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Sir, I consistently find you to be informative, polite and humble. A fresh view of getting healthier without the preaching. Not offended, grateful for being included. Thank you.
Excellent video! I started my rowing/weight loss journey middle of January. I've followed the instructions you and others have given on RU-vid based on form and training. When I started I was 287 pounds. After watching and trying to get my form down... modified with my belly, I am happy to see I am rowing as you showed us here. So it is March 11th and I weigh 258!!! I still have a long journey, but I really appreciate your videos, they keep me motivated.
Came here after googling "rowing with a belly" and man, thank you very much. I was watching a couple of tutorial vids and it was simply not possible to follow the guides with my belly in front. Knowing where to adjust without harming the overall process was the key. Thank you very much. No my journey can start.
You can probably see that I sound a little awkward talking about this... it’s just because I don’t want to offend anyone! Curious to know if anyone found this offensive?
As a larger guy(140 kgs) at the moment and going down), having rowed in excess of 20 million meters over the years, the best form is to keep your knees inside your elbows, and practice makes perfect. One criticism, 90% of the belly comes off in the kitchen even if you row until your lungs bleed. Too many people are sold that exercise alone is the silver bullet
I am the very opposite of tall at only 5ft, but I am very overweight at 256lbs and I have a large belly and large chest. This video is very appreciated for us rounder rotund bodies! Hopefully now I won’t lose circulation in my feet! Also, absolutely no offence taken, it’s very helpful and informative! Thank you!
I'm a seriously big dude. I have to thank you. There's not a lot of great information like this out there for us- partly due to people being afraid of offending everyone. You handled this with tact and grace, and it's appreciated. I've been wondering how much modifying is okay and safe to do. I have a rowing machine coming today or tomorrow. I used to do yoga to try to lose weight so I'm a bit more flexible than most dudes my size, and the belly constantly gets in the way of several poses. Seeing you with the pillow on is super useful and gives me a better idea of what rowing might look like for me. Also greatly appreciate you mentioning where the force needs to be placed (in the heel), because my instinct probably would have been to lift the heel for the extra distance. In short, this was super useful. You kept it classy, and it's going to keep me safe. Thank you!
Thanks a lot, Chris! Means a lot to hear that... and I wish you best on your fitness journey! Good luck to you - and I am here to help in any way I can! Thanks again, man!
I always tightened the straps on my feet super tight. I recently loosened the foot placement as you mentioned and it made a HUGE difference! Thank you for these tips! 😄
Hi Rachel! Fellow fluffy mc flufflerson here! I would love to hear about your progress! I am 245 and just got my concept 2 today so I’d love to hear about your progress to give me some motivation!
@@ashleysmetana5281 I ended up getting a concept 2 after being on the wait list for a couple months. I ended up selling it a week later lol 😂 simply because my house is small and I get bored extremely easily and rowing while being in a confined space with no stimulation was driving me nuts and I totally lost my motivation. So now I go walking in the park 30 minutes a day hopefully to build my way up.
I'm a big guy looking at getting into rowing to lose some weight. This was the perfect video for me to see right now. Much appreciated! E-book purchased.
Awesome Evan... you're off to a good start! Thanks for your support! I am here to help you out throughout your journey so don't hesitate to reach out! You rock!
This information was absolutely what I was looking for in deciding whether or not to get a concept 2 E rower. At 6'2" and 447 lbs. my hope is to burn the fat off rowing. I need to get back down to 185 lbs. !! Thanks for this video ! 🤓
You got this. You have to get on the rower even when you don't want to. If you have a smart phone you can punch in a training session on youtube (know anybody?) for motivation
Thank you so much for this! I was working on my range of motion, but I couldn’t go that deep at the catch with my knees closer together. It made me feel like I couldn’t do it. Now I know I just have to keep working. 8lbs down!
This is needed and not offensive at all. I have been rowing for a short time and love it but I have had to make these changes. I didnt know about keeping the heel down and that will help me so much. Thank you for your expertise and genuinely being out to help people get healthy. Youre doing good things. Keep it up
I really wish I would have watched this video before my first session. I did everything I wasn't supposed too!!!! Thank you so much for the vid!!!! Gets me motivated to row again!
Keeping connection in the heels was the critical tip for me. Early on, I definitely strained my hips and knees trying to get a bigger ranged of motion.
This was not offensive at all and actually super informative. I was struggling with fidning information about this and you have helped me . its hard for overweight people like me to use some of the advice that fit people give because sometimes its just not feasible. For example rolling is super hard when you cant support your own body weight and thats why those massage guns are pretty good Thanks again
Thank you sir for demonstrating proper motion for those that are starting out and not necessarily "fit". I appreciate your candor and respect that you put into this video and look forward to using the techniques you demonstrated.
My Concept2 rower should be delivered in the next seven to 10 days. As I searched RU-vid for beginner videos, you channel popped up and has good feedback. This video, along with your other beginner videos (warming up, form, big belly) have me optimistic the rower is the right choice for me. Can't wait to start rowing. Thanks.
I know this is an older video but this is exactly what I needed! Thank you. We just set up our new rowing machine and, since I have over 100 lbs to lose I was struggling trying to get a good form while rowing.
Hey been watching your videos and this one hits the mark! I am big guy but not new to rowing just got lazy and not so healthy so I had to modify my form and I figured as long as I had no pain I was good and doing 10k daily some days it’s a struggle and other days I can’t wait. My splits are around 2:24 consistently and I know will improve with time. Thanks for all your tips and videos!
THANK YOU! I incorporated rowing into my weight loss journey for a few weeks now, but it didn't feel like I was getting a lot out of it cause...belly issues!! This video has been the best! I feel my rowing is much more effective, so again, thank you for the tutorial 🤙🏼
OMG Thank you. This at least gives me hope. This was my 5th rowing with a belly style video. The only one that offered enough modification that it might work.
Man awesome 56 now just got my second concept 2 after 20 year layoff form rowing lol back the lean and mean but unfortunately over years fell,off wagon ballooned too 430 yikes am 6’2 but damm. Anyway down too 335 and walking and now yea rowing love this so spot on on got my belly but down will keep on with journey to get back to slimmer me thanks for your videos awesome work 💪💪👍👍😓😓
You just sold a Concept2 rowing machine! I was worried I was not going to be able to effectively row with my belly (that will hopefully shrink). Thank you for being informative and entertaining as well!
Thank you for being willing to talk about this. I love rowing but right now I am plus-sized and I want to get back into rowing- but that belly! seriously, it is a challenge!
Wish I would have watched this video before I started rowing. 6'3 350#s but down to 310 now. Doing 500m in 2:50s and 1000m in 4 minutes. Also I'm available if you need a big belly model for rowing 😆. Your videos have been a big help
Thanks for this! I have a bit of a belly, a short torso and a really heavy chest which similarly constricts the movement. Rowing is my exercise of choice in large part because I don’t have the pain of a bouncing chest from something like running but was finding my range of motion a challenge. Thanks!
THIS. My husband kept telling me I wasn’t bringing my arms back close enough to my body and I’m like, these things don’t detach, ya know? Busty challenges.
I remember my belly making it impossible to reach further at the catch. (also had shit flexibility at that point). Wish this video was out back then :/ Otherwise great video Austin!
Thank you..when I was rowing before it was so much more comfortable because I didn't have the lower belly fat. Know its uncomfortable..to power back and not getting full range. I did start opening my knee but I didn't loosen feet so it was hurting my knees. So thank you..would love for you to actual put heavy person on the machine and show do's and don'ts
This is great ! Thank you.. I totally have a gut and I've been worried even though I really want to learn to row well. You are very polite..no offense taken. Heading to the gym to give this a whirl. Thanks for the motivation.😊
Your Chanel has been a great help for me and I don’t know how I missed this video before but I found it today, perfect timing as I was just feeling like my form was way off trying to keep my legs “correct” when I do have a big belly. I row tomorrow and I will try this out and see if it helps. I think I just needed “permission” to accommodate my belly. 🥸
Outstanding tutorial. Former power lifter here that got fat. I have the same rower, just bought it. I row every day and I wish I did this sooner! Good tip on the straps my knees don't come inside my arms I have to open up a bit. I'm getting there.
Great information yet again. I appreciate it. Going to loosen the straps and see how I like it. I have been struggling with this issue and you solved it. Thank you!
Great video, but please don't worry about offending anyone. I'm here because I'm fat, I'm fully aware that I'm fat, and I'm watching this video because I want to be less fat. But this is great advice that is really helpful in class.
Thank you so much! I used to work at a rowing studio and was thin so I was used to that form. Well, covid hit and I’m uh, SIGNIFICANTLY larger and was struggling with getting my full range of motion. I was worried having my knees apart so I could get all the way in was bad form, so glad to know I wasn’t risking hurting myself. This video was so helpful, hopefully soon I can be back to being able to use proper form
I'm down from 247 to 239 in 5 weeks alternating indoor rowing and indoor cycling with moderate diet changes. I may have to check out your ebook I need to invest in a better rower as well. Using a cheap mag rower from Amazon. Works for now but one day it would be nice to have a water rower.
@@trainingtall picked up a used waterrower and bought your ebook yesterday. About to join the English Channel virtual challenge and row my way to the finish line while working on form
Love it. I had my straps to tight and not only did it make it diffacult to row....at the end of the workout when I was out of breath I had a very hard time getting my feet out. Not fun at all. As my belly gets smaller my knees are staying closer togeather throughout the motion. 6' 305 when I started following your workouts. I like the 40 min one and the 30 min 2min on one min off interval rowing video. I noticed more improvements with the interval workout for sure. THANK YOU!
Thanks for this video! I go to the gym regularly but never did the rower. Have a belly I am trying to lose. With this Cornona Virus the gym is closed for awhile. I have a treadmill and NordicTrack freeglider but just got a Matrix rower based on your review. Thanks again for the technique tips.
Love your videos. Bit of humour and so informative. I'm only 5ft 1 watching 6ft 8 guy lol but like u say it's not just for tall ppl. Rowing was my fav exercise at the gym years ago so getting one to try at home. Thanks again for your videos
I love, love, love the rowing machine and I am making good progress at it. I wanted to see if I do have a good technique for it and this video showed me that I did, which makes me really happy. Thank you for this informational video :)
Fantastic video thanks for the information, I have just started 2 weeks ago on my rowing machine due to being lock down until there is a vaccine available, I noticed getting my seating position correct help me greatly, my legs do splay out but I have had no knee pain as yet. I am loving every minute rowing, if I could afford your book I would buy it but I have used all of my money on the machine. It looks like 18 months to 2 years before a vaccine will be released to help beat coronavirus. Stay safe everyone let's live to go rowing another day
Thank you for doing this video...I'm a big guy and I'm not totally new to rowing, I haven't done it in a few yrs and i found this video to be so helpful...to know i'm doing it correctly considering my size is the assurance I needed....I'm back to rowing for weight loss....trying to get myself in shape for my Disney trip in Dec...gotta keep up with a 6 yr old....lol
Thank you for this video. I've been trying to get back in shape after several years of a lethargic lifestyle. I've tried jogging and cycling to get my cardo. Hated cycling and jogging is too hard for my fluffier body. Decided to get myself a Concept 2 for the New Year and really enjoy using it, but was worried I was modifying my technique incorrectly.
Thank u so much for this video ots exactly what I was looking for! Was worried i wouldnt be able to row as plus size and worried about not being able to do the movement
‘Put your feet on the ground”. I’m slim, but have arthritis in my lower back, so just like a large abdomen, I can’t flex forward in recovery using the foot plates. Putting my feet on the ground allows much better recovery into the catch. I can still do the drive (my machine is on carpet so there’s no slipping). Give it a try. BTW, I have a Waterrower clone so it’s close to the floor to start with. Surprisingly, I don’t experience back pain with rowing. Thanks.
wery informative - I used to row lightweight. Now thirty years older and 25 kg heavier i can recognise the problems with a belly starting to row again. I find it very helpfull to lower my feets (compared to my settings as an competitive rower). It helps me to keep the heels down. The stroke gets a little longer, and the movement in my hips increases - on the concept 2 just one hole lower than normal. This i s just my experience. Let me hear what you think.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm more of a hermit--plus I live in the middle of nowhere--and in the past 8 or 9 years I've tried a treadmill, recumbent bike, elliptical, and I hate them all. I'm hoping I'll like my new rowing machine or at least not hate it. I'm nervous about it though because I'm so out of shape! Thank you for the modifications!
Thanks so much for this, my primary concern with getting the Ergatta is how close together the foot placement is on top of my size, being 6'4" 350+ with short legs makes for all sorts of fun contortions to get certain workouts done
Love the info and energy you provide. Question - what about technique for on the water rowing since pulling in to the chest all the way would create an issue for tapping down and out? Would their stroke not be as long? Do they compensate by overreaching at the catch? TIA
I currently have a huge gut, much like the pillow... and I have had a Concept 2 in my basement for 2 years, only used it maybe 10 times. My gut gets in the way so much. That and I feel like it just doesn't have enough resistance. I know it's not supposed to feel like a squat, but when I do a full motion, that fan moves so much that the next motion is too easy and I end up going back and forth and it frustrates me beyond all belief. My legs are already... powerful from carrying around 295lbs and being a former Army Scout who did weight lifting and ran 5 miles a day in a... previous life. I'm so discouraged, I know it's supposed to be lightweight endurance training, but I'm so used to feeling resistance that the rowing machine just drives me crazy. Though to be fair, I also have a Bowflex and don't touch that either. Depression and anxiety are a horrendous demon to deal with.
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