This follow along rowing workout works on a Concept2, WaterRower, Aviron or almost any rowing machine. Join me for 25 minutes of low-intensity indoor rowing, technique coaching and steady cardio fitness.
👉 Full RowAlong Daily Workout playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ookhrQKwvKEfSfOxp73vX02j8LrtUil
Rowers get told what to do all the time.
Keep your hands away.
Get your elbows through the sides.
Sit tall.
Relax your arms.
But how often does anyone actually explain why?
That’s the thought running through today’s RowAlong.
Rather than simply giving you technique cues and expecting you to copy them, I want to explain what those cues are actually trying to achieve.
Because once you understand the reason behind something, it becomes much easier to decide whether it helps your own stroke.
You’ll also hear me talk about the fact that different coaches can explain the same movement in different ways. Sometimes I’ll tell you that something is simply my preferred way of doing it rather than pretending there’s only one correct answer.
So listen to advice. Try things. Learn from good coaching.
But don’t switch your brain off.
Ask why. Understand the purpose. Then use the bits that help you row better.
Today’s workout is 21 minutes of low-intensity, low-rate rowing followed by a 4 minute cool down, giving us plenty of time to work on the stroke without chasing pace or numbers.
And if you’ve ever followed a rowing cue simply because somebody told you to...
today might make you look at it slightly differently.
21 min low-intensity rowing
4 min cool down
Low stroke rate / comfortable effort
00:00 Welcome & today’s workout
01:16 Set your resistance
01:37 Seat position & posture
02:21 Foot stretcher setup
03:23 Handle grip
03:58 Start rowing
10:34 Different coaches, different cues
17:52 Why elbows go through the sides
24:11 But nobody tells you why...
25:02 4 minute cool down
29:46 Post-row stretching
33:21 Don’t blindly trust advice
33:39 Interrogate what you’re told
40:59 The problem with bad fitness advice
43:32 Use your brain — ask why
44:04 Final thoughts
⚠️ Health Warning:
Please make sure you’re fit enough for exercise before taking part. If you have any medical concerns, injuries or are unsure whether this workout is suitable for you, speak to a qualified health professional first. Stop immediately if you feel pain, dizziness or anything that doesn’t feel right.
#rowingworkout #rowalong #indoorrowing #rowingtechnique #followalongworkout
","author_name":"RowAlong | Indoor Rowing Workouts & Training"}