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What Happens to Your Body When You Row for 30 Days
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Күн бұрынIf you were to undertake rowing for 30 days, what would happen to your body and how would it change over time? If you're thinking about jump into the deep end with the rowing machine then this is a must watch.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:17 The gym as a potential hazard
02:28 Rowing as a monostructural exercise
03:07 Week 1
05:06 Muscles engaged during rowing
05:59 Week 2
08:01 Week 3
9:01 Notable Physical Changes
9:46 Incorporating Mobility Work
10:13 Understanding ITIS
10:33 Week 4
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@neilcollins5930 2 ай бұрын
I started rowing seriously in 2020 when I bought my own C2 during Covid I followed Shane , he taught me a lot . I now row 2x1hour zone 2 and a 30 minute zone 4/5 weekly as well as 2 weights sessions . My body weight is 95kgs at 6ft 2ins and my 2k time is 7:25. I am 63 . Shane is a slick communicator, if you’re starting off he should be your go to .
@Loke718 2 ай бұрын
I love this channel! I've had my C2 rower for a long time. I never got serious about rowing until I joined a virtual rowing group last September. I discovered many rowing KZfaq channels but I feel Dark Horse is the BEST! I found videos on rowing machine basics, rowing mistakes, tips to increase drive and length, technique drills, chill rows etc. Last Concept 2 season I rowed over 1 million meters. I have never done anything like that! I owe it all to Shane and Dark Horse. Your explanations, motivation and smile are excellent. Thank you for all you and your team do for us!
@blacksongbird100 2 ай бұрын
What virtual group did you join?
@Loke718 2 ай бұрын
@@blacksongbird100 The Diamonds (over 60) erg group. There are many virtual groups out there. Dark Horse rowing also has a virtual group.
@bruceharris929 18 күн бұрын
hi Loke718 I’ve never heard of virtual rowing groups, where do you find them. Ta B
@Loke718 18 күн бұрын
@@bruceharris929 google or search KZfaq. DarkHorse rowing is good. If you have a Concept 2 rower and use the log you can search for virtual rowing groups.
@tmitchellkvigne2518 2 күн бұрын
Just bought a used concept 2 rower. Bad boy was only used for 4 hours ( got it for a steal at $600) can’t wait to start implementing things from this channel!
@AW-bd8ny 2 ай бұрын
Shane - you have been an inspiration in my journey back into the world of rowing. Started November 2022 and haven't looked back. The improvement in my physical and mental fitness have yielded results like no other exercise has ever done for me. It's my time to focus on movement and breath...and the stress melts away. Thank you for these amazing videos. I started with drill and technique work for months slowly building on each day and now am doing 30 minute interval workouts at least 5 times a week. Keep up the amazing work. Appreciate what you are doing so much. 🙏🏻❤️
@bratinellabanana Ай бұрын
Just found this channel a week or so ago. Never liked rowing. But I had to cross train due to shin splints. I watched some of Dark Horse's videos. And viola... I love rowing now. From less than 5 minutes of rowing, now I can do 30 minutes! I'm amazed. Thanks. 🎉😁👍
@dominik.szewior 2 ай бұрын
I started rowing and watching your videos a year ago. Now I do 4-5 short workouts a week + 2-3 times a week play tennis. I work on my computer and I had terrible back pains. Now I'm cured. And I feel that my overall fitness level went up. See you tomorrow during "20 minute HIIT rowing workout" ;)
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Same bat time, same bat channel. See you there
@ajfreeze215 2 ай бұрын
I’ve told a lot of people about rowing and I point them at this channel to learn how. Thanks for the content!
@captaingingerbeard155 Ай бұрын
I'm on week 3 of sobriety and the rower has been great. Use to row 10 years ago 45 mins every 2nd day and love being back on it
@jreynolds2184 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the 'lifestyle' change you may be stunned how much $ you'll save let along the cognitive clarity a year or so down the road [once your body chemistry settles into its natural state] - all the best
@bobmahan1170 Ай бұрын
Keep coming back
@JeanMcMahon-Irish 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Shane! Great video! I always do your workouts. I've been doing them for well over 2 years possibly even three at this stage! I was just up at 6.30 this morning doing one of your recovery workouts after doing 5 days of working out. These workouts have really transformed me. I want to say a huge thanks for all that you do. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
@racing-cf Ай бұрын
Hi Shane. I just would like to say a big thank you for the videos on your channel. I have started my rowing journey thanks to you mid May this year with a 2k in 9'05. I tried my best to follow all your good adviced and this morning I did my 2nd 2k in 8'15. I am very happy about the result. You and Dark Horse are an inspiration. Keep on the great work 😉
@Deswilkie 2 ай бұрын
During COVID I got a concept rower and got in the habit of following your workouts every morning at 6:30. Consistency was there, noticed a difference in body composition big time. I need to get back in that habit Thanks for the workouts
@laurahosler1771 Ай бұрын
I will tell you what has improved, your videos! While always great, you’ve added in these instructional non rowing videos which help immensely as well as the 🚣♀️ videos! Thank you for all you do helping us peeps with our rowing techniques! I’ve learned so much from your channel! ❤❤❤
@scottmcnaughton539 2 ай бұрын
Love the channel, certainly provides good food for thought for how to change things up. Started a course of a row-a-day in March, 3k meters everyday for March, up to 4k a day for April, and was up to 5k a day for May before getting sick. Using the next week to reset with some lighter rows before getting back on track of 5k a day in June. Every session I've recorded time, number of strokes, distance splits, and things like energy & breathing levels. The goal is to hit 1 million meters before the end of the year, and progressively build up so that half marathon and full marathon distances are realistic goals come mid-2025.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Amazing. And have you felt like the process I laid out here was pretty accurate?
@ginamplm 2 ай бұрын
You inspired me! I bought a used Concept 2 today. I did 2 10 minute beginner workouts. I’m about to turn 63 soon and I want to be the healthiest I can be. I don’t need to lose weight but I do need to work on muscles. I don’t want to turn into a humpback old lady… Thanks for all you do!
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the purchase!
@kristoffermattsson9363 2 ай бұрын
I’m on my 40th day of rowing every day as off today’s workout. Bought a second hand rower on a Swedish marketplace and started watching you @DarkHorseRowing and hammered your “beginner” videos to kinda get the technique down the first 7 days (a tip here is to actually record you self to see what your doing right and mostly the things your doing wrong 😂). Since I’m living I Europe and we use real measurements here but this is what a started out as 186cm tall, weight at a cool 125kg and 44y old (You guys on the other side of the pond use google to translate that in to you weird ass measurement 😂) Can tell that the body have change quite a bit in just this 40 days and I have hade zero issues with injuries, just sore muscles from time to time. Everything in life has become a lot easier, walking, getting up and down from stuff, stairs and so on. Now I find it fun and kinda soothing to row and I’m going to keep my streak up because I see no reason why not and I’ve actually ordered a brand new C2 rower to get even better metrics from my rowing.
@Eisenhammer78 Ай бұрын
Hey mate, thanks for your valueable reply. Im 45 now and from Germany. 1,88 with 113kg and just bought a Concept 2. Your comment is really motivating tho, in the sense that we are very similar age, height and weight wise. I will have it a go as well. Thanks and God bless
@kristoffermattsson9363 Ай бұрын
@@Eisenhammer78 Go for it! I’m at my 63rd day now of rowing everyday, can tell you that the body transformation is quite drastic, would say that I’m fit yet but I’m not far from it, feels great and the only downside is that hardly any clothes fits any more everything is a size or two too large 😅
@Eisenhammer78 Ай бұрын
@@kristoffermattsson9363 🤩🤩 sounds amazing. Best regards to beautiful sweden. i was there last october on my way to the northcape
@zerobeaufortwindsurf Ай бұрын
How long is your workout ? Goal in time , strokes or distance?
@kristoffermattsson9363 Ай бұрын
@@zerobeaufortwindsurf Well that have changed over time, I was a total newbie too rowing from the start so the first two weeks I would say that I only focused on getting the technique somewhat correct by watching different KZfaq videos and trying to copy it (here is were recording your self comes in handy). But nowadays I roll on a 3 days schedule, first day low impact 2:25/500m 18s/m for like 40-ish min, second day moderate impact 2:13/500m 20s/m 40-ish min and the third day I do either intervals or “race” tempo intervals = 1:40/500m for 500m and rest for 1000m and repeat like 4-5 times, race I would say 2:05/500m for 40min (Still hunting that elusive 10 000m in under 40min , P.B as off today 9 780-ish meter) But of course all those times has gone down since a started and still going in a downward trend and I’m still trying out different dragfactors 😅
@wesseljordaan7781 Ай бұрын
As always awesome, useful practical advice - thank you.
@mea123-b2g 2 ай бұрын
Hi! I just started, few weeks ago, got myself a rowing machine, found You and so far I'm enjoying every day. Thank You couch!
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful! So glad you're here. Come join us, it's a pretty decent party.
@mea123-b2g 2 ай бұрын
Sure I will 😃!!
@ruffastoast8570 2 ай бұрын
I've been rowing pretty consistently for about 3 weeks. Much of what you said has seemed to be the case. I am able to put more power into a stroke than I was at the beginning although I've been doing a lot of zone 2 work. I do feel pretty competent at rowing now and it's much more satisfying the more efficient I become at it.
@dimplegamgee Ай бұрын
I just started rowing about 3 weeks ago. Just dived right into it and loved it. I am watching some of your vids to introduce variations in my rowing. All I am doing is intensity and never thought about recovery but since watching your videos, it is making a lot of sense to do recoveries as well. Thank god I found your channel. ❤
@DarkHorseRowing 27 күн бұрын
YES! So glad you're here and finding the important stuff early on.
@paperthinjr126 2 ай бұрын
Ive done a 2000 meter row and a 10 mile indoor bike ride every day for the past 5 weeks. I've lost 24 pounds, I've gone from having to do a few quick breath breaks to hit 10 minutes, to hovering around 9 minutes, I'm finally in low 8s about to break into 7s. My resting heart rate has also gone from low 90s to low 60s and improving. While I use the bike primarily for my weight loss, I will always swear by the row. My approach isn't quite like you recommend, but it has worked for me. (P.S. a 10 mile bike ride at 25 or so mph and 95 rpm is a cool cool breezy walk in the park next to the row)
@duncanhamilton5841 Ай бұрын
A little late to this one, but I did literally this in December. Rowed 10k every day for 31 days (it was actually 311km in 27 sessions, due to Christmas day, work commitments, and a couple of days off). Was already rowing once or twice a week as part of a mixed training regime. Noticeable changes - increased Ankle/Achilles strength and flexibility. Quads became stronger in the front, losing some in the side built from cycling. Glutes really leaned off. Big increase in shoulders and mid back strength. Downsides - a bit of atrophy on the arms as I didn't do any weights for 30 days. Over the month my average 500m pace dropped by 4 seconds, average watts up a little.
@TyWerks Ай бұрын
I saw improvement in back, shoulders and traps
@marcinw2523 2 ай бұрын
I started rowing with @DarkHorseRowing about 4 years ago and have to say its great experience. Great trainings for every level - my favourite is rollercoaster 😉. I think best option is to mix rowing with different activities like running, swimming, crossfit.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
100% spot on with mixing it with other activities. Gotta stay strong and use all that fitness you find with rowing in other areas too!
@agamemnonhatred Ай бұрын
You end up pretty far from the coast.
@jorge-lp2xi Ай бұрын
Thats a huge disadvantage 😅
@hinkemiki 27 күн бұрын
Everything comes at a coast
@Barbara-bm4ej 4 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@bonnieyablon4087 Ай бұрын
SHANE! THANK YOU SO MUCH for being you. I'm a returning rower and need your motivational drills and I have to tell you that I live in a gated low speed community and when I see 24-26-28-30 on my speedometer, I THINK STROKE RATES! You have a great persona. THANKS HEAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!
@DarkHorseRowing 27 күн бұрын
HA! Love that. Bringing our rowing to the real world :)
@bonnieyablon4087 27 күн бұрын
Always looking to stay motivated and you bring it. So I bring it to my every day life. I'm 70 going on 45! Your energy is just the style and level for ALL of us to keep up! BRAVO!
@f.demascio1857 2 ай бұрын
Your beginner videos helped me tremendously. Spent a few weeks in fits & starts, lacking motivation. Motivation is better now, but sustained exercise has been a challenge. I find myself counting down to "the end" so I've switched to watching series TV episodes. Unfortunately I go too hard, too fast & have been alternating onto the bike, isometric ground work and back onto the rower. I make myself do 100 strokes minimum before switching. I feel like my form is good, feels good each time. Even found a couple alternative exercises to do with the rower. Ab killers. Trying to be less fat at the beach this June.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Breaking through the fits and starts period can be tough. My best advice there, is that you need to be gentle with yourself, and keep in mind that the habit of making exercise a regular part of your life is a muscle, just as much as the exercise part. You need to train the muscle of "habit" consistently by just committing to doing, and being ok with even a small event. Commit to doing a 10 minute session each day (of any kind, not just rowing), and consider that the metric for success. IF you feel good and want to go longer, then go for it. But the success metric is committing to the 10 minutes part.
@norwegianmate 2 ай бұрын
The rowing machine is the first I use in the gym and sometimes the last. My girlfriend got me a concept2 when we moved and I got my rowing instructor certification now, my coach was Olaf Tufte! And your channel is one of the channels that made me love the rowing machine ❤️
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
No way! I have a good friend who lives in Olaf's neighborhood and has invited me to come stay with him if I wanted to jump in to his camps
@norwegianmate 2 ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing Definitely worth a trip! All at his farm, with his old medals and trophies at the walls and his single scull hanging in the roof. Then a full gym in the second floor. Would be fun to see you do a vlog style video if you ever go to Norway. Keep up the good work 👑
@soyeux27 11 күн бұрын
I bought a rower today (my first one). Exercised for 15 minutes (first time ever) and I am realizing this is a life changing thing. Shane is articulate and extremely clear in his explanations. Can't think of a better coach. Thank you :)
@DarkHorseRowing 10 күн бұрын
Awww, you're too kind. Thank you!
@MsSpiffz Ай бұрын
I've been using the gym for about a month, and swimming for about 3 months. Today, I tried the rowing machine at the gym as I was thinking of buying one. While I'm still paying for the gym (I can't afford it long term), I will continue to use the rowing machine where there are staff to keep an eye on it. When I'm using the machines, they often come over to correct my technique or set-up. I ordered my new machine this afternoon. I'll be using a cheaper swimming pool when I leave the gym - so that will continue twice a week.
@generynkewicz4871 2 ай бұрын
Really like your videos, nice and down to earth. Just picked up a bike erg. Have the trifecta now.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Ohhh, you're in the elite crowd now.
@grantprice6803 2 ай бұрын
I get some back pain that always tells me I am doing it wrong. Thanks Shane you are very helpful
@DocBonyBone 2 ай бұрын
I have logged over 10 million meters on my C2 rower (and got the sweatshirt), and have been doing other things recently while my rower lay idle. I have just returned to it and begun everyday rowing since my cardio has sucked for a long time. I really LOVE rowing, although at 68 years old, my pace is much slower than it once was. Your channel is great! Pullups, pushups and rowing are my favorite exercises. I look forward to viewing more of your content.
@Eisenhammer78 Ай бұрын
"Million Meter Club prizes are offered to US and Canadian club members. If you’re not in the US and Canada, please contact your local dealer for information about programs in your country." 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 So ive just got to print my own some day Congratz btw
@toddfiedler7513 2 ай бұрын
Here's a new one for me though... I completed a 17k EXR training, and decided to continue to knock off the Charles and the half marathon distance. Now under my fingernails hurt. Crazy
@elsuperpollo2273 2 ай бұрын
I'm no expert, I mainly train in muay thai, lift weights high reps, ride my bikes, elyptical. I run shovels and axes for money. I plan on adding rowing to my routine for fun. I'm up before sun up anyway exercising, I'm down to learn how to row cause I have goals to row on a river and in a ocean. I want to see how far I can go, I used to kayak 7 miles a day in my teens.
@elsuperpollo2273 2 ай бұрын
Decent rowing machines arent cheap but I've seen used jon boats with oar locks.
@Agnaevi 2 ай бұрын
As if you made this video for me! I’m currently on day 13👍 and getting better thanks to you! I’ve already googled when I will see results 😂 and then this video appears. The difference is that my plan is not 30 days but indefinite… I’m being very optimistic here… I don’t need to lose weight just to get fit and I hate exercising but I think I quite like rowing!👍👍
@laurieowen7167 2 ай бұрын
I am 52 and just started on a rowing machine. What tension should you start off with? Currently at a 5. When do you increase to a higher tension?
@bjmurray1842 2 ай бұрын
Hey Shane, I have been using your great advice on KZfaq since the lockdown. You're a great coach. I was super happy to see you on the comment panel on a Televised Regatta. Are you in the running for the Olympics?
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten the tap for the Olympics
@bjmurray1842 2 ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing You never know what will happen, though. You're a dark horse. I'm 59 years old. This would be nonna truly appreciates you, and your generosity. I'll be looking out for you. Head of the Charles?
@toshagilliam1869 Ай бұрын
Hi Shane, how many meters should I row if I want to lose weight and I'm a beginner? And how long should it take me? Also, I have the same rower as you. Thank you.
@josa9902 2 ай бұрын
Do you have any comments on rowing training for a long time. Ie years and the prevention of arrhythmia.
@marktinkler6897 17 сағат бұрын
Speaking of eating, when full on training for competition I got to the point where I could barely afford to feed myself. Pretty much eating for two
@Carbeau68 2 ай бұрын
I love rowing Ive been doing it since January I think I now have tennis elbow is this common from rowing? If so what can I do about it?
@carlosayala3770 21 күн бұрын
Hello, super informative for a newby but I didn't catch how many minutes?
@BiglewyRocks 2 ай бұрын
I've recently started a rowing workout regime and had a few questions concerning these workouts. I watched this video twice and none of my questions/concerns were answered. I guess I'll look elsewhere.
@susanvanderbilt358 2 ай бұрын
I’m 67 n row every other day .. depending on workout.. I’ll do anything from 10-30 mins rowing..after work n do work out for 5 mins plus.. ride a bike to work ( all up hill except for last bit😂) .. so age has nowt to do with it.. its if you want to feel good n not get lazy.. I think those of us who always did plenty of sports at school ( as kids we were skating, skipping n hoola hooping .. so we just continue as we get older) Sunday is day off..
@jreynolds2184 Ай бұрын
Lol, thought I was about to read in parenthesis, uphill both ways like my grandpa walked to school in the snow back in '29
@Metso-ateco 2 ай бұрын
I been erging on and off now for over 20 yrs, now aged 47 if i cut out the alcohol , get good sleep and clean up my diet it usualy takes me about 2 and a half to 3 weeks before i can row 11400-11500 meters in 40 minutes dead, havnt rowed for 6 werks so right now today it would probably take me closer to 45 minutes to hit 11500 meters,
@Ashoud_Anobetah 2 ай бұрын
Tried this with the December challenge for 30 days straight, ended up with some hip pain I've never felt before, im not new to rowing but ive since reduced this to rowing every other day and no more pain
@humnhumnhumn Ай бұрын
How old are you?
@ForgettingTheFear 25 күн бұрын
You have to stretch too
@pokrec 2 ай бұрын
After 3 years of intense rowing 3 times a week and regenerative cycling 3 times a week I over-trained. I am 50 yo. Pain in the back, drastic drop in effectiveness, from 2:00/500m as easy row, 7:08/2000m - my best to 2:00/2000 m being a HARD row. Something I made easily 2 years ago, 6 times in a row as intervals. Tiredness, short breath after even a light effort, mild anemia (confirmed by blood testing), sleeplessness restless legs syndrome, bouncing heart... I am taking several months hiatus in sports connected with therapy I had to undergo, that actually forbids sports. My wellness improves, I can sleep well, legs are no longer restless, anemia is being treated with supplementation prescribed by my doctor. Light effort no longer causes breathlessness. I am going to finish the therapy and return to rowing and cycling from scratch in the Fall. This time more lightly and with less pressure to "results".
@MegaAnufriev Ай бұрын
I have been recovering from bucket handle meniscal tear without surgery for 15 weeks now. Is it safe to start rowing now?
@paulmarso1220 2 ай бұрын
No that’s the ski erg! Dust bunnies ❤ it!!
@garycarnivore833 2 ай бұрын
Good video, what is the coloured seat pad you have, is it for more cushioning, if so where do buy it, thanks
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
It’s these guys. Mostly for decor…it softens the seat a bit though. The real plus though is buying the matching g seat cover and phone holder to trick out your machine: vaporfitness.com/?aff=2
@NoamShimony 18 күн бұрын
My rowing distance every time are 7KM - 10KM. i've the waterrower avarage pace is 2:06min/500m. my question is if rowing these distances during 30days can be harmfull? thanks
@kevinmespiritu 2 ай бұрын
Killer video dude.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Thanks dude 🙌🏽
@bluecollarbullionballer4269 12 сағат бұрын
Just finished rowing in my viking gear.
@DrMarkWaller 2 ай бұрын
I have lot of problems with my middle back when I row. The muscles seem to just sieze up. I have a concept 2. I've checked my posture. Any ideas what might be gping on?
@potterportraits 2 ай бұрын
I don't know what it is but here lately i've been really struggling. i did 1 million meters jan 1 to dec 31 last year took a kind of rest and am trying to ramp back up but just feel busted. any tips. ?
@cevans7909 9 күн бұрын
When talking about rowing every day for 30 days how many minutes a day should you row?
@savingJobutupaki Ай бұрын
How long should I row each time?
@yarivazoulay6106 Ай бұрын
great how many km or time you need to row every day?
@ownedinc4274 2 ай бұрын
This video answers, very well, the question of what it would mean to spend 30 consecutive days as a beginner/non-rower learning to row. After these 30 days of learning though should a rower row every day? Bodybuilding progressions recommend days of rest each week. Most running programs do not instruct a runner to run every day. After learning the rowing skills and building some strength and endurance skills then is it best for a rower to row every day? Does the body benefit from daily rowing exercise differently from weight training and running because of the low-impact structurally organized nature of rowing, or should an athlete organize a rowing program similar to other programs in a way that fluctuates between rest days, hard days, and relaxed but active days?
@janet6962 2 ай бұрын
Good question. Should I keep rowing every day?
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
If you did 30 days, as I mentioned early on, it would be important to set up a schedule whereby rest days become a normal part of the training. In endurance, it can often be one day of complete rest/recovery with a 2nd days being active recovery, low volume etc. For general fitness I would suggest having a strength training component included. I find my body craves strength and is usually very happy when I have a good amount of strength training included. Think of this as a "what if" scenario rather than a "You should do this" scenario
@thisscreensucks 2 ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowingso you don't recommend rowing for 30 days .....
@ownedinc4274 2 ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing Thank you.
@janet6962 2 ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing Thanks!
@ericrouse6745 2 ай бұрын
I have a c2 I need to get rid of I’m in Elcajon
@savingJobutupaki Ай бұрын
Does the rower works on the abs?
@quantum_shhhhart Ай бұрын
i only have one morning a week to be at a gym with my partner, but I always have an edible before I go & spend an hour on the row machine. I love it. perhaps my ancestors lived on the water , Irish / German, but I feels so calming and natural. My only problem is my mind getting distracted.. my body could probably go for two hours, but I find around the 50 minute mark, I just get bored. I don't work out at home, but I've always been naturally active & in good shape. 5'6 at 185lbs..mostly in my legs. Recently someone asked if I was a farmer, "cause you got calves" lol I'd love to spend more than once a week on these things, I bet I could really go for a long time.
@saliston Ай бұрын
I would like to see a video like this with someone like me who is obese and the actual benefits to them
@melloncolliemedb 2 ай бұрын
30 days 'straight' means 30 days consecutive?
@User-ue2li 2 ай бұрын
Can you do a follow along 9 minute 2k?
@alonsoarana5307 2 ай бұрын
I restarted after taking 4 months off, my legs were not very thankful the next 2 days
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Ha! Yeah, the body will remind you when you’ve taken too long of a rest.
@EdwardsNH 2 ай бұрын
Interesting... no matter how hard I go, I never feel it in my legs
@f.demascio1857 2 ай бұрын
@@EdwardsNH me as well, but still rebuilding upper body strength after shoulder rebuild. Try maxing out resistance and keeping the handle tight at your waist & do leg only reps.
@stephaniecandelaria8141 2 ай бұрын
I choose your 20mint session from like 4 years ago to start my 30/30.. im just finished day 6 however i took Sabbath off (saterday).. i walk my doggies daily (except Sabbath) for 30 mintes..take a short break (drive back home and tend to the doggies for about 15 min).. then drive up to the gym for rowing... its been perfect...i have afib and just made it threw heart failure..waiting for surgery.. (working on cardio health).. thats why i choose rowing..it covers a good body workout without stressing my heart and body out ... thank you for the words of encouragement and your time... rowing so far is perfect for me and my needs..
@JGsgarage_unboxings 2 ай бұрын
I love rowing. But my job is very demanding. I start to look really good. Then I usually end pulling muscles at work. Then I'm down another few weeks to a month
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Think about adding regular mobility work to your life rather than lore workouts for a while
@Rockies007 Ай бұрын
Any plans to release the app for IOS?
@hugov9338 18 күн бұрын
Hello: I am into my second month of rowing and I feel fine! I would really would like to do a 30 day challenge all August; is there a a training in the app I can use? (already download it and created my account)I am planning to subscribe to it anyways, but knowing there`s already a training plan there for 30 days would be great
@DarkHorseRowing 10 күн бұрын
Our app has 3 tracks of training for you to follow so if you sign up, you'll have plenty of work, and then if there's a rest day we program you can substitute a workout of your own
@carolyndicks2796 Ай бұрын
I used to run, and rest days were something I always incorporated into the week. Are you saying that with rowing one does not need rest days? I am thinking if not, it’s because it is non-impact, as opposed to running. Thanks in advance:)
@DarkHorseRowing Ай бұрын
Not at all. This is a purely hypothetical scenario and if you watch the video I made sure to say I'm not sure this would be recommended.
@nicolammorris Ай бұрын
Ok, I don’t know why this video popped up but my tower is collecting dust in the corner. I’m gonna get back on it this week.
@DarkHorseRowing Ай бұрын
It’s a sign!
@jasonrodriguez4422 2 ай бұрын
30 straight days? Really sore elbows
@shahzadineelam3988 6 күн бұрын
Is it suitable and wise to do with arthritis and unstable knee joint
@DarkHorseRowing 4 күн бұрын
You’d need to check with your Dr
@-JenGonz- 2 ай бұрын
Dusting my rower 😂
@Peace-lr7mt 10 күн бұрын
So how long is one supposed to row each day, training 30 days in a row??
@DarkHorseRowing 10 күн бұрын
It's different for everyone based on age, ability, desire etc.
@riverdog6875 2 ай бұрын
Is this rowing for 30 minutes a day? A certain amount of meters? Thank you for this.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
It would be varied. Most likely starting small
@jenningswb 2 ай бұрын
Rowing for time or row for distance?
@rule3036 2 ай бұрын
Now that would be a good challege 30 minutes rowing x 30 days C2 take note....the 30 x30 challenge.🤔
@MFV86 Ай бұрын
Nice and educational channel respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰
@DarkHorseRowing 27 күн бұрын
Thank you! Love seeing Pakistan represented here.
@gracethompson3754 23 күн бұрын
😂😂 the first min and half wow 😮
@bp19870 2 ай бұрын
Did every day! 5-6 days a week with a day off for me, ta! I ain’t no athlete, I just do it to stay that little bit healthy 😂
@caseyb.6979 2 ай бұрын
Day 3 of learning form, "Wow that blister down there hurts."
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
“Why does everything hurt?”
@fernaoverde 2 ай бұрын
How long of a workout on each day?
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
It will gradually increase as the weeks go on and your body adapts and can hold together better with increased volume
@Filmed.By.Ella- 11 күн бұрын
i'm doing this for 30 days for 30 minutes (i already know how to row decently well and i have my brother helping me with technique) day 1: done my hamstrings hurt really bad day 2: it felt less long than day 1 day 3: my hamstrings hurt sooo bad day 4: i went a little slower because i was really tired from the day day 5: it went by really fast day 6: oml i really need to start stretching cs everything hurts lol day 7: i went slower today as a rest day week 1 500m time: 2:23.8 day 8: IM ON WEEK 2!!! day 9: i did one of dh's 30 min workout and it felt great day 10: much needed rest day day 11: um the workout was rlly intense and after i fell down my stairs.. day 12: my back hurt from when i fell so i didn't wanna risk it and injure it more day 13: idk y but today was rlly fun lol
@DarkHorseRowing 10 күн бұрын
LOVE THIS! Keep the updates coming
@Filmed.By.Ella- 7 күн бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing thank you, i will! Also do you have any recommendations for erging drills for younger people cause i'm 12 and not sure what's "too much".
@THEONLYCRICKETSHOW 13 күн бұрын
Hi, can I start rowing at age of 38 and compete foe Olympics... Serious and genuine question for you...please give right info..please
@GinLimeSoda 11 күн бұрын
It depends. Are you an athlete already competing in a sport? Fit? High VO2max? Willing to follow strict training and nutrition? Then chances are you could. But, from couch to the Olympics, highly doubt that, especially at 38.
@DarkHorseRowing 10 күн бұрын
I mean, anything is possible. There's a book called "The 4 Year Olympian" about a canadian male heavyweight rower who did just that, but it wasn't a journey that happened easily.
@paulmarso1220 2 ай бұрын
Where’s the twins hat? 😢
@Spidey844 2 ай бұрын
I have been doing 30 day straight challenges (with 1-3 day breaks between challenges) using the basic 30 min beginner workout from Dark Horse since late September and have loved and struggled my way through it. I've lost about 40 lbs so far and hope to lose another 40-60 lbs by working to complete a year on this workout. After that I want to then add in other routines from Dark Horse. Thank you for the video, your expertise and your awesome attitude.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Have you felt it’s gone about as I described?
@Zoet50 2 ай бұрын
When does the butt pain go away
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
You gotta find that good hip position and it’ll help with that position or you can add a butt pad
@mmd2035 28 күн бұрын
Mostly depends on your friday nights😂
@Halle-yp4cl 2 ай бұрын
its such a nightmare😂
@ambipeacelove 2 ай бұрын
I strained my hip-flexor … 14 days in a row … :(
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, that's why the mechanics are so important in that first week. It sets the tone for whether your body will be able to keep it up or if injuries will flare up. You got the "itis" part
@chazzman8206 2 ай бұрын
My hip flexors always bother me when I row, primarily the left. Why might that be?
@ambipeacelove 2 ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing once I posted a video & you complimented my mechanics … could it be that I was pushing @ 100% when I should have been pushing 90% …? Like I was pushing with my legs hard hard, because I have own a water rower … & there’s not much resistance … almost considered wearing a weighted backpack … lol … I’m sure that’s not smart.
@gmbotond 2 ай бұрын
Row machine and airdyne bike and you are basically indestructible.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
Preach
@EdwardsNH 2 ай бұрын
I've watched a lot of your videos, and I've worked with college crew members on my form... rowing just doesn't get my HR up. Not even to a zone 2. I'm told I'm doing everything right. I guess compared to versa climber, or even an elliptical, it just doesn't engage much muscle. Yes, I've tried raising the tension to full and everything in between
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
It's not that you aren't doing it right, but if you can't learn how to get your HR up, it's that you haven't learned how to put power in to the machine yet. Maybe the mechanics look good at surface level, but you haven't unlocked how to put intensity into it yet. I promise, years of experience on this machine and it is 100% possible to get there, your body and mind just need to learn how to do it.
@EdwardsNH 2 ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing 35 years as a personal trainer, PT daughter, and several college rower friends... The consensus is that rowing just isn't enough for some people 🤷♂ I like equipment like the elliptical for its perceived exertion to HR factor. You're engaging so many muscles, especially the legs, with constant tension, in a way that rowing just can't match. I think rowing is great for conditioning, but falls low on the list for overall cardio
@IsitriOm 2 ай бұрын
@@EdwardsNHrespectfully, that’s completely bonkers. 🤪 Rowers have the highest VO2 max of ANY Olympic athlete. That’s just facts. If I had a nickel for every personal trainer who didn’t understand the erg… we’d all be working this out at my erg resort in the Maldives. 😜 (I also don’t know of a PT curriculum that includes erg training. But Shane should make one 💡) There’s lots of stuff about which I will absolutely say: your mileage may vary. This ain’t one. If you’re not feeling it (and you shouldn’t be cranking the damper as a solution, as many an uninformed gym bro before you has done to compensate for poor form and not engaging the machine well), the issue is your technique, not the machine. That said, you do want to be shooting for a drag factor of about 120 (more options> display drag factor > follow instructions). On a gym erg that’s typically not well-maintained, that COULD be a much higher damper setting than the 3-5 that Olympians will use on a well-maintained erg at normal altitude. So it’s the drag factor you’re looking for, not the damper. From there, it often feels “too light” for new ergers. It’s bc they keep missing the catch, bc their stroke rate is inconsistent. If you really do your due diligence on Shane’s beginner TECHNIQUE videos, not the workouts, but the technique, you’ll start singing a different tune. Or don’t, but it’s a poor carpenter that blames their tools, ijs.
@Rat-King27 Ай бұрын
I'm not gonna lie, I've been rowing for about 6 months now and I'm starting to hate it, each session on the machine is gruelling and just feels awful, trying to maintain good form is insanely hard, and I feel like I'm regressing in fitness, I used to be able to do your 30 minute beginner workout 3, times a week, but now that's too much, I'm going to move down to the 20 min one and do that twice a week, but I've serious buyers remorse, cause that machine was expensive and I'm having to force myself to use it, I've grown to dreading the days I work out.
@DarkHorseRowing Ай бұрын
Back yourself off. It should never feel like a burden. Hit it 3-4 days a week and learn to give 60-70% efforts. It sounds a lot like you’re over training
@Rat-King27 Ай бұрын
@@DarkHorseRowing thanks for replying, I've got some chest pain (don't know what from) so I'm taking some time off rowing, but when I come back I think the best thing I can do is aim for 5k twice a week, I'm going to stop trying to up my splits, as I think I was pushing myself too much, I'll focus on keeping a reasonable effort over 5k and hone in on keeping my form good.
@brianweekes1 Ай бұрын
Daily rowing for 6 weeks, body unchanged
@DarkHorseRowing Ай бұрын
How has your nutrition changed?
@TyWerks Ай бұрын
how much are you rowing? And what resistance
@user-yo5ml3gq8c Ай бұрын
its safer then running every day
@DarkHorseRowing 27 күн бұрын
100%
@MMontana4 2 ай бұрын
So you downplayed gym bc of not knowing movements…yet you say spend first week of rowing learning technique?
@maile90 2 ай бұрын
Yes. It’s one movement to learn.
@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365 2 ай бұрын
I just finished 34 straight days of rowing workouts. I don't recommend it to anyone.
@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын
It’s a lot
@duncanmacleod7283 Ай бұрын
Rowing for 30 days is way too hard.
@kevmak2600 Ай бұрын
That was a whole lot of empty words…..
@Ricky-drip-go-woo Ай бұрын
Warning: this guy doesnt actually row everyday for 30 days...he just talks about what if you were to row for 30 days and set up a workout plan for that. Thank me later
@lauree3721 Ай бұрын
0:44 "30 days in a row" 😂 Rower.. In a row.. 🫥
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