TOP 3 ROWING MACHINE WORKOUTS (In 20 Minutes or less)

[@jimmythelayup]

I'm a 35, almost 36, year old father of two. I stumbled on your channel around the holidays when I was looking for ideas to drop some lbs and get back into shape in the new year as I had put on weight during my wife's last pregnancy (he's about 7 months old now). I've been rowing for about 3 weeks now on the C2 at the gym and am absolutely addicted. I wanted to say thank you for such great content that 1) taught me how to even use the machine 2) continues to inspire me to get on the machine 4-5 times a week. Next step is convincing my wife to buy a C2 to put in the basement! Anways, I rowed my first 2K today after a few weeks of doing different interval workouts and came in at 9:20. Should have been better but I came out way too aggressive on the first 750 meters and was dying after that. Lesson learned!

[@lucyjesse4413]

I'm a 30-something mom of five who picked up rowing about 8 months ago. I hadn't done a 2k race for a while, but your video inspired me to try one today. I got 9:29. Not a PR, but not bad for me. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@DarkHorseRowing]

That’s incredible! You are the reason that we continue to put out this content. Hoping that on a day-to-day basis at least we can give a little inspiration to somebody. Fantastic work on jumping into a 2K, that usually takes a lot of mental prep so to just rip that out in the morning is pretty inspiring.

[@ianjeffcott6362]

I am a 45 year old father of 3 boys who used to do some Indoor rowing as part of gym work 10years ago AND LOVED IT. After a long break of doing no rowing I just got a concept 2 for our 21st wedding anniversary and have just done my 1st 2k in 10 years in a time of 7:54 (1:58.5/500 pace). I love this machine!

[@martingraham6550]

I am 56 and 127kg. About 7yr ago I done a 2k at 6:40 and thought that I done ok. Then about a month later had a massive pulmonary embolism which caused a heart due to the blood clot exploding . I was very lucky to be alive. I have had long standing issues health wise since then . I now suffer from extremely high creative kinase levels which cause massive spasms in my body etc but was determined to get back on track. I purchased a concept2 a couple of weeks ago and managed to do a 7:58 for a 2k. Am not to sure of I am happy with my time our not. Am hoping your videos can help me learn better techniques to improve my 2k as basically my times have just been all out aggression rather than technique. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. It really is appreciated from us all who have come to your channel.

[@marcmartineau7858]

Following your channel and really like it ! My rowing machine is not a Concept 2 ; it’s a NordicTrack RW200 and, when I follow some KZbin Video with rowers that uses a Concept 2, it seems that my distance are screwed up compare to the ones on KZbin. As an example, British Rowing have some videos where you row 100 meters, then you stop until the next minute, and so on... I always have to row more to reach the 100m, even if I follow the teacher’s stroke per minute ! Convinced me to change my rowing machine to a Concept 2. I never had the chance to try a Concept 2 until I came to a Cruise 2 weeks ago with my wife in the Carribean, where the boat gym had 2 Model E Concept 2... Second reason that convinced me to move to a Concept 2 rower ! I rowed for 11 days 30 minutes a day ! Thanks for your videos !

[@jasonbesant4074]

I am 49 years old and on week 3 of slowly getting used to this amazing machine. I will try all 3 workouts this week with comments. Thank you for all of your amazing content.

[@denisethewriter5789]

I just turned 50, I have knee disabilities, diabetes, asthma and I'm in the heavyweight category... I got a Concept 2 as my big splurge to invest in myself. I've used your videos to learn the technique. Thank you. Now I'm going to do a 2K. Wish me luck!

[@rosscuthbert9988]

D Aday hey ! How did it go 😃👍🏻

[@racing-cf]

I'm 39 and have decided to get a membership to my local gym 2 months ago, bearing in mind I had never attended a gym before. I used to run at least 3 to 4 times a week when I was in my 20s as a member of an athletics club. I never tried rowing before but thought I would give it a serious go after I found your channel last week. I feel now the rower at the gym and me could become good friends, along with the treadmill because running still feels like my natural element 🙂 Tomorrow morning I will give a go to the 2k workout and will let you know how it goes. Thank you very much for your videos. This is actually inspiring to me as I want to go back to fitness 🙂

[@racing-cf]

Hi. So I did the 2k this morning with a resistance on 5 in 9.05 maintaining the stroke rate between 25 to 27 s/m. Quite happy about the result.

[@racing-cf]

By the way the rower I use is a Concept2 the same model as yours

[@NomadColonel]

52 and just started rowing last month. Pairing the row with strenght training for weight loss. Working on getting down to a 7:30 2k. Rocking along at about a 8:45 right now. 5k(22:40) on Tuesdays / 2k + 15 reps of :30/:30 Thursday / 10k (48:50) on Saturdays.

[@waveridr1]

So sorta newbie, rowed off and on when I could find a machine over years. I'm 63 now, Couldn't get a concept as all sold out. Bought a waterrower, love all your videos and I'll do these 3 Thanks!

[@ebinkley]

did it . . . 67 years old . . pretty good fitness . . want to add the erg in my routine. completed the 16, 18 ,20, 22 stroke per minute for 20. nice breathing acceleration and clocked about 4000 M. love your data points and especially your attitude!!

[@eabeab1938]

I opted for the 2000m done in 7:18.3 setting a new pb by 0.1 seconds, only the 2nd time Ive got under 7:20 so very happy

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Hell yeah! .1 is a HUGE victory on this machine.

[@CSchaef02]

I fell back in love with my Concept2 due to the social distancing going on right now. I’m doing the Concept2 April Fools Challenge before heading over to the Throwdowns competition (thank you for that email, by the way). And thank you for making this video! Watching you punch in the correct sequences for the intervals while describing what you’re doing is a huge help.

[@phoebeegray]

Just finished the 4 x 5 minute interval with S/R 16,18,20,22....So fun! Very doable. Concentrating on S/R distracted me from the hard work of trying to maximize meters. So fun! I was really breathing at the end. Great skill builder, did I mention this was so fun? Thanks for the work out!!!!!! your work outs are really helping me learn how to use my new C2 Rower. Thank you Dark Horse! I want to get a Dark Horse Shirt!

[@EricIshikawa]

Today, I did one of the beginning to row workouts. I am about 3 weeks into this adventure so I wasn’t ready to knock off for the day. I rowed 2k in 9:43. Definitely not my strongest performance but, I think I kept my stroke together better. Thanks for the videos. Considering signing up.

[@ryandoss9701]

The 2k... The single most debilitating yet exhilarating distance on the rower :'( Hurts every time, but the drive to chase that elusive sub 6:30 is alive and well.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Those who know, know it well. How close are you to 6:30 Ryan?

[@ryandoss9701]

@@DarkHorseRowing I did Pete's plan training for my first indoor erg comp at the beginning of this year and reached 6:40 in April (started rowing in November of 2017 to supplement my weight loss and got hooked). The comp got moved, I got perturbed and shifted into strength training with my usual CrossFit. My last 2k was a 6:50, but haven't trained on the C2 more than once a week in over 5 months. Mainly just doing drills from the DH academy right now.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

I’m sorry that comp got moved but those are good times for someone just jumping in! How’s the academy helped?

[@endurancechiro2607]

Dark Horse Rowing I’ve had a lot of fun with it, we purchased a CrossFit gym in June, so it has been a whirlwind to say the least. I need to make a focused effort to get back on the erg 3 days a week to supplement my lifting. The academy has been great, it has helped me hone in on different positions I need to practice, I understood the primary leg drive from the very beginning, but I was inverse on the hip open/arm pull percentages. Changing the drive has been really helpful and has saved my grip during workouts. It’s also been a big help in coaching at the gym, more succinct but higher value cues to make changes in members.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Love this. Any chance you'd want to send us this as a testimonial? We'd love to feature your story on our website. [e-mail]

[@johnjklein]

I'm 62 years old and have had my Model E about one week. Working on form - it sucks right now, and just finished a 20-minute, 30-on/30-off workout. Would like to improve the form to get more out of any workout I use. My goal is fitness, improved flexibility and weight control, so my question is about subscribing to your athlete program. I won't workout daily with the rower; perhaps three to four times a week. Assuming I maintain a three to four times weekly schedule, will I realize a return on my investment with the aforementioned goals in mind? I do enjoy the KZbin videos you've posted. You have a gift for presence as a coach. Keep it up!

[@aznericxD]

I was just rowing because I had an Achilles injury. This makes me want to stay on this for a few more months :) I’m sure your brand will grow big and fast. Very clean and I’m tempted to buy a program.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Pretty cool how people find their way into the sport. You definitely should stay on, it's such a great community and we'd love to see you inside the program. If you sign up for our rowvember workouts we'll be sending out a special offer on the program for Black Friday/Cyber monday www.darkhorserowing.com/rowvember

[@TheTulsamac]

I recently returned to rowing to build up my fitness and shed some extra poundage, I've been doing your 20 Min ( with drills) for beginners and loving it. After watching this I really want to see how I would do at a 2K. I'll report back in a couple days. Thanks for the vids great workouts, guidance and motivation. 💪👍

[@pjmakinen1]

I am stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. Today I did the 2K row and finished at 8:02.9. I am a 45 years old and have been doing CF for the past 3 years. This was not easy! My legs were cooked at the end. Thanks for the workouts!

[@denisethewriter5789]

Follow through! Did 2K this morning. Total time 8:50.5! Average split 2:12, with 26 spm. Drag factor 130 (need resistance for my knees.) Peak force 153. Peak HR 158. Great considering my 2K practice efforts, one month ago, before learning technique, were10:57 and 10:31 minutes. I have to say, for the record, that sucked the life out of me. HR is still 105 and hands are shaking. People do this for fun? I did a video, but don't want to post it publicly. (I'm not even sure I want to watch it. LOL)

[@the1haas574]

I've had a C2 rower and used it for years in my basement. I just started to get serious at the health club trying to figure out how to get better and test myself maybe against others. Always rowed on 10 until looking at the DH video about that topic. Gonna mess around now with 2 and 4 going faster. Been shaving my 2K time on 10 for a few weeks now. 64.6 years old, pulled a 9:02 @ 10. Will see what I can manage Monday on 4. Need to get this down with the kids. Excellent videos.

[@bobsymons5610]

Just got a new Concept 2 for my 70th and have done a couple of your beginner workouts and will do the 3 workouts in this vid with the 2K last. Got to build up to it after 7 months off due to COVID shutting our gyms. Looking forward to the challenge again. Used to do sub 4 min for 1K

[@adamharwood6647]

Did the 16/18/20/22 stroke row today.. Feel great now.. Lower stroke rate really concentrates your technique and push.. Love it

[@danhobbins6745]

Just started to incorporate rowing into my workouts due to knee issues whilst running. Wasn't sure about how to pace myself but hit the 2k in 9:28. Will try again in a few weeks to see if I can improve. Thanks for the workouts.

[@pinamollet20]

Hi .. I am now going to try a beginners row on my Concept rowing machine ..I just needed to get a programme in my head and saw the 20 min row Im hoping to get my mind set right and use it everyday Thankyou for inspiring me I needed this :)

[@ArtIrwin]

Just bought a second hand (albeit one-month old) C2 PM5 and can’t wait to do these workouts. Have been using a water rower at OTF and found myself loving the 2K when I trained for and did the Dri-Tri. I know the C2 will be harder, but I’m eager to get at it and improve my rowing. I just turned 40... what better time to learn/refine a new skill?! For the record, my 2K benchmark on a water rower is 6:43 as of 3/25/19. From what I’ve read, I should expect it to take me around 45 sec longer on the C2. I’ll update here when I find out!

[@TheTommyhambone]

I didn't comment when i first watched this video in November but, since then I have taken 50 seconds off my 2K time by using the 2 - 20 minute interval workouts. Also has helped me immensely in my two primary sports (Ice Hockey and cycling) Thanks a lot. stoked on the channel.

[@christrigg7171]

Yes I'm going to do the 20 min 30 on 30 rest workout!

[@johnmceneaney4601]

Just had my new C2 delivered this week. I’ve only ever used rower for Crossfit WODs (so mostly short sprints for cals) and never really considered stroke rates, intervals or pacing/500mts etc. I’m so looking forward to trying these, starting with workout no 2 (the 4x5) - will let you know how it goes 👍

[@Trenckyherbs]

Starting rowing 3-4 months ago. First ever 2k for time was 7:01 now I'm at 6:51. I'm obsessed with it but want to get sub 6:40. 183cm + 83kg in my mid-twenties. Don't feel like I'm improving much but I still enjoy it just as much. I just started trying steady state too (which seems to help). I'll try the 5min stroke rate intervals tonight!

[@evayesenia5066]

Did the 1st intervals wow great. Thanks

[@salliehines8838]

I love your videos! My rower was delivered yesterday, and I am learning so much. And am so excited to do all of these workouts!

[@salliehines8838]

And.. im 100% new to rowing. I have lots to learn.

[@AnniM88]

Thanks for the suggestions... i dusted off my old rower today and just rowed for 20minutes straight just for fun. Remembered how much I love rowing... so I am going to do it more regulary now and of course trying this workouts!

[@josephlustig]

I’m doing it! Did the Rowvember workout today. I’m getting motivated now for the 2019 crash B’s.

[@josephlustig]

Down to 6:39 2k as of July, doing another before thanksgiving, shooting for 6:30. Did a 6:09 at the 01’ crash bs at age 18.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Hell yes! Motivation engaged. Can’t wait to hear about how the prep goes. 6:09 as an 18 year old it no joke. I assume you were a rower? You must have been recruited with a score like that.

[@josephlustig]

Dark Horse Rowing walked on the team freshman year in fall 2000 with no rowing experience, trained for a few months. Did a 20min flat 6k!!! Then in the winter of 01’ did the 6:09.9 2k in fl, qualified for a free trip to Crash B’s and did a 6:09.5 with a sinus infection. Stopped rowing / left the team shortly after. Had too much fun in college to stick with it. I’ve been doing CrossFit for 5.5 years now and can’t wait to compete again. Looking forward to Rowd royalty as well!

[@jays5111]

Been following dark horse rowing since I bought a poor quality Head magnetic rower 2 years ago. I am now 7:05 min for 2k. The counsels are great and feel I have improved. Way to go though, and each workout tips helps. Thanks a lot!

[@DarkHorseRowing]

You are so welcome Jay! Thanks for jumping into the comments. So happy we’ve been a resource for you. Are you still on the Head magnetic or have you upgraded to a C2?

[@jeanielandes]

I’m 50-something and ready to ROCK this row!

[@garyhughes6135]

I`m 47 just started back at the gym after 2yrs off 🙄, I've been using the 2k as a warm up for a gym session but really enjoy rowing now ,my time is 10:30 but going give it a go for real this evening see what my base time is. 👍

[@therealjorgensen]

Did the 30/30 x 20 as a warm up for todays squat session👍 Was a bit too conservative effortwise during the first 8 intervals, but went all out for the last 12... A good workout that lets me go hard, but still keeping fairly good technique😊

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Love it. That's the exact purpose. It's also as variable as you want it to be. So using it for a squat warmup is a great use or if you blasted as hard as possible it can be a stand alone as well! Great work and thanks for doing it.

[@STLSER]

Got my Concept 2 last Christmas ..my first 2k was 11 min...thought m lungs were going to explode, but I kept at it, now I'm at 6:58 . I'm pretty happy with that considering im a big guy 6'4 330lb and need a lot of oxygen and energy to move that weight. I also dropped 30 lb since last December. Since rowing got me in better shape I was able to excercise more and longer than before. It's definattely one of the best investments I did.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

6:58 is no joke! Especially down from 11 min. You should be incredibly proud of that. Dropping 30 lbs is also a HUGE victory, congrats on that. I love hearing stories like yours. Nothing given, all earned. You can call yourself a Dark Horse for sure.

[@STLSER]

@@DarkHorseRowing thanks alot for your videos they helped me a ton!

[@LetreJete]

Wow. After six years I still haven't broken 7:15! Well done, Vlad.

[@kikaidaboy]

Curious if you have a vid on proper warm ups for a 1k, 2k, 5k... test for people at various levels of fitness?

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Have you seen the most recent video I did on warmups?

[@kcarmel5623]

Great work outs-- working the 2K HARD! 7.31 min--- working to break 7min. The November Challenge is certainly that, a challenge!

[@DarkHorseRowing]

And that’s exactly why we did it that way! Hope you’re having a good time

[@lockedfn]

i didn't like the c2, then i found the 500m1r interval. now i love it. been building it for a month. started cause my akilies is injured and i cant run for a few months. im 50years. i will have to try these other workouts next. 2k looks like a cardiac arrest formula :-) thanks

[@mattyb411]

Did the 2K earlier. Your description is spot on.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Haha, it's both amazing and terrible all at the same time

[@alsemien]

Thank you for this video. I am in week six of your marathon prep workouts. It’s been a blast and supper challenging mentally. Thank you for the great content you share.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

That’s awesome. How are you feeling on the marathon prep?

[@alsemien]

Dark Horse Rowing ⭐️ I’m actually feeling pretty good. Last week was tough as my nutrition for the three workouts wasn’t on point so I struggled quite a bit. Overall, I’m loving it. I’m keeping track of splits/avgs for each workout.

[@alsemien]

I’m planning to do the marathon in January and allow others to donate to MD Anderson to help fight Cancer on behalf of my mother-in-law. I’m super excited about it. Dealing with a slight strain in my back so letting it recover before getting into week six.

[@alsemien]

Also, do you recommend completing the 2K Row to re-assess for the remainder of the program. I feel like I can drop possibly 20 to 30 seconds off my time now.

[@alsemien]

Dark Horse Rowing Didn’t know if you saw my other comments.

[@dudeone2688]

Thanks for the inspiration, just getting into rowing.

What do you think is better in order to train the 2K test? Sets of 2K at lower pace or sets of 1K at desired 2K pace? Thanks in advance

[@kamranrahbar7489]

Wow. Great Workouts🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️. I am still practicing the Drills. Will do one of these workouts as soon as I feel I am ready. Thanks.

[@jeffcooper7020]

Learning everytime ...thank you for useful simple guidance

[@Oakrider0]

I usually do 40 sec intervals with 30 sec rest x 12 and it is very hard like hell but quite worth to challenge every time. :)

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Great workout as well

[@Oakrider0]

@@DarkHorseRowing Thanks- currently 2K for 8m 15s and not easy to get into under 8m yet. :) Let me try harder!

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Sometimes it just takes working smarter :)

[@nikonshooter71]

Me & a buddy are doing a Full Marathon on the Rower this month. So I’m gonna do all 3 of these after work today 👍🏼🤪

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Get after it. Are you using our marathon training plan to get ready?

[@nikonshooter71]

Dark Horse Rowing Didn’t know about your plan. But I wanna try it for next years attempt. 👍🏼

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Excited for you to give it a run!

[@peterlund6495]

I am new to rowing 2 weeks in I put 30mins on my machine and ended up rowing 5k in 26mins 40sec on a water rower I don't know if that's good or bad but for me with severe asthma. Cheers Peter

[@tressil3607]

Love your videos and content, can't wait to try these out

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Thanks Seth! And go hit em, can’t wait to hear how it goes.

[@tressil3607]

Went with 30/30, following a 10min pick drill for warmup; really enjoyed the workout and pretty gassed by the end. Not the same as a 2k, but still a great workout.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Isn't it awesome how quickly that 20 minutes goes by as well?

[@aznericxD]

Wait what? I had no idea there was a competitive rowing scene like the ones you see in powerlifting and weightlifting

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Love that you just found out!

[@roryjohnson323]

6x500m or 6x500 x4 all at 2k pace with 10 min rest between sets sharing an erg with someone else

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Sharing is always nice for me. Gives me a mental break away from the machine and I find I usually work harder because I'm working "for" someone else.

[@grimmtruth]

I recently purchased a used concept2. It had a saved workout under custom list that I really like 2km 3 mins rest 1.5k m 3 mins rest 1k m 3 mins rest 500m 3 mins rest 5k total m. I'm doing that 5 days a week, sometimes 2 a days.

[@robertzemanek8897]

What is the intensity for the second workout? Should you try to keep it in zone 2/3 or is it meant to be used for zone 4?

[@leocarne]

Hi there. I just found a C2 at work and tried half an hour rowing. Did 6k in 30 mins at 30spm on a resistance of 5. So I should manage a 2K in 10, but should I be changing the resistance? Not sure where that comes in. Came back from work and found your videos - love your style and humour!

[@phoebeegray]

20/30 Done, loved it. Great practice for rowing hard and quick, time to rest in-between for best efforts of hard work. Very fun!

[@timothyburman2300]

! am71 ready to rock this workout

[@1plzer]

Going to do workout #2 after work today! I’ll probably need to review some of your videos about stroke rate though. I find it hard to row at the slower rates. I’m feeling beat up from lifting so I think this workout will help.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

How did it go?!

[@1plzer]

Thanks for asking. After watching an older video of yours I now know I need to learn how to “connect “ with the rower. I can hit a stroke rate of 18 and hold it but can’t get down to 16. I’m not giving up though.

[@rockocllas1]

I all in..i just got a rowing machine and i am planing to loose 20 kg. I am 5.6 tall and 101 kg ...not really fat for my high becouse i have some muscle mass ... What exercise would you recommend me for a faster fat loss?? Thank you :-)

[@theun72]

I did the 20min with gradually changing rates, with a little help from the app Metrownome. Grate little app that is, you should give it a try 👍👍 The workout is really good for your rate “sense”

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Indeed Tom. We've recommended it before in some of our videos. I wish they'd keep it updated as it's such a valuable little tool.

[@jamesm529]

I'm going to do the 30s on off workout today

[@frissenm]

I *really* like your "new style" videos. Lighthearted, but still packing a lot of info. You have more shoes than my wife bro.. Hilarious ending hahaha. Also: Matthew Tarrant! And yes, I'm going to do one of these workouts either today or tomorrow!

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Thanks Marco. It’s nice to hear the new style is taking. I’m having a lot more fun making them that’s for sure. Now go get that workout!

[@frissenm]

@@DarkHorseRowing 11pm and I'm back from the gym. Did the 4x5min and a 2k.. Which busted my ass.. Tagged you on Instagram.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

I saw it! Solid work brother.

[@frissenm]

@@DarkHorseRowing *fistbump* can always be better! (and will be, thanks to your tips)

[@myront.miller6868]

I always see a lot of people posting their times, however never posting the damper settings. Does that matter? I've been playing around with the damper settings the past few weeks (got my Concept2 just after Christmas). Learning a ton from your videos...thanks!!!

[@deanclapham3552]

Damper settings are not relevant - i.e. in a competition you can choose whatever you prefer. Using damper 1 is not "easier" than 10 in a distance challenge. www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/training/tips-and-general-info/damper-setting-101 darkhorserowing.com/understanding-the-magic-of-damper-settings-and-drag-factor/

[@myront.miller6868]

@UCoZVmR0rIgHAHr25qCovtEA thanks for letting me know. I'll definitely re-read that page on the Concept2 website.

[@mattbrassfield2291]

Just bought a total guy rower trainer looking to try these workouts

[@alek_rmd]

Hi man. My problem with the machine is that my butt hurts more than losing the breath after 1k. Do you have some ideas what to do 😅?

[@NicolasGarcia-jl8bk]

I’m late to this video but I’m in!

[@grecuccionicola]

I did 2000m in 8:30min , is it good .

[@tim6310]

I've been rowing pretty regularly for the last few months, last night did 3 rounds of 18 mins, each 18 minute round split into five 3-min chunks (1min @ 22s/m, 1 min at 24s/m, and 1 min @ 26+ s/m.) Dialed to 8. I'm super introverted and an independent guy when I work out, so I wasn't aware of this 2k test. I'm gonna head to the gym & see what I can do, I'll reply back later with my result!

[@tim6310]

UPDATE as promised: 8:01! Pretty rough, but also pretty good, I think. I'm 6ft, 205lbs and performed with the dial on 7.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Hell yes Tim! Welcome to the gang. We're happy to have you here.

[@paisw]

how do i get my c2 to show the stroke rate?

[@elyvinniyonzima9124]

I'm going to do the 2K row tomorrow.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Let me know how it goes!

[@daningram7804]

My Concept 2 is being delivered this Saturday. This weekends plan is to set a 2K benchmark time.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

LOVE it! Congrats on the purchase

[@daningram7804]

@@DarkHorseRowing First 2K done. 9.56, plenty of room for improvement!! 30/20 getting done today.

[@alpinepaolo]

Hey Shane, great content as always, does dark horse use strava? It would be great to see comparisons between participants. Any way off to go work out!

[@johnsciackitano4634]

Yup.

[@crystalrenner3403]

I’m not ready for the 2k for sure :) but I’ll definitely do the others.....AFTER, I make sure I’m not making the 5 mistakes in your other video. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@mikie6453mikie]

info starts at 3:00

[@SPCPerez19Delta]

I'm going to incorporate the 30s on 30s for 20 minutes 3x a week.

[@JuddKarlman]

Alright, time to do a 2K. See you soon.

[@andrewlucero3553]

PM2 for some of us!

[@andrewdemetriou1785]

Am 63 have had my concept 2 for 4 weeks use it 6 times a week always at max drag typical workout 4 me 2k 3 mins rest followed by 1k 3mins rest then 2k times are constant at both ends of workout at about 9.06. usually finish off by playing a stroke game like darts. Love this machine but times not as good as I would like is this because of my max drag setting or should I just accept I am 63

[@nickgula7732]

lol, nice the imelda Marcos of Innovate :)

[@simonwhiting4571]

Have a 2k test next week.......🤘

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Awwww ye!

[@ilanpi]

Why aren't you setting up workouts using power?

[@Yushataram]

I have just one pair of shoes😳

[@DarkHorseRowing]

That's totally cool.

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

I do a 2k every time I row. I’m averaging 15-16 minutes now. I will challenge myself….😊 Oh, 51 years old 😅

[@thinkingronin6178]

I never understood men who own more than 4 pairs of shoes.

[@Lexington101]

2K test - I'm down.

[@susanr8766]

tomorrow 5 min intervals...

[@diannariffone7568]

30/30 16 18 20 22 2K

[@squealer42]

Yes, I will do one of these workouts...tomorrow. It will not be the 2K. Today is for jogging 7K, and being thankful it's not a 2K.

[@squealer42]

"Technically you're only doing 10 minutes of work". Heck of a deal! Gee, did I bite on that one.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

Hahaha, glad you enjoyed it and ya, 10 minutes of hard work is still a lot of hard work

[@squealer42]

@@DarkHorseRowing Another first for me was setting the display units to watts. At a tough 30 second pace, I found it was showing almost exactly 10 watts per stroke-minute (if that's a term). I did your other top 3, non-2K workout, with display set to force curve (trying to keep a nice even hump shape), and looking back at the data, see that my pace at 16, 18, 20, 22 strokes/minute indeed equates to 160, 180, 200, 220 watts. So...I do have a 2K , MAX-effort goal time (other than never again). Also, a good idea of my max controllable stroke rate. Apparently, the math works out that I need to generate ~ 5% more power per stroke, which means my efficiency needs to go up and/or my skinny legs need to add some muscle. I look forward to working on that / whatever other excuse I can come up with to postpone facing that accursed 2K in the mirror any time soon.

[@claytonchew3767]

2k 6:00

[@ultimaetsolder]

So much blabber at the start! Get to the point omfg! Video starts at 3:00

[@stevwicks4264]

yer,OK ,by the way your very droll ,I love it......

[@DarkHorseRowing]

You’re welcome? And thank you?

[@j.olvera5425]

2k 8:40

[@carsormyr]

3 and a half minutes before you even say anything of worth.

[@onejourney]

🎬 1 📽 🎞 🗣 🎙 🌎🌍🌏 ★★★★★ 🧐 👩🏾‍💻 Outstanding, thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤ 👁👁 👍🏿 🗺

[@DarkHorseRowing]

You are so welcome!