Trying something different this winter

[Tickdoc]

I hate my trainers. I don’t use them. Most winters we are blessed with decent enough weather to ride in the winter but there are always those cold Jan feb into March months that seem to spoil that.

I hate running too, and gyms for that matter.

Going to give rowing a try. Something we both can do. Or, another piece of workout furniture?

[batman1425]

You are in good company. Lots of former and some current oarsmen and oarswomen on this forum. Hard to beat it for low impact full body workout.

[eddief]

cuz it won't even make a good coat rack.

[mass_biker]

Great option for the colder months. Form is important otherwise you can hurt your back. When the running gets old (or icy) I hit the rower.

Favorite workouts:

5000s
1:40/20s

Big "fan". Ha, ha.

[dustyrider]

Oh man! If that doesn’t work out, drop me a line. I’ve wanted one of those for awhile now. I do hope you find “joy” in rowing.

[schwa86]

Actually for storage they stand on end and make excellent coat racks. But as a longtime concept 2 owner, I think you will enjoy the cross training ( relatively speaking). Be careful starting out with your back If you’ve not done it before — worth getting someone to eyeball your form.

[Steve in SLO]

Lookin' good.
Liking how you placed it next to a coffee table perfect for setting a beer on.

[weisan]

Aw...you have allowed Louis to brainwash you.

[robertbb]

Been thinking about either a rower or a skiierg....

Really just want to work the upper body and core a bit, as a supplement to bike workouts, and would try to use either with legs "locked".

I have years and years of lap swimming under my belt but the inconvenience (and expense) of getting to a pool means those days are about done.

Any suggestions as to equipment, or experiences, would be great.

[d.ram23]

I'll probably get one too. I used to row in HS and college. Just make sure you're using good technique, otherwise you'll mess up your back/shoulders etc.

Keep it up!

[Tickdoc]

Yeah my back is twingy today after a little rowing this morning so I guess it’s off to YouTube for some technique tips. It is fun feeling a total different muscle group getting used.

[72gmc]

This idea has been in the back of my mind for a while. When I had a gym membership I liked using their ergs. I’m surrounded by rowing clubs where I could get instruction, just haven’t done it yet.

Please report back on your purchase!

[Frankwurst]

Originally Posted by robertbb

Any suggestions as to equipment, or experiences, would be great.

I'd be interested in suggestions as well. Any decent rowers that won't break the bank?

[Themountaintop]

Just make sure you use proper form, a friend of mine tweaked his lower back which took him a while to recover from.

[ChainNoise]

I just looked up the prices of cheap rowers on Amazon two days ago. How ironic! I'll be keeping a close eye in here.