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GSARider
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Hi from Hungary.

Post by GSARider » August 16th, 2023, 5:54 pm

Hi all, originally from the UK and now based in Hungary. I started rowing about 10 months ago as I have Type 2 Diabetes. My first session using the Concept 2 lasted 6 mins and heart rate went sky high. I can now do 60 min sessions with no issues and have gone down from 126kg to 98kg, aiming to lose another 8-10kg. Also my latest blood test shows I’m in the normal range for glucose levels.

Hoping to learn more on using my concept 2 rower.
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Sakly
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Re: Hi from Hungary.

Post by Sakly » August 17th, 2023, 5:19 am

Wow, great results so far 👌
Any motivation to get a bit competitive? Or "only" going on rowing for health purpose?
Male - '80 - 82kg - 177cm - Start rowErg Jan 2022
1': 358m
4': 1217m
30'r20: 8068m
30': 8,283m
60': 16,222m
100m: 0:15.9
500m: 1:26.0
1k: 3:07.8
2k: 6:37.1
5k: 17:26.2
6k: 21:03.5
10k: 36:01.5
HM: 1:18:40.1
FM: 2:52:32.6
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Dangerscouse
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Re: Hi from Hungary.

Post by Dangerscouse » August 17th, 2023, 11:15 am

Welcome to the forum, and you've made impressive progress in a short space of time
51 HWT; 6' 4"; 1k= 3:09; 2k= 6:36; 5k= 17:19; 6k= 20:47; 10k= 35:46 30mins= 8,488m 60mins= 16,618m HM= 1:16.47; FM= 2:40:41; 50k= 3:16:09; 100k= 7:52:44; 12hrs = 153km

"You reap what you row"

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DavidA
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Re: Hi from Hungary.

Post by DavidA » August 17th, 2023, 3:14 pm

GSARider wrote: ↑
August 16th, 2023, 5:54 pm
 Hi all, originally from the UK and now based in Hungary. I started rowing about 10 months ago as I have Type 2 Diabetes. My first session using the Concept 2 lasted 6 mins and heart rate went sky high. I can now do 60 min sessions with no issues and have gone down from 126kg to 98kg, aiming to lose another 8-10kg. Also my latest blood test shows I’m in the normal range for glucose levels.

Hoping to learn more on using my concept 2 rower.
That's great!
I wish continued success with the rowing, and with improved health.

David
63 y / 70 kg / 172 cm / 5 kids / 17 grandkids :)
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GSARider
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Re: Hi from Hungary.

Post by GSARider » August 17th, 2023, 3:37 pm

Sakly wrote: ↑
August 17th, 2023, 5:19 am
 Wow, great results so far 👌
Any motivation to get a bit competitive? Or "only" going on rowing for health purpose?
We live near Lake Balaton here in Hungary and was hoping to try rowing on the lake once I figure what I need to buy and the cost.
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Sakly
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Re: Hi from Hungary.

Post by Sakly » August 17th, 2023, 4:17 pm

GSARider wrote: ↑
August 17th, 2023, 3:37 pm
Sakly wrote: ↑
August 17th, 2023, 5:19 am
 Wow, great results so far 👌
Any motivation to get a bit competitive? Or "only" going on rowing for health purpose?
We live near Lake Balaton here in Hungary and was hoping to try rowing on the lake once I figure what I need to buy and the cost.
That sounds cool!
Unfortunately there is no lake or other possibility nearby, so I have to stick to the erg 😄
Male - '80 - 82kg - 177cm - Start rowErg Jan 2022
1': 358m
4': 1217m
30'r20: 8068m
30': 8,283m
60': 16,222m
100m: 0:15.9
500m: 1:26.0
1k: 3:07.8
2k: 6:37.1
5k: 17:26.2
6k: 21:03.5
10k: 36:01.5
HM: 1:18:40.1
FM: 2:52:32.6
My log
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