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Topic: Diet and Nutrition / When creating a food item...

I am starting a rowing challenge this coming weekend (January 16th) and thought it may be a good time to see if anyone was interested in a six month ‘focused’ challenge.

I am open to suggestions, but I was thinking along the lines of rowing 4000 meters at least 4 times per week for the next six months – and encouraging each other to keep it up on a consistent basis. We probably should sign on as each other’s Motivator as well so we can swap comments in our journals…

I use a Concept II rower, so that would be an ideal if you utilize the Concept rower as well – allows for both consistency and more accurate comparisons.

Any Takers??

I also happen to be starting the C25K Beginning Runner’s Workout Program at the same time … if anyone is seriously interested in doing both of these at the same time with me that would be awesome – and I am open to workout routine suggestions. NEED someone who will STICK TO IT, as I truly want to succeed in my weight loss goals here..

Topic: Fitness and Exercise / Seeking one or two Concept II rowers for a focused challenge...

I am starting a rowing challenge this coming weekend (January 16th) and thought it may be a good time to see if anyone was interested in a six month ‘focused’ challenge.

I am open to suggestions, but I was thinking along the lines of rowing 4000 meters at least 4 times per week for the next six months – and encouraging each other to keep it up on a consistent basis. We probably should sign on as each other’s Motivator as well so we can swap comments in our journals…

I use a Concept II rower, so that would be an ideal if you utilize the Concept rower as well – allows for both consistency and more accurate comparisons.

Any Takers??

I also happen to be starting the C25K Beginning Runner’s Workout Program at the same time … if anyone is seriously interested in doing both of these at the same time with me that would be awesome – and I am open to workout routine suggestions. NEED someone who will STICK TO IT, as I truly want to succeed in my weight loss goals here..

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Seeking rowers for a focused challenge...

Honda_Insight – I am not sure if this will be of interest to you but I am starting a rowing challenge this coming weekend (January 16th) and thought it may be a good time to see if anyone was interested in a six month ‘focused’ challenge.

I am open to suggestions, but I was thinking along the lines of rowing 4000 meters at least 4 times per week for the next six months – and encouraging each other to keep it up on a consistent basis. We probably should sign on as each other’s Motivator as well so we can swap comments in our journals…

I use a Concept II rower, so that would be an ideal if you utilize the Concept rower as well – allows for both consistency and more accurate comparisons.

Any Takers??

I also happen to be starting the C25K Beginning Runner’s Workout Program at the same time … if anyone is seriously interested in doing both of these at the same time with me that would be awesome – and I am open to workout routine suggestions. NEED someone who will STICK TO IT, as I truly want to succeed in my weight loss goals here..

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Row a Hundred Miles by Honda_Insight

Great, thanks Gareth. Good to have you onboard – let’s see if anyone else is interested in the next day or so and maybe we can target either Sunday or Monday as the beginning of a Challenge?

Topic: Fitness and Exercise / Seeking one or two Concept II rowers for a focused challenge...

Gareth, looks like you are a very technical rower. My intended challenge may be too simplistic for your needs – what do you think, any suggestions as to a challenge length and structure?

Topic: Fitness and Exercise / Seeking one or two Concept II rowers for a focused challenge...

This is an open offer for a closed, custom Fitness Challenge. I will start at anytime, so if you come across this and are seriously interested just let me know.

I am open to suggestions, but I was thinking along the lines of rowing 4000 meters at least 4 times per week for the next six months – and encouraging each other to keep it up on a consistent basis. I use a Concept II rower, so that would be an ideal if you utilize the Concept rower as well – allows for both consistency and more accurate comparisons. But I am not a technical rower, just looking at a simple 4000 meter distance in one sitting – not time competitive.

I am also a beginning runner and would like to incorporate this into the challenge at the same time … if anyone is seriously interested in doing both of these at the same time with me that would be awesome – and I am open to workout routine suggestions. NEED someone who will STICK TO IT, as I truly want to succeed in my weight loss goals here…

Any Takers???

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Open Offer - Will Start Anytime: Row and Run

This topic was created for the Row, Damn It, Row challenge.

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Row, Damn It, Row by Cranky Goat

The whole purpose of DailyBurn is to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. As such, I propose that the winner of this challenge gets to develop the next one of which the fellow competitors are obliged to compete in. This is an ‘honors’ system, so competitors please join only if you are truly serious. I am sincerely hoping that this is merely the first of a long serious of rowing challenges…

Rowing is an awesome total body workout, so it would be great if we developed a crew of ‘hard core’ rowers who repeatedly challenge each other – all in the name of Good Health!

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Row, Damn It, Row by Cranky Goat

The Row, Damn It, Row Challenge has been created – The whole purpose of DailyBurn is to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. As such, I propose that the winner of this challenge gets to develop the next one of which the fellow competitors are obliged to compete in. This is an ‘honors’ system, so competitors please join only if you are truly serious. I am sincerely hoping that this is merely the first of a long serious of rowing challenges…

Rowing is an awesome total body workout, so it would be great if we developed a crew of ‘hard core’ rowers who repeatedly challenge each other – all in the name of Good Health!

Topic: Fitness and Exercise / Seeking one or two Concept II rowers for a focused challenge...

The Row, Damn It, Row Challenge has been created – The whole purpose of DailyBurn is to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. As such, I propose that the winner of this challenge gets to develop the next one of which the fellow competitors are obliged to compete in. This is an ‘honors’ system, so competitors please join only if you are truly serious. I am sincerely hoping that this is merely the first of a long serious of rowing challenges…

Rowing is an awesome total body workout, so it would be great if we developed a crew of ‘hard core’ rowers who repeatedly challenge each other – all in the name of Good Health!

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Open Offer - Will Start Anytime: Row and Run

For those of you new to the sport, here is a synopsis of what rowing is all about:

Whether you already row or are considering rowing to keep in shape, lose weight, cross-train for another sport, compete on the water or rehabilitate from injury or surgery, rowing is the complete exercise for you.

Arms, legs, chest, back, abs—even your mind. Your whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing. Rowing is such a great exercise in so many different ways: Low-impact (easy on the knees and ankles); High calorie burner (because it uses so many muscle groups); Great for joint health (joints move through a wide range of motion); Upper body (completes the stroke); Lower body (the legs initiate the drive); Works the back and abs too!; Superb aerobic fitness (great for cardiovascular fitness); Relieves Stress (for overall health and well-being)

This is different from the rowing you may have done as a kid in a rowboat. The difference lies in the sliding seat. Your legs compress and extend with every stroke—in addition to the more obvious work being done by the back and arms.

Legs: You begin each stroke with your legs compressed and your shins vertical. You initiate the drive with the powerful muscles of your legs, and finish with your legs fully extended. Rowing promotes both strength and flexibility through this wide range of leg motion.

Arms: At the catch, your arms are outstretched; at the finish of the stroke, they have pulled the handle into your abdomen. As with the legs, this range of motion promotes both strength and flexibility.

Core: chest, back, abs: At the start of the stroke, the power of the legs is connected to the handle by means of the arms and the core muscles of the body. Then the back is more fully involved as it swings open through the middle of the stroke. Finally, the body is stabilized at the finish by the abdominal muscles.

And finally,

Your Mind: The rhythmic nature of rowing helps clear the head and ease the stress of the day. Or you may be the kind of person who is fascinated by the data produced by the Performance Monitor. If motivation is what you need, you will find it in Concept II’s Online Challenges, Million Meter Club, and Online Ranking. You’ll also find peace of mind in the improvements you make to your health and fitness.

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Row, Damn It, Row by Cranky Goat

Great challenge, but this was the first time in a while since I had my body fat % measured – talk about a wake up call. Many emotions arose at the same time – depressing, embarrassing and humiliating were amongst the top. I always like to think of myself as ‘fit but overweight’ – well, the numbers don’t lie and having a high fat% means I truly am not very fit. Good motivation to get off my duff and do something about it though…

Topic: Fitness Challenges / 3 months to loose as much fat as possible by DefyAbility

And we’re off – Good luck folks, and happy rowing…

This image is a bit of a motivational one for me – if I lose the weight and work hard at rowing, I can justify having a nice cold beer every now and again when the hot summer days are once again upon us :-)

Topic: Fitness Challenges / Row, Damn It, Row by Cranky Goat

First thing? I think I will buy a nice suit (custom tailored) and treat my wife to a fancy night out at the symphony and five star restaurant. That would be a nice ‘thank you’ treat for her and a big deal for me as I currently don’t feel very comfortable dressing up to attend a fancy night out…

Topic: Just For Fun / First thing you do when you hit your goal!