Runners Using the Rowing Machine? How cross-training can be used to give your running a BOOST by ‘sneaking’ in high intensity work

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  1. I actually love the rowing machine and it’s one of my staple cross-trainer machines 🙂 I like that it works so many parts of the body and is a good mix of cardio and resistance work. It can be easy to ‘cheat’ on it though so my main focus is doing it properly and maintaining good form for the 10 – 15 minute bursts I tend to do it in!

    • haha….okay how bout u do some extra rowing on my behalf?!?! 😉 just kidding, but WAY TO BE in loving that machine because it’s a great workout for you!

  2. I definitely love the rowing machine! I used to use it in the gym, but now I work out at home. I used to try to stay on there for 20-30 minutes and take it easy, but it’s definitely more effective if it’s high intensity for just a few minutes instead!

    • hmm, i guess i’m the only loon on the block who isn’t in love with the rower. 😉 jk. but it’s such an awesome total body workout, i’m happy to see others are putting it to use!

  3. never used a rowing machine. not sure why, actually.

    you know, my I went to spinning a lot when I was injured – I think it really did help me maintain fitness and get fitness back more quickly. I’ve stopped doing it as much now because I’m afraid of tiring out my legs for my running workouts, but maybe I should go back. I think it really helped me, esp in keeping my HR up for 45 min or so — and seeing as I don’t get that out of my tempo runs, I think spinning may be in order this week (along with my 4-5 mile tempo, which I’m going to try really hard not to stop on).

    • haha…don’t feel bad, actually until my coach talked about it i don’t think the thought to even try it ever occurred to me! 😉

      that said, i kno spinning can royally kick ur butt and i know that’s a killer workout and can jack the HR up there! let me know if u get ur spin on this week. 😉

  4. I love the rowing machine, but I usually only last 5 minutes on it! After reading this, it makes me want to add it to my work out tomorrow 😀

  5. I don’t love the machine, but I love actual rowing!! When you get that boat going it feels like flying. Similar to when you’ve got an amazing run going on!! I usually row as well during track season. It helps a lot.

      • Doo it!! You’ll love it…there’s a lot of good pain that goes into a 2km rowing race and you could be a lightweight and not have to row against the 6 foot girls 😉 I was reading the other day about how the current single sculls mens world champ retained his title primarily through running training, as he had a back injury preventing him from rowing…so it works both ways!

    • haha….actually KUDOS to u for checking urself and holding off…i kno sometimes it can be tempting to do more or try something knew, but it takes brains and wisdom to remember wat’s best for ur bod in the big picture. 🙂 hope PT went great!!!

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