Rowing is more than just a sport or a workout; it’s a lifestyle. At Dark Horse Rowing, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with rowing, and this time, we’ve taken it to a whole new level. Is charging a Tesla with a Concept2 rowing machine possible? It’s a wild question, but we’re here to explore it, and we’ve got the video to prove it!
Couch to 5km is a challenge, and if you’ve ever wondered if it’s something you are capable of, then Dark Horse has you covered!
We’ve often been asked if you really need a dedicated training plan to achieve goals on the rowing machine, and the short answer is no.
However, we all know that having something that gives you structure and accountability is going to help you on your journey and being a Dark Horse means you are going to want to succeed where others don’t (we know you, don’t worry)
In this series of blogs, we will give you everything you need, from weekly workouts to hints and tips on technique and training aids that will get you from watching rowing on the couch to rowing your first 5km.
Sounds too good to be true?
Everybody loves a part 2, right?
Good! Because this time, I’m flipping the script with more things not to do BEFORE your workout in preparation for an all-out war against yourself.
Oh, and if you missed part 1, here’s a link to the first 6 things you should look to avoid AFTER your workout https://darkhorserowing.com/six-things-not-to-do-after-a-workout/
Back in the day, cyclists would add a thin layer of leather to the inside of their shorts – hence a chamois, that a layer of cream would have to be added to make it pliable.
Fun fact, 1930’s Tour de France cyclists believed a steak was the solution to this issue and would put a piece of meat in their cycling shorts to stop chafing – I mean why not!?!
Honestly, the whole coffee thing kind of passed me by, and despite hearing that it might help me perform on race day and that it might even increase my life expectancy, it really had no place in my life.
Doing the workout is the only thing that matters, right?
Well, as much as I would love to tell you that was the case, I’m going to tell you why doing that workout is only half the story.
Oh, and yes, these all come from personal experience, so I’m sitting here smugly as I tell you the top 6 things you should avoid post-workout.
Huge legs and sculpted abs, this is a look many of us try to emulate.
The arms of Oli Zeidler, or the abs of Dark Horses’ own Shane Farmer, can be pretty awe-inspiring for anyone, not just in the rowing world, but how easy is it to get into that shape, and is it something we should even try to achieve?
The chain on your rower is fundamental; maintaining it correctly will last a long time and make your rowing stroke feel buttery smooth.
However, it’s really easy to forget some essential maintenance for such an innocuous piece of the machine.
We all know that hydration is essential, and you can’t be an ‘athlete’ unless you have a hydration drink or some formula currently on sale, right?
Training is like building a sandcastle. You need sand, water, the sense not to overdo it, and both the expertise and creativity to build something great. To answer the age old question of “how do I get better at X?” (the X is of course interchangeable to whatever your fitness goals are) we need you … Read more
If you aren’t training outside, you’re missing out… and if you are like me, you hate missing out!!
For many of us, our first rowing exposure is watching the Olympics or a high-level regatta, and the experience is incomparable – the elegance, accuracy and athleticism on display at this level are almost super-human.
With the sustained growth of the fitness industry and an increasing number of rowing machines on the market, rowing isn’t just a sport for those looking for Olympic gold; it’s now truly accessible and allows you to develop your physical attributes but on a much deeper layer.
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