THE Beginner's Guide to Rowing: 5 Tips to START

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4 жыл бұрын

The rowing machine is a great tool to get healthy, build strength and endurance, and with little impact. Learn to use the rowing machine with these 5 Tips to start.
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@CW-up7xv 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, the first thing you do is setup your playlist before you start or else you gotta stop and fumble with your phone Midway through

@inesvandijk3003 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Wahl aint this the truth haha 🤦🏻‍♀️

@Zerbeast_TTV 3 жыл бұрын

Yo, expert advice sir! Thank you! I almost messed that part up 😂😂😂

@aikonoklas 3 жыл бұрын

haha i'm just learning about rowing but i've been running for a while now and that happened more often than i care to admit.

@lmaoroflcopter 2 жыл бұрын

"Alexa next track" ;) one use for smart home kit I find stupid useful.

@anthonylatour9983 2 жыл бұрын

Just did this today... On my first day. My body hurts!

@pokrec 4 жыл бұрын

Rowing apparently is making people positive, cheerful and enthusiastic. Every channel on YT on rowing seems to be made by a very cheerful and positive person. Thanks, it is nice to watch your films!

@gb4670 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, your positive attitude rings true. I'm just starting rowing, because it is "low impact" on my knees, and because it engages quite a few muscle groups. Going to go at it slowly, pay attention to form, and to my body. I'm going to reclaim my life, one moment at a time. Thanks, have an awesome week.

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

You're amazing G B. Such an excellent move from the sounds of it for your lifestyle and what you need. Build that quality of life before all else and things will begin to fall in place.

@juliepage3556 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Horse Rowing eR

@MyLifeInDebt 3 жыл бұрын

Just checking in to see how it’s going one year later!

@kahwigulum 4 жыл бұрын

Starts at 2:51.

@adadere5273 3 жыл бұрын

thank youuuu!!!

@shanekapierce2503 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Muffinman9 3 жыл бұрын

Classic youtube- first 1/5 to 1/3 of the video is just intro and junk.

@robynricciardone3706 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wakememckinney7126 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I heard him start talking I went to the comment section cause I knew it was gonna be a while before he got to the point of the video. Thank you

@sylvianater1136 3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how you're about to change my life. My first rower arrived Wednesday and I've watched 8 million videos and you are so thorough and enthusiastic that you've created that same feeling as well. Can't wait to update you on my progress. Thank you!

@DarkHorseRowing 3 жыл бұрын

You got this! Keep me updated Sylvia. I truly want to know how we can change your life together. I'm so happy you're here and that you feel you've found a home as a Dark Horse.

@ImaDoIt2012 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a rower. How are things going with yours?

@joshrayner7167 Жыл бұрын

how long did it last?

@chuchumbamayumbe 2 ай бұрын

This post was made 3 years ago, can you resume your progres up to date?

@bsacbob 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, well explained im returning back to rowing after 40 years

@RJweblink 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting a lot of emphasis on #5 Mechanics. I'm very new to rowing so it truly does make a lot of sense to take my time to learn, practice and understand better how it works. Much appreciate

@epd397k 2 ай бұрын

Just got my rower, haven't done my first workout yet, hopefully later today I will take the plunge, great starter video thank you.

@Nicolee1973 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel! I recorded a rowing machine for Xmas 2019, but I had a bum shoulder most of 2020, so I was afraid to use it. My shoulder is doing much better better and I am ready to start this journey. Your videos, I feel, will be paramount to my success!👍😊

@kylajames100 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I came across your channel. I have ligament laxity in my back, neck, shoulders and hips and rowing will help with this and alleviate joint pain. Looking forward to my rowing journey 😁✌

@stephaniedodt2389 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos. I keep reviewing your beginner videos, especially to rehearse correct technique so it becomes ingrained. I've always been fascinated with rowing and Dark Horse and my gym's Concept2 Rower is my opportunity to learn it! (I saw the Concept2 Ski Erg behind you and I love that too!) I am a 5'1" nearly 71 year old lady that spent this Spring and Summer recovering from bilateral knee replacements, three months apart. My Orthopedic Surgeon was thrilled when he first met me because I had been going to a gym for two years after having gone to Physical Therapy. He predicted a very rapid recovery due to my preparation, and he was right. He cleared me three weeks ago for every activity in my gym, including treadmill, Ski Erg and Rower (except running). When I exercise, I don't exercise "like a 71 year old", I exercise like I would if I had no idea how old I am! The surgery has restored me as a human being and I am having more fun as a old person than I did as a young one! I am so enjoying rowing, that I look forward to each of my sessions to practice it. Thank you so much for your clear, highly descriptive, encouraging teaching style.

@contributor2024 2 жыл бұрын

So cool and inspiring. I am rereading 'Boys in the Boat' and when I row on my 20-year old Concept 2, I pretend I am in the boat trying to touch the divine.. Best of health to you

@crossofintimidation 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try rowing for the first time today. Watched a few other of your videos before this. Thanks for the tips.

@bobo6429 3 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to find a set of videos that will help teach me about the rowing machine. This is the first time I've not felt stupid for not knowing! Thanks dude! I'm really looking forward to this!

@shaunrobinson8663 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Dark Horse from England. Got my concept 2 today and have just started out by following one of your beginner videos. They’re really helpful for a novice like me and can only help me to improve.. Thank You very much and keep up the good work

@kerryperryman3025 6 ай бұрын

Used to row novice crew in college for a year and just started getting back in it. This is great video.

@LiceoVillaFontana1 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good, it makes a huge difference. Thanks!

@MrDesertmike 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate all the recent resets!! Getting me out of bad & lazy habits

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

It's just been such a high priority knowing who we're helping.

@theokombo1759 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a rowing machine! Trying to change my life. Looking forward to being in the Dark horse rowing squad! ❤️

@VaidasJSP Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it!

@richardatkinson633 10 ай бұрын

Hello there from Shoreham England. I just chanced upon your programme, and I very much like your enthusiasm and your advice. For me, I've been a T1 diabetic since early teenage 50 years ago, have rowed crew in pairs, fours and eights up to Senior C level, and been a competitive cyclist and runner - 23 full marathons and loads of halves, 10 Ks and trail races. Now after half a century with the condition I have a lot of foot pain so my main exercise is an hour a day on my water rower, and I really find it enjoyable and theraputive! Keep encouraging people, thanks

@juanitawright4296 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know anyone who rows 😂, but I’m so ready to start! Thanks for these pointers and your kind spirit! I’m so much more encouraged!

@elizabethamezcua2588 Жыл бұрын

D1 rower 12’ish years ago. Great intro and workout!

@aliciaderoo4919 5 ай бұрын

I just started rowing at a new place down from work for me after 8.5 months post op spinal fusion and boy, is it a workout. Still sore the next few days, but a lot better than trying to figure out what is low impact for my back at a gym. But, love it after 2 sessions and the vibe at the studio is so positive and supportive. Love the community already!

@Prissy-Pants 2 жыл бұрын

Our rowing machine just arrived today. I am so excited to start using it. I wanted to approach this new form of exercise I have never done before and I wanted to do it the right way to prevent injury or burn out. Your video is amazing and showed me how little I knew about rowing. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed for sure!!

@theplinkerslodge6361 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful - just focused on form today. Got a lot more out of the light workout - going deep with forward stretch at end of recovery, trying to time legs, middle, arms. Thanks for the great share.

@paulschaaf8880 3 жыл бұрын

The hardest thing for me to learn has been the recovery part of the stroke. I started rowing last month and just finished rowing 160k meters today. The last 5k session I did today was the first time I've ever felt like I was getting any rest at all during the recovery. For some reason I just couldn't find the right rhythm so it always felt like I was pulling myself back to the catch with my hip flexors, which up until today were just constantly screaming at me. Up until today the only way I could do a long session was to row slow enough to actually pause for a second or two after each stroke to get that rest in between strokes. I'm not really even sure what fixed it for me. It just clicked today and now I can maintain 25 strokes per minute with less effort than it was taking to maintain 18 before.

@_Xds_ 18 күн бұрын

Must be something with ur technique

@daniellelewis1399 Жыл бұрын

Love this vid! Looking forward to learning more

@dariosame2655 4 жыл бұрын

80/20 % key numbers for me and my wife from now on. Thxs a lot for this great tip.🐎✌️

@nellysw9083 9 ай бұрын

I'm so excited to start rowing. Thank you very much. I'm definitely going to focus on my technique.

@tammymcgee737 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found your videos!

@DiabloCeratops66 2 ай бұрын

I only started rowing this week and have done it 3x, I select the 2000m rowing workout on the machine as I am not very fit and I set the resistance on it to 7 (10 is the easiest on the one in my gym) and I have found it very challenging, turns out I have been told before that I should pull with the arms and put little pressure into the legs so my arms have been bearing the brunt of the work which has given me a cramp the first time I used it :D Thank you for showing the proper way to do it, it's helped immensely in making my stamina last and I'm now moving on to 5000m rowing exercises daily instead.

@user-xy9ps2qy3f 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos. I’ve just started this journey. Thank you!

@fatrunner 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Looking to start cross training for my running and rowing looks like a great choice. Going to give it a go tomorrow.

@babybuluga1554 3 жыл бұрын

Just saw this. Got my Hydrow today and looking for proper form.👍🏽

@EpicLinc 4 жыл бұрын

My concept 2 arrived yesterday. Perfect timing. Thanks. Very helpful

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Get the right start my man.

@nickn9600 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough introduction!

@contributor2024 2 жыл бұрын

Your energy is inspiring sir. Thanks.

@b3bootcamp169 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Thanks so much!

@RobYu 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the tips, thank you!

@grnlntrn3283 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Buying my used concept 2 for my new place. Never rowed before. This is the kind of video I need.

@heidicowan6142 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and already love you! Lol. I’ve wanted to try rowing for so long and have been too intimidated because I don’t know what to do or where to start! I’m very thankful I found your channel and I’m excited to get started!

@DarkHorseRowing 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!! This is what I love to hear. 1st, happy we've already found love together. 2nd, so glad you're here to join the party. I promise, we'll be the least intimidating place for you to learn and enjoy this machine.

@newcum75 4 жыл бұрын

Concept 2 ordered, cant wait, love your videos

@supernoodles908 3 жыл бұрын

You still rowing?

@barbaramark7545 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a rowing machine. Love it and your videos. Never knew the jersey tradition.

@flipflopfrog602 3 жыл бұрын

So bloody helpful, thank you!

@gmpgmp5488 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very positively explained. I started today!

@trustHimforlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Very informative. I haven't bought one yet. This is helping with my research 😊

@iansmith6363 3 жыл бұрын

Shane, I can't wait to get my own Concept 2 and spruce up and equip the garage for working out, but in the meantime I have gotten started at work where we have a great gym (pretty empty; read low risk COVID-wise) and a bunch of Model Ds and Es just waiting for rowers. Thanks for all the great videos, guidance, and motivation.

@tshattori14 8 ай бұрын

thank you so much. I love it too. Your videos have really inspired me and I feel so good that I never walk alone. I'll do my best to be the same like you and everyone in this community. ♥

@snoo333 10 ай бұрын

I always look at the rowing machine at the gym and never to think, let me try that. Last night i decided to watch a video on rowing and its benefits. wow. i told myself i need to get into this. i will dive deep into your channel to learn the correct mechanics so it becomes muscle memory. thank you in advance.

@brittonljohnson 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Britton!

@blacksheepbasic Жыл бұрын

Great video. Just sat in a rowing machine for the first time ever this AM. Gonna learn it and make it my primary cardio exercise as it is low impact plus it works out your quads really well. Good advice on learning proper technique. I'm gonna take that 80/20 seriously. And what you said about the erg being in the corner out of the way? so true, in every facility. We are all dark horses, btw. Keep up the nice work.

@dammero3 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to save my career in the Army Guard and get my life back after 5 spine surgeries with hardware. Running is too jarring, I'm very encouraged by the row. Did a first workout this am, disappointed how winded I was but glad to have done it. Thank you for breaking down the mechanics!

@JacquesSpies Жыл бұрын

Keep it up!

@robertpustay4645 2 жыл бұрын

Very good beginners lesson Thanks

@msomani534 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@jenniferfrey2453 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane. Thank you for all the informative videos. In a couple of days I'm about to go to the gym to try rowing for the first time. I thought I would never go to a gym because I'd much rather exercise at home where no one is looking. I'm very overweight, so it will be extra uncomfortable for me, but I feel like rowing might just be the form of exercise that I'm actually going to like. Between you and another guy on here, I feel fairly confident in knowing what I'm supposed to do. I have watched so many videos. Anyway, before I go, I'm going to go over some of the videos and take notes so I won't forget the important points. But, I'll be thinking of you and all that you've taught me. Thanks.

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

I love this Jennifer. You go do YOU and know that we're all here in your corner. Please please report back with your first experience and how it went :)

@jenniferfrey2453 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I tried it, and it didn't really go as smoothly as I had hoped it would, but I'll just have to try again tomorrow. I went pretty slowly so I could work on doing it right, but I felt really uncoordinated. My biggest concern was that my back wasn't straight enough, although someone told me it looked straight. Anyway, I know I'll get it eventually. Thanks again for all the good instruction, and for the encouragement, too.

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Frey stay the course. Learning where your body is in space and time on the machine is the learning curve we all need to overcome so you’re amongst good company.

@olsonjeremyd Жыл бұрын

Dang that dark horse stuff hit me. Thanks.

@matthewclarke5008 Жыл бұрын

I love you too, thanks for sharing how to avoid bad habits in the beginning phase.

@domiwats4550 4 жыл бұрын

I truly love your videos. I started watching today and have a deeper sense of understanding as well as an appreciation of the technique taught. Thanks for the motivation as well as guidance. I hope to be able to post some progress as a result of using your techniques.

@kevinschaeffer6920 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@marciadouglas4858 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marquixxxable 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@wessabi 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the videos! We recently started a rowing club at our gym and many newer long distance rowers have been commenting about blisters or hand pain. Have you done any videos, or have advice on hand care for rowing? Thanks!!

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

We haven't done one yet but that would be a great topic! Thanks for the idea.

@goodmantruth8185 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!!

@gijane880 8 ай бұрын

Ugh, after playing dodgeball Friday and was worn out due to lack of cardio, time to get back on the rower, thanks for this video that popped up 😂

@johnbouttell5827 4 жыл бұрын

Cyclists also have racks of jerseys. When you do a sportive that attracts riders from all over the world, such as Paris-Brest-Paris, you swap jerseys at the end. Then you hang them up -- and admire them.

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

Did not know this but it makes loads of sense.

@user-missdee 6 ай бұрын

I’m new to rowing but watched my Dad row into the record books. His machine has gone through 2 other family members until landing at my house this Xmas. I’m following your suggestion of learning technique for the first couple months. I’m super excited to get started at age 75!! Dad rowed till he was 97. I want to ‘Be Like Paul’! And I’m pretty sure he never saw a KZfaq video. 😁

@toby9999 6 ай бұрын

Does rowing injure the wrists? I mean, all of that leg power has to pass through the wrists. That's my main concern about starting rowing. I'm 64 and out of shape. I used run many many years ago but my knees and feet can no longer handle it.

@roxanna1971 6 ай бұрын

I was following along to one of your videos and it kicked in when you mentioned leg drive

@davidwalker6908 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed. Thanks.

@yeetahming4952 Жыл бұрын

Good video, I sure understand a lot better.

@lindakachoris5127 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up an older rowing machine. Was hoping it will give me more muscle tone in my back and shoulders... Thanks for the tips and I will give it a go.... ;o)

@Cccjjj323 4 жыл бұрын

👍perfect ... clear ... merci !

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

De rien.

@aesj22 Жыл бұрын

Watch this first. Great instructional video.

@mburns1679 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a newbie. Just got my first rower. You will be my trainer.

@billmanning8806 Жыл бұрын

To me, your great footage at the 6:30 time stamp is way helpful. Thanks.

@randyallen2771 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, I realized when you mentioned it that I'm guilty of pushing off with my toes instead of flat footed so I tried to work on that during this morning's 30 minute workout and was rewarded with a near record distance (for me). I also noticed that the power curves on the monitor were noticeably steeper on the front side then the back instead of being symmetrical. After thinking about it, it seems to me that the goal is to put as much force into the machine as quickly as possible which would create a steeper curve on the front then the back instead of being symmetrical. Am I deluded ? Thanks for your videos, they have been a great help.

@DarkHorseRowing 4 жыл бұрын

How cool that it had such an immediate impact. To answer your question though, you want to see a symmetrical curve because too much force up front can lead to a steep drop quickly which in effect reduces area under the force curve of power. You have to remember that the machine is measuring force output over distance as well so being able to apply as much force as you can over a period of time is important because that's what gives you actual power. Does that make sense?

@randyallen2771 4 жыл бұрын

@@DarkHorseRowing Thanks for the answer, I can see wanting to keep the length of power production long. I was also wondering if you have any thoughts on using heart rate as a guide to regulate the amount of effort put out. I am trying to increase aerobic fitness as I have had a heart issue in the past (stent) so I want avoid over doing it while making progress. I believe I am accomplishing this. I searched your back videos but couldn't find much about using heart rate to monitor training intensity.

@adamvaughan123 Жыл бұрын

I did it for the first time today. My coordination was a little off but I enjoyed it

@21April853BC 4 жыл бұрын

After watching several videos I’ve finally achieved a qualifying time for the 500m with in 1.48 minutes or better and 2000m at with in 9.47 or better. That’s simply meeting the standard. I want to do much better. I want rowing to be no different from biking riding or other low impact cardio.

@andrewkitchenuk 8 ай бұрын

"if your arms are bigger than your legs we need to talk". I feel attacked. 😂

@marcdavis4509 3 жыл бұрын

I see you in the back XC ski erg

@elithd 3 жыл бұрын

Concept 2 machines still unavailable in Europe, at least in Switzerland. I‘ve been on a wait list since last October, coming up to six months wait. Finally decided on a magnetic rowing machine, it‘s good, but lacks the pm5 monitor capabilities of the Concept. The important thing is to be using a rowing machine, great exercise.

@davidkreizelman5720 3 жыл бұрын

Started a 45 workout, no rest periods, about 30s/m at around a 5 intensity setting. Feels fine after a few weeks. Thoughts as to value of this workout? Thx

@SAllen-or9en Жыл бұрын

So I tried rowing in my late 50s and just couldn’t carry on through the boredom. Fast forward to retirement at 65 and I returned to rowing but with AirPods and tunes. I row for thirty minutes now and five days a week. One huge plus that I had no clue would happen to my body is the my neck skin under my chin got picked up and is taught. The neck sag is gone. But one question I have is how long should one row and how many times per week?

@NSAJ33 Жыл бұрын

Best rowing song is rowing by sound garden haha

@tannerschwan6247 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man hope u see this and can give me tips, I kind of loled when you were talking about legs being skinnier than your arms cause mine damn near are 😂 any good tips to get my legs bigger?

@melanieellis5102 2 жыл бұрын

This video is great! My coach has said to focus on not lifting my heels. I noticed that you lift your heels slightly. Is it okay to have some heel lift?

@blackjaguarlord 2 жыл бұрын

That tank top IS tight af!!!

@Jcd401 2 күн бұрын

Question about breathing-should the exhale be on the recovery or the drive?

@Malala24 Жыл бұрын

Yas!!!

@lindakachoris5127 3 жыл бұрын

I picked up an older rowing machine, Vitamaster 25R Listened to your video and appreciated the tips. I was concentrating on doing the movement correctly.. Did it for 10 minutes, a little soreness in my lower back. Am I doing something wrong or just need strengthening there as well? Also should I do the machine every day and every other day... Looking forward to seeing positive results ;o)

@dianachung8173 Жыл бұрын

Too much chitchat at the beginning about his tank top, but pretty good info starting at 4:30. Skip the first 4 minutes.

@dianefriedericks9236 2 жыл бұрын

What suggestions would you give to a senior citizen who is interested in starting to row? Thank you ahead of time.

@kimclaudy6361 Жыл бұрын

Mr.Dark Horse Rowing, I'm 62 now and loved rowing back in the day. I want to begin again as a beginner from scratch. What rowing machine would you recommend I buy. My first time watching your video and I like you.

@paulinelynch2696 2 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying your videos but I have a hydraulic rowing machine. Do your instructions apply to these as well? Thank you.

@rochellesaldana7976 3 жыл бұрын

So trying to lose weight, my stomach is in the way is it better to keep knees up and not reach as far forward, or let your knees open to reach forward?