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Zero to Hero Rowing Workout Plan - Row 16 = 30mins at 20spm EASY ROW!
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Don't have a sad face when you see this row. Have a happy face! As it's an easy row, nothing taxing, just 30 minutes at a low intensity at 20spm.
I know we all want to find the rowing workouts that tell us to go fast and bludgeon ourselves on the rowing machine - but you also need to build up your fitness. This is the row to do it. Trust me.
🌟 If you haven't watched my introduction to the Zero to Hero RowAlong plan, check it out here: https://youtu.be/ZTWfRP-2d0U 🌟
🚣 ROW 16 = 30mins at 20spm EASY ROW! 🚣
WARMUP: 4 minutes
WORKOUT: 30mins at 20spm Low Intensity!
PACE GUIDE: 2K+18-20
EFFORT/RPE: 5/10
SPEECH: Easy
⁉ Don't be alarmed that I'm not on a Concept2. The machine may be different, but the workout design remains the same. Row along with me on your machine, and follow my guidance for stroke rate and intensity. ⁉
‼ 2K Pace Info ‼
If you're unfamiliar with 2K pacing guides:
1 Row a 2000m time trial as fast as you can (if you're healthy enough to do so).
2 Divide the final time by 4 to get your average time to row 500m, which is your 2K pace.
3 For example, if you rowed 2000m in 8:24, your 2K training pace is 2:06.
4 Adjust based on guidance (e.g., 2K+18 means go 18 seconds slower).
📚 CHAPTERS 📚
00:00 Introduction
01:41 Warmup
06:46 30mins at 20spm EASY ROW!
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