Shane, thanks so much for these videos. There truly is a “connection” to the machine and you more than anyone speak so clearly to the dividends that accrue from strengthening that connection.
I've watched you jump into those foot straps and out again so quickly so many times and I've wondered how the heck you do it. Thanks!!! I've been struggling and fumbling but will practice the heck out of how you showed how to do it and move on from there. BTW, speaking of your parents, GREAT job that they're trying to be active and keep moving. I attended a 4wk training class on Avoiding Falls for the elderly (which they let me in not for my age but because I was really struggling with balance issues). We were put through strength and balance training. 5yrs later I'm still 'training' and while my balance itself still isn't great, I'm strong enough to only have near misses these days. I'm only 57 going on 30. 😀
Gaelyne, you're choice to go through this is one of the most empowering stories people could see. I hope tons of people read what you've written because everything you're going through is what so many of us will go through in our lifetimes and taking small action steps go a long way. Thank you for sharing!
Great video series! I have a tendency to raise my toes on the recovery and "pull" myself back to the catch. Any advice on how to keep my feet flat during the return?
Thanks for the awesome tutorials and workouts! Do you ever recommend people to row without shoes and/or no strap in order to develop a better feel for what their feet are doing?
Great comments! When I learned to row, my instructor would hold the center of the handle at the catch, and have me push hard through my feet. When my butt just started to lift off the seat, she would let the handle go a little so I didn’t actually lift too far off the seat. A few of those at the start of every session really allowed me to understand the muscle engagement that should be going on. Thoughts on that technique? Love the Channel!
Have you thought about mentioning wearing what some would call "minimum lift" shoes? Seems like most shoes have an elevated heel, and a lot of cushion - which may absorb at least a small part of your push against the machine.
The quick release isn't possible if you have a stomach in the way. You can't grab or even reach your feet. Or that could be a busty problem. I have both. I have to leave at least one foot's strap loose so I'm not trapped.
That's completely ok Theda. Remember, all things are goals to work towards. As you lose weight or find more mobility in your life this may become more possible. Always modify and adjust for your own needs and help me understand your own needs by filling me in on the modifications you make so perhaps we can help others as well.
What do you think about lower price made-for-home use machines that have a swivel joint for the footrest (or I don't know what it's name is in English)? Are they worse by any means, and should they be anchored down, or is it okay as long as I keep what you said in the video?
@@GuidoHendriks1990 I think he uses it to increase the stroke length by compressing a little more; too much, and you'd lose strength because of the mechanical disadvantage, but maybe a little helps. Just my guess.
Love this discussion here and it looks like all of you arrived at the answer. Yes, it will allow you a little more length in the stroke as long as you can maintain all other positions and that you know how to place the heel and drive "with intention" is where I'm going with it. Does this make sense Guido?
One area I’m still not clear on is drag factor. You’ve made some good vids on this but I’m still unclear how it relates to distance per stroke. For example, if I select a higher drag factor, and assuming I maintain the same stroke rate as I did on a lower drag factor, do I go further on each stroke at that higher drag factor?
It depends. HIGHER DRAG FACTOR - power -Single stroke requires more force, but less strokes per minute, to achieve the same speed LOWER DRAG FACTOR - -frequency>single stroke requires less power, but to achieve the same speed, more strokes per minute is needed(stroke frequency) So, answer to your question depends on HOW MUCH POWER your put in your EACH stroke. If you put the same ammount of force into each stroke on a high drag factor as on lower drag factor with the same stroke frequency, you'll be slower.
