Just curious on a couple things:Rowtis Stats
Jan 21 Row: 10k MAF (47:437; avg. HR 126; 568 cals)
January total: 147,017m
Nice easy 10k row this morning. Slow and steady. I noticed the calories burned from these workouts are coming down a bit as I take it easier. May start trying to do more full one hour rows as opposed to 10k. Though who am I kidding, if I row a 10k every day, I should be just fine.
01/21/20 - 133/BMI 20.2 (-0.7)01/14/20 - 133.7 (-0.6)
Take a look at Strava, there is really no HR climb at a steady cadence on any of his rows. Not knowing his max HR I don't how hard he is working, but it seems like he is under control and could row longer if he had to. I don't know anything about rowing, but it seems like what @Otis is doing is sustainable. Keep up the good work.Just curious on a couple things:
Does your HR climb or spike at all during these easy rows? If so, do you slow down and keep it below the max?
Do you find yourself hungry or tired after these easy MAF rows?
I'm an idiot. Never thought to look at the analysis same as runs. Yeah, that HR looks perfect. Would be cool to see if he can get the leg numbness under control and knock out a long row.Take a look at Strava, there is really no HR climb at a steady cadence on any of his rows. Not knowing his max HR I don't how hard he is working, but it seems like he is under control and could row longer if he had to. I don't know anything about rowing, but it seems like what @Otis is doing is sustainable. Keep up the good work.
Yeah, good questions.Take a look at Strava, there is really no HR climb at a steady cadence on any of his rows. Not knowing his max HR I don't how hard he is working, but it seems like he is under control and could row longer if he had to. I don't know anything about rowing, but it seems like what @Otis is doing is sustainable. Keep up the good work.
Yeah, tons of sweat. My shirt is drenched at the end of these. And yeah, I need to solve this numbness thing. Driving me nuts.I'm an idiot. Never thought to look at the analysis same as runs. Yeah, that HR looks perfect. Would be cool to see if he can get the leg numbness under control and knock out a long row.
Would be curious how much he's sweating with these aerobic rows and amount of hunger/fatigue afterward.
Agree he's doing great work.
Cool.Yeah, tons of sweat. My shirt is drenched at the end of these. And yeah, I need to solve this numbness thing. Driving me nuts.
Someday I am going to have the gumption to head over to the Potomac to give actual rowing a try.Cool.
Now that I realized you can see the HR too, just looked at your recent 5K PR. Your average HR was still only 141 and you only maxed out at 157. That's awesome. If you go back and look at some of your initial rows, you were near 160 for most of the end of those initial rows. That's significant progress.
Looks like rowing is a perfect fit for you. Great workout both cardio and resistance, previous experience with it, you seem to enjoy it, and you have carrots to chase ( @eaganwildcats , PRs, longer distances). That's a recipe for continued success. Can't wait until you get the itch to actually get out and row IRL this summer, join some fancy and ridiculously expensive NYC rowing club and start doing races on the Hudson.
And you need to get on Strava too.....Someday I am going to have the gumption to head over to the Potomac to give actual rowing a try.
I am on Strava - is there like a group to search for?And you need to get on Strava too.....
While it's a running group on here from FBG, getting you guys on there that are rowing would be cool.
Search for Team FFAI am on Strava - is there like a group to search for?
@Otis - just as an FYI, @gianmarco keeps detailed HR logs on everyone in the Strava group. If he sees that you are headed in the wrong direction, he sends you really mean and hurtful DM's.Cool.
Now that I realized you can see the HR too, just looked at your recent 5K PR. Your average HR was still only 141 and you only maxed out at 157. That's awesome. If you go back and look at some of your initial rows, you were near 160 for most of the end of those initial rows. That's significant progress.
Looks like rowing is a perfect fit for you. Great workout both cardio and resistance, previous experience with it, you seem to enjoy it, and you have carrots to chase ( @eaganwildcats , PRs, longer distances). That's a recipe for continued success. Can't wait until you get the itch to actually get out and row IRL this summer, join some fancy and ridiculously expensive NYC rowing club and start doing races on the Hudson.
Shouldn't you be out running right now....In all seriousness, @gianmarco is one of the best accountability partners you could ever hope for. If you are slacking, you might want to punch him, but it is only because he does exactly what he should. I'm a big fan.
That’s awesome. It’s been 20+ years since I rowed on the Potomac, or rowed on the water at all. Fond memories. I’ve considered looking for a NY rowing club, but honestly it just seems like a huge PIA and time suck that my life won’t afford. Maybe one day.Someday I am going to have the gumption to head over to the Potomac to give actual rowing a try.
Lol at the penny. That’s a 5k time? Pretty damn good. Didn’t you just start rowing like a week ago???
I row to warm up for lifting, usually just a 50-100 calorie row. Occasionally i'll go a little longer.Lol at the penny. That’s a 5k time? Pretty damn good. Didn’t you just start rowing like a week ago???
Why?Went to the gym for the first time this year. Did a 300 calorie elliptical in 27 mins then a few upper body lifts, then back to work in the afternoon. Can't get too sweaty so I need to keep the HR down when I go during lunch.
I can really only hit the gym 1x, maybe 2x per week. Better than nothing I guess.
I recommend exercising and eating well.1/21/20 - 192
Blech! Not unusual to gain some weight during football season and the holidays. However, a string of injuries have curtailed activity and its time to right the ship.
Goal: 170 by April Fools Day. That's about 1/3 pound a day... Hoping to get back to a mix of weights and cardio. Can usually get to a respectable workout level barring injury.
Trying to choose a diet plan. Been successful with low carb. Looking for ideas and advice.
If you rub one out at the very end, that's 100%.Rowtis Stats
Jan 22 Row: 10k MAF (48:35; avg. HR 131; 632 cals)
January total: 157,017m
Had to get up towards the end and switch seat cushions, leg was numb. Took the opportunity to drop and do some push ups. It dawns on me that, if one were to incorporate push ups into rowing, you’d have the absolute ultimate complete body workout. That would have to be like 90%+ the human musculature, maybe more. Maybe a new interval workout that involves jumping off the erg every 2000m or so for some push-ups? Would also solve the problem of getting some blood back into the legs. Oh and you’d look like an action figure.
Weigh-in Wednesday: 234.4. Fasting at night has been getting more challenging so we will see if I need to loosen the reigns a bit or otherwise adjust.Starting 2020 at 243.6. First goal is to get to a consistent 235.
What do you do for off season ski training? Unfortunately, I ski about 10 times a year broken up by 1 long week and a few day trips (wish I had time for more). Every year I seem a bit more sore during my big week and for example this year think I will only get in two days before my week trip. I have been pushing training really hard this year with lots of time on the bike for cardio and leg training program. Hope it works but if you have any experience would love to hear them.what's up peeps? dec/jan update? been a while.
went about as far off the rails in dec as i could. only had 5 days off, all month. including xmas. ate and drank everything. didn't work out. in january. i went skiing for 8 days. again, eating and drinking everything. there's a f'ing vueve cliquot yurt on the mountain! luckily, i ski like a madman. every day, drenched in sweat. zero weight gain, through those 6 weeks.
back at it now. worked out with a trainer today, which is always fun. and hella hard! my new goal, is to finally crack that 180 mark. i want the scale start with 17. it's only 5 pounds, but it's been elusive. sober february should help, which i may start now.
good luck to all, and LET"S GO!!!!
I work out a lot. 15 or so days/month. I always do some ski centric exercises, no matter the workout. Lots of single leg stuff. Stairs. Versa climber. Ski machine. Step ups. Sissy squats. AB work. Cardio of course. Saw a cool exercise I’m going to try. Exercise ball pinned against the wall, with your leg raised, at about 45 degrees. Do a single leg squat with the other leg, keeping the ball in place.What do you do for off season ski training? Unfortunately, I ski about 10 times a year broken up by 1 long week and a few day trips (wish I had time for more). Every year I seem a bit more sore during my big week and for example this year think I will only get in two days before my week trip. I have been pushing training really hard this year with lots of time on the bike for cardio and leg training program. Hope it works but if you have any experience would love to hear them.
I had the same excuses. I just started getting up earlier in the morning. It sucks, I'd rather sleep in. But you do what you gotta do.Kids, wife, work. You know, the usual.
30 minute elliptical with 5 minute cool down. Just over 6K steps; 397 calories; peak heart rate 157 - which is pretty close to "max". Felt like I probably pushed it too much.I recommend exercising and eating well.
/newOtis
Starvation diet will only get you so far. Your body will kick into starvation mode and make it harder to lose weight. It's also not sustainable. And it makes exercising incredibly difficult if not harmful as your body needs fuel to do that.30 minute elliptical with 5 minute cool down. Just over 6K steps; 397 calories; peak heart rate 157 - which is pretty close to "max". Felt like I probably pushed it too much.
About 800 calories yesterday and 1,100 today... which is too low. Under 20 net carbs. Felt really crappy evening of day one, which seems early for side effects. Not sure I'll stick with low carb. I could lose two pounds a week at 1,500 calories a day.
Really looking for feed back on the diet side, specifically low carb... Eating well can be subjective... Some avoid fats; others welcome it.I recommend exercising and eating well.
/newOtis
Just really impatient and feeling crappy. Wouldn't mind losing a couple pounds just to make the pants fit better. I don't expect to stay there...Starvation diet will only get you so far. Your body will kick into starvation mode and make it harder to lose weight. It's also not sustainable. And it makes exercising incredibly difficult if not harmful as your body needs fuel to do that.
You can't limit calories AND start exercising.Just really impatient and feeling crappy. Wouldn't mind losing a couple pounds just to make the pants fit better. I don't expect to stay there...
What calorie level would you suggest given my basal metabolic rate is ~1720 and ~2,450 calories would "maintain" my target weight of 170?
Somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000?
I had the same excuses. I just started getting up earlier in the morning. It sucks, I'd rather sleep in. But you do what you gotta do.
Probably going to bed earlier too. But sleeping better.I had the same excuses. I just started getting up earlier in the morning. It sucks, I'd rather sleep in. But you do what you gotta do.
Jan 22 Row: 10k in 42:18. 150 avg HRJan 21 Row: 10k in 41:57. 147 avg HR
Jan Total: 201,282
I’ve been wanting to do this and we only have one. Literally can’t even imagine 3 (which I think is how many you have - my notebook may not be great). Life happens though - missing because of a kid waking up <> missing because one was just too lazy.Related: going for a consult next week to get snipped. Just chop it off. We’re good.
It gets better. Just think of the weddings!!My 3yo is a massive PIA these days, has just been destroying our sanity and driving my wife and I nuts. She woke up at 5 when I was trying to change to work out; had to then keep her in check while my wife slept. First time she’s totally killed a workout. Frustrating. Maybe if I get home early tonight. Or maybe it’ll just have to be a rest day. ####### kids can be a real PIA, this phase is awful. Sigh.