10-20-30 Training
Our last set of SkiErg drills focused on helping you to hone in on good Nordic ski technique. The following set of drills is less about technique and more about introducing some additional ways to use the SkiErg. Continue Reading ›
When working on improving your technique, it can be helpful to bracket proper technique by spending a little time doing it “wrong” in certain ways. I use “wrong” loosely, since the SkiErg does allow a lot of room for creativity in the technique and motions used—especially if you are not training for competitive Nordic skiing. However, proper technique will generally offer the greatest efficiency and power.
Here are several drills designed to bracket proper technique. These drills are also described in the accompanying video. Continue Reading ›
To finish our series of discussions on the connections of the athlete to the indoor rower, we’ll look in depth at the seat. Continue Reading ›
For those who haven’t discovered it yet, the Concept2 Online Ranking is a very large and c Continue Reading ›
The handle, the seat, the foot straps. What do these three things all have in common? They are the parts of the indoor rower that connect to your body. Let’s look in depth at the foot straps, why they’re needed, and how to use them. Continue Reading ›
Your Performance Monitor (PM) comes with the latest firmware (on-board software) preinstalled. Continue Reading ›
One of the best features of Concept2 ergs (ski or rowing) is that they accurately measure the work you’re doing. In addition, the flywheel calibrates itself on every rundown to take ambient conditions into account, so someone at altitude can compare their erg time with someone at sea level, regardless of the weather and environmental conditions. Continue Reading ›
As the winter training season begins, more people will head indoors to train on Continue Reading ›
Myth: A damper setting of 10 will give you the best workout. Continue Reading ›