On a rowing machine does an increase in resistance affect the legs ?
Q. On a rowing machine when one increases the resistance setting does the increased resistance also affect the legs? That is to say is the increase in resistance confined to the arms only or will an increase in the setting require more power from the legs ? Do you feel anything different in your legs when you increase the resistance setting ? Also any indication as to what percenatge of body weight one would be shifting with the legs during the leg drive stage.
Asked by andrew r - Mon Nov 2 08:40:52 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No you should not feel different in your legs. Rows are specifically meant to work your back. When you pull back you should be flexing your back muscles to tone your upper back. Of course it works the arms some as well but that is not the primary goal of rows. It is also a popular substitute to cardio exercies!
Answered by Kevin - Mon Nov 2 08:46:20 2009

How do i get the best time on a Concept 2 Rowing machine?
Q. I've been doing some rowing on the Concept 2 rowing machine, and my best so far is 8mins 15sec at level 10 (hardest). But most of the time, i find it hard to go faster than that time. I wonder if there are any techniques so i could get the most out of my self. What speed at the biggining - middle - end?? Different rowing motions/techniques? Breathing?? Thanks =]
Asked by Tever - Mon Mar 16 05:23:30 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I don't know how much experience you have with rowing but I'll tell you everything I know as a rower. On the rowing machine, also called an erg (short for ergometer), something that is important is the resistance that you are rowing on. The resistance is supposed to stimulate the feel of rowing on water. The higher the resistance, you can go faster, but its also harder on your body. The lower the resistance, its very easy to push, but the split time won't go down. I usually set the resistance to 3.5, which is about the resistance of real rowing. As for technique, it is standard. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. Rowing is kind of like jumping. You start at the catch, which is the beginning of jumping. 1. Tense your legs like you are about… [cont.]
Answered by mustsam9 - Tue Mar 17 21:44:35 2009

What do I do if a tornado comes and I am in a rowing boat?
Q. I am on a crew team. I will be taking a trip out to Oklahoma this weekend and am wondering what I should do if I am rowing on a river and a tornado comes. My first thought was to dive under water, but I am not sure.
Asked by Dave - Mon May 19 21:41:37 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Usually people are warned of possible high winds and it is not good to be on the water in bad weather. I think it would be good to get out of the water and under a bridge if possible. If debris hits you in deep water you may drown. I would hope you would not get into that situation. Storms sometimes build fast but I would think if storm chasers can find them we should at least be able to stay off the water under a tornado watch or Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream.
Answered by chaindropz - Mon May 19 22:23:38 2008