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May 13: The 25 Min Low Intensity Rowing Machine Workout YOU SHOULD BE DOING!

Season 3, Ep. 13
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The most important rowing machine workout you can do. This 25-minute low intensity, low stroke rate row builds the foundation ALL your fitness sits on — from fat burning to technique to mitochondrial efficiency.


Just you, your rowing machine, and 5 out of 10 effort. Row Along with me.


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0:00 The Most Important Workout

2:05 Workout Begins

2:50 RPE — How Hard Should You Row?

7:42 Why Low Intensity Beats High Intensity

12:41 Technique Work at Low Stroke Rate

18:02 Relaxing Your Arms on Recovery

23:07 Cool-Down

23:38 How to Breathe While Rowing

27:18 Hamstring Stretch

28:37 Glute Stretch

30:26 Quad Stretch

32:27 Hip Flexor Stretch

34:30 Forearm Stretch

35:27 Shoulder Stretch


Don't Row Alone, Row Along 🏋️


⚠️ Please ensure you are healthy enough to exercise before Rowing Along with me. If you have any concerns about your health or fitness, consult a medical professional before starting this or any exercise programme.

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RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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