1 Minute to Get Motivated for Rowing Fitness | How to Get Fit!

[@TimmSprenger]

Agree with the "shorts, shirt & shoes" part. For me reducing detractions is most important to keep going (no need to set up the machine, but have it ready to go; no commute to the gym, etc). Especially if you have a rower at home, there is so little you have to do to start a session. Fall out of your bed and instead of hopping into the shower directly, make a stop over at the rower. Ideally have a rowing plan so you don't waste time to think about what to do today.

[@olandlucyharries7437]

You have described my life !!!! Thoughts , feelings and procrastination!!!!! Thank you for yournwise and encouraging words !!!

[@rowalong]

It’s my pleasure. We’re not alone. At one point, all people who do any kind of sporty stuff feel this way.

[@valoriec]

Welcome back! Covid hit my family a few weeks ago, and though I wasn't affected, I stopped rowing while taking care of hubby and kids. I finally hit the gym yesterday and I plan to begin rowing soon.

[@rowalong]

I hope the family weren’t too bad. Weird how it skips people. Holly had it too, but Jaime and Julie both escaped. I hope getting back into it isn’t too much of a struggle.

[@peterallen4516]

Hi John cornishman here, I have kept My rowing machine rowing ready for your return. Also been on my new bike erg. Just because you have not been posting workouts, does not mean we have to stop, lots of back videos to watch. WELCOME BACK.

[@rowalong]

Thanks Peter. Still laying low in terms of actual rowing. I may climb on tomorrow or Tuesday, just to see how my body gets on. I did 15 minutes of yoga with the kids tonight and was drained afterwards.

[@corsc78]

Love the wolverrine picture! RowAlong treasure hunt

[@rowalong]

Haha. That's the closest I'll ever get to looking like him... Although I'd growing the hair and beard to race doubles with Martin in November, so that'll be fun!

[@ap2479]

Trying to get back to running and rowing, welcome back!

[@rowalong]

Thanks. Not fully back yet. But won’t be long. Running at rowing go really well together. Actually, anything and rowing go well together….

[@coryheaton1654]

I had to push myself these past week too. Not sure what happened to motivation but I strapped in last night for 30 minutes. Glad I did. Hope you’re feeling better and your family is well.

[@rowalong]

Thanks Cory. Stronger every day., mostly thanks to such a good family. When motivation slides, sometimes it’s a good idea not to chase it. Just take a day or two, then look for your shorts shirt and shoes again.

[@nmacog]

Good to see you back Coach, hope all is well !

[@rowalong]

Getting stronger every day. Thanks man.

[@ellewilkinson5211]

Yep that’s me! new job with lots more hours but never stopped enjoying my rowing machine! Hee hee love the animations and great advice and see you soon : )

[@rowalong]

I'm glad you liked the edit. I'm sure I could go full "KZbin" on these, annoying music, fast jump cuts and flashy images, but I hope the words themselves are important enough to keep people watching.

[@woollypigs]

oh nooo, the teacher is back again, does this mean we have to do our homerow again ;) I'm 74000m away from 2 million meters, should be done by the end of the month and all done in 10 month. I didn't expect to get near a million in the first year of rowing. Also about 15Kg / 2+ stones down and I got signs of "guns" too, which I never had LOL All because of your motivation. Thanks John.

[@rowalong]

I’m so pleased I’ve been able to be part of your gains. But remember, I just come up with the ideas and the waffle. You’re the one putting in the work to get those results.

[@woollypigs]

@@rowalong if it wasn't for your waffle I would still be on the sofa ;)

[@toddedward2710]

Thank you for this awesome video. My rowing machine didn’t look like the ones in the video it’s just that I haven’t been hitting it consistently since I got my booster shot before new years. I was going 4 to 5 times a week and I went down to one or two so tonight I found my shirt my shorts and my shoes and I just went on the tower for 30 minutes. Felt great! Your timing was impeccable thanks again John!!

[@rowalong]

Aw, I’m so pleased to hear it helped. Even if you’re the only person that the timing works for - I’ve not wasted my time. I hope you’re not too sore today!!

[@bensugden3009]

Welcome back, John! Hope you’re feeling better. Now, I haven’t lost the motivation to get on the machine, but I have rather plateaued in terms of performance. I really want to crack that 7min barrier for 2k but I just can’t seem to do it. I’ll be 50 years old next year and at 175cm and lightweight (less than 70kg at ‘fighting weight’) I wonder if age and size are against me… any tips to boost the power endurance?

[@rowalong]

Can you get to around 1:45 but just not hold it for the duration of the 2k? Or is it a confidence thing? The 1,2,3,4,3,2,1 session is great if it’s a confidence thing. The 8 x 2 with 2 mins rest at 2k pace or better is great for endurance. But as always, I’d look at technique too. Making sure to properly drive out the front with the legs. And look at stroke rate vs drag factor. You can get away with a slightly higher DF if you have a higher stroke rate for the 2k sometimes. How close to 6:59.9 are you?

[@rowalong]

@@bensugden3009 probably. Yes. The truth is, a 2K is never easy. It's hard work - but that hard work pays off - you will go faster eventually if you put in effort and consistency.

[@pokrec]

Great to see you in a good shape! My personal motivation is migraine. Thanks to sport and intensive aerobic sessions like rowing or cycling my attacks disappeared. I have not had migraine attack for some 9 years now. So every time I feel lazy and unmotivated, I recall how a migraine attack feels and in no time I sit on the rower or a bicycle. During John's recovery break I used his library of trainings and liked to take, of course, bottom-tier workouts. But during workouts I pushed the pace, just for fun and it resulted in a decent mid-tier workout ;-). Moreover, I remember how I felt when I had some 5 years of zero physical activity. Nightmare. Even everyday life was exhausting. Sport is just as necessary as food and sleep. That's why I bought a rower, despite the fact, that it was quite expensive. But it was the best sport purchase for me.

[@rowalong]

I thnk that line says it all "Sport is just as neccessary as food and sleep". You're completely right. And the great thing is, it's always there. It's just a matter of either continuing to do it, or coming back to it.

[@leannemollins7470]

Great to see you back!! Losing my rowjo a little due to putting in max meters for the VTC. Made my 2 million season meters today, but it was a grind. I’ll keep plugging away until the 31st…..but wondering if I’m actually sabotaging my fitness goals by rowing even when I’m tired. I want to race….but then these challenges come up and I get caught up in putting in lots of distance over working on my 2K time. Thank you for your continued content….I rarely row without you.

[@rowalong]

Two sides to this story. 1) You need to take a rest when you're tired. Not only will your body thank you for it, your brain will too. Or - if you're going to plug away for the full 31 days in hopes of maximum metres, promise yourself a couple of days off at the end of it. Do something to celebrate. Look forward to a reward for your hard work. But. 2) All of this rowing WILL be helping you. You may not be working on your actual speed, but the 'bowl of power' you have available to you when you ARE working on speed will be getting bigger and more refined with each of the rows you're doing right now. It's still important not to drain all that power - which is why you need rest days, or to make sure and back of the intensity for day at the very least - but your engine will be improving with these rows. And then, it's just a case of adding in some specific speed work tailored for the distances you want to race - and you'll find you've given yourself a turbo boost.

[@mikeenders8391]

Great to see you back, John! Thanks for the pep talk. My motivation lately has been very good. I have been rowing for 6 months and this month will have been the most meters yet. I'm feeling good and know I am in better shape than when I started. Thanks for all the videos. They have been a tremendous incentive for me to keep rowing.

[@rowalong]

That's awesome! Well done for the upward trend. And I'm really pleased you've allowed me to help as part of that. Onwards and upwards!!

[@lawriecook]

Great to see your return and I hope you're back to full fitness soon. I did a row today on a C2 in a hotel gym where I'm staying and realised how I've come to depend on your vids for maintaining stroke rates during a session. Looking forward to some new vids hopefully soon.

[@rowalong]

Thanks. Getting stronger each day. I may even jump on the Erg for 5 minutes today. Just to test the body. And yes, it’s like I’ve brainwashed you into needing me to row along side you!

[@billcrawford1662]

Welcome back, John! Hope you had a good trip!

[@rowalong]

The trip was awesome. I can’t wait to go back. Could have done without the covid kicker however…

[@mikecaseyoshea3594]

Welcome back Sir! Hope you are feeling ready to do that 10mins tomorrow. Half Marathon done today, first one in ages, getting on the erg every second day but no workouts since 30/30. Struggling with work, college and kids activities plus want to get back running too so all about balance!

[@rowalong]

Life finds a way... And usually it's to get in the way!! If you just consider what your actual priorities are, especially if you're looking to get back to running, then just look at rowing as your maintenance. Your go-to where you can fit in 30 minutes that will give you all you need that day. It's tough I know. And I'm about to go through this myself when I get dragged kicking and screaming away from my home desk and into the office.

[@ellewilkinson5211]

My last comment disappeared I think….. new job with more hours but always loved my indoor rowing. Fantastic advice see you soon : )

[@rowalong]

KZbin is very odd with its comments. I assume it re-appeared again - as I just replied to one!

[@janetzepernick2687]

Welcome back! I hope you're feeling better.

[@rowalong]

A lot better thanks. Just need to regain energy and strength.

[@darwinwoodka9347]

Glad you're feeling better!

[@rowalong]

Thanks. I’ll hopefully be back with proper workout videos very soon.

[@richardmoore4736]

Machine has been gathering dust in the gym but my motivation has been low due to fitness being lost. BUT I did do Day 1 of your 30/30 earlier today.

[@rowalong]

Well, it’s great to hear you’re back on it. Your fitness may not be where it was, but now you’re in the right path to get it back. It wasn’t going to magically come back without you meeting it half way after all!

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[@weeble3140]

I been using rower constantly for over a year... I SHALL NOT QUIT!!!! Ur channel is #☝🏽😎

[@rowalong]

Haha, is that a petrol pump???? I’m really pleased you are enjoying my stuff. I hope I’m helping you enjoy it so much.

[@chrisl1637]

it's been 2 days, but will be picking back up today. I'm going into day 11 of the 12 days of xmas.

[@rowalong]

Almost done then!

[@crlan8434]

Thank you it's been a few months!

[@rowalong]

Then I hope this helps to keep your spark bright enough to get you back onto the machine, and hopefully towards some consistency again. Good luck!!

[@barcmcivor9540]

Jumped back into the local rowing club after 9 years. Thanks for the motivation! Sub 7:00 2k is the goal by Spring!

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