Thank you dark horse, just completed my first rowing work out. I’m 46 yrs old and 320lb, I made the decision to change my life today. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I am 44 and was way out of shape. I am 5'6 and ballooned up to 387 lbs. I was giant. Last September at 368 lbs, I said no more. I started a huge lifestyle change. Keto, 20:4 fast, calorie deficit. and I dropped 65lbs. For Christmas, my wife and I gave each other a gym and converted a room in the basement. We got a rower and adjustable dumbbells to start. I challenged myself to start on January 1 and row every day for a month and I've already lost 16 more pounds this year. I'm stronger than I've been in years. I have energy to actually do shit. We've never met. I've never spoken with you, but thank you. Seriously. I made a decision to change my life, but the videos you have put together about rowing is just a huge service. I've rowed this exact workout every single day beginning to end for the last 23 days. One day, I actually had the energy to do it twice. This workout still kicks my ass.
Got my row machine last week and I’ve done about 6 various workouts from the DH videos. Started at 200 lbs from depression eating and binge drinking in quarantine. Been taking pics every day to look back and see progress. Already feeling 100 x better! It’s very therapeutic and can’t wait to do my workout everyday! Love the positivity.
Hey there I am a beginner rower… loving this video. Looking to be inspired and connected to others with similar obstacles (depression) and goals. How goes your journey???
I never did rowing for more than 5 min till date and did a whole 30 Mins today!! You were like a great personal trainer for us all. Please keep making more of these long videos! Loved it
Thank you for this. I’m getting back into rowing as plantar fasciitis has curtailed my running, and after 10 years languishing and lonely in the garage my husband threatened to sell my Concept 2. I’m so glad I’ve found your videos, as otherwise I wouldn’t have the discipline to do an effective workout. You “sit” on our folded tent and my sons fishing gear and keep me company and motivate me whilst I huff and puff my way back to fitness. Keep up the good work!
I have a condition called dysautonomia. It causes all kinds of symptoms I have been feeling defeated. Today was the first time I worked out for 30 min in a year because of your video. Thank you!
Hi I'm male 69 on October 18th. I purchased a Dripex Rower about a month ago and doing the 30 minutes beginner every morning, my left leg thinner and bad knee due to past motorcycle accident so not as flexible but able to complete all of the rowing. It does make me feel better and will carry on rowing thank you Shane.
Hey man, recently turned 40 and just started rowing. I have two kids under 6 and a full time desk job covid hit me hard with the weight gain. I started waking up at 5am to do this exercise and I'm loving it! I can't thank you enough for your help with getting my health, and fitness back on track!
1 month in, how's it going? I'm really looking for a way to combat a desk job plus 60lbs of Covid weight. Lacking dedicated workout time and motivation, I'm looking for inspiration. How's your workout routine treating you so far?
@@chelseynegron6972 Hey Chelsey, So far so good!! I only do this one once a week now and I'm doing more 30 min ones that progress the SPM's every so often. It's also given me the motivation to go for jogs, or jump rope once or twice a week to mix it up a bit. Unfortunately I over did it with a run and got achilles tendinitis. What's great about rowing is it's very low impact so I can still do this with out pain around my ankle. I'm also getting use to getting up 40 min earlier to get these in. I'm slowly starting to see a difference with my body, but I still need to work on the evening snacks lol. Overall I'm really happy I started rowing!! I just bought an entry level machine from Best Buy because I didn't want to spend a lot on something I might not stick with. I'm glad I did because it works well and still get a good workout from it. Highly recommend getting into it Chelsey, there are a few different content creators on youtube, some I like more than others. I find as the days go by I'm pushing (or pulling?) with more and more force and confidence. I was worried about bad form leading to me hurting my back. That's why I liked the Dark Horse Rowing beginner workouts because he does a great job breaking down the parts of the movement. The arms alone portion was the hardest part for me to conquer lol.
@@renehughes2098 That is so good to hear! I'm happy you're enjoying it and finding it motivating. I also have a love for running - I used to LOVE jogging outside for 5-8 miles at a time but an 60 additional pounds is not great on the knees. Until I'm at a point where I can start running again, I'm finding it hard to even get on the treadmill for a walk. But just hearing how well it's working for you is giving me all kinds of motivation!
@@chelseynegron6972 That was the same for me. Pre-covid I was running 3 to 6 miles. thinking I could just jump back into that was the mistake that got me injured. But I definitely found that his is giving me that sweat and using my core muscles a lot more than running was. I would also give jump rope a shot! When I started I couldn't go a minute without tripping up for having to take a break, but I'm slowly progressing and noticing that I can start to go longer without stopping. Good on you Chelsey for wanting to get your sweat on!! Just checking out this vids and reaching out to me is showing that you already got the motivation. You just need to pull the pull the trigger and get started :) , the habit and routine will come a lot faster than you might realize.
Same 40 year old... 5.30-7:00 Workout. 5 days a week...I've lost 2.4lb a week for 12weeks. I'm getting complimented by men and women / friends - I have been doing more walking and activities and going out with my kids. This is a life habit now, not a diet, or a fad - I got a Fit Bit inspire 2 and now I'm tracking steps / sleep etc. Dropped two jean waist sizes - I haven't had a 34" waist for a decade *High Five for sorting our lives out*
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
Just finished and thank you THANK YOU Shane for doing these workouts. At 61 I've fallen in and out of love with this machine, but everytime I follow your workout and listen to what you're saying, the love wins.
Thanks for the very understandable instructions and doing it with us. I’m 72 years old and this is my first time rowing. I have been a “sitter” most of my life and knew I needed to find something where I would “move”. Rowing seems to be an answer. Thanks again
I’m turning 60 next month and have just gotten the bug. Lucky for me I work in a gym and have access to a marina for the real thing. So glad I found this video!
This guy is one great rowing instructor: This beginner workout / lesson was huge in getting me acclimated! I'll be repeating this lesson on a regular basis. Looking forward exploring more from Mr. Dark Horse! Thank you sir!
Thanks for the video, I’m 60 year old with osteoporosis and need to strengthen my stamina. I found your workout and I love rowing. I’m looking forward to building my way up to the intermediate workouts.
I just got back on my water rowing machine today..have it 2 years..tried several videos with instructors..got bored with them...but YOU DEAR DARK HORSE are a fantastic instructor, encourager, entertainer, and motivator ... I was only going to do 20 min but didn't want to stop once i got going on the MECHANICS of the stroke you were explaining and showing...WHAT A GAME CHANGER !! My husband watched you for a few minutes at the end and wants to try using the rower now !!! THANK YOU !!! (p.s. we are in our late 60's)
Shane, you are an excellent coach!! Thank you! Most of the reason I chose concept 2 rower was because of all the online support and videos. So glad I found YOUR videos!!
I woke up tired, depressed and in a foreign land. Shane, thank you for your workout, your encouragement and your overall positivity. I have stopped rowing for a while, but boy do you bring me back to the days I would plough through your workouts. Thank you and I really appreciate your work and your channel.
Just bought a rowing machine and it will arrive tomorrow, can't wait to get started! With the pandemic, grad school taking over all of my time and not doing much physical activity. I'm turning 43 and I've put on weight just need to do something I can keep up with. I used to do hiit training, insanity and all that, not anymore. So much looking forward to this.
HAHAHAHAAAAAAHMAZING, with extra ZING! You're instruction is SO topnotch, and this workout is SO FUN. Today was my 7th time returning to it, and each and every time, something else clicks and I have those eureka power moments. I can't thank you enough for being the person I get to row with, and teaching me this amazing tool!!
Hi, I'm 62 M HW. I started rowing a couple of months ago when I bought a concept 2 rower. I had been rowing at a Crossfit gym, but I found that I was working myself to death with a lot of wasted effort. So now I'm learning from you and working on my technique and enjoying it so much more. Today, I did this workout with you and saw good results with less s/min.
Excellent workout. I’m four weeks from Covid pneumonia,this was my first time back to rowing, this routine was perfect re-entry. . I’ve been spinning and swimming three weeks.
Decided I needed to get fitter and was going to buy one of those interactive rowers, but wasn’t keen on monthly subscriptions and the initial purchase price, so brought a Concept 2 due to its great reputation and now have you as my PT. the machine arrived Easter day and I’ve already done two of you beginners lessons. All I can say is Thank you. Really looking forward to repeating this one regularly and learning more from you.
This was by far one of my most enjoyable workouts ever!! Always been drawn to the rower but never knew how to use it to the best effect. I am in!! Thanks dude
Thank you for making this video. I haven’t worked out in so long because of depression and your positive energy and calming energy really helped me. I did a full 30 mins and feel so amazing! Thank you. You have a new subscriber!
Thank you Shane. This beginner workout is what got me started on the rower two months ago…down 8 pounds and counting and feeling stronger every day. Love the concept 2 and Dark Horse!🐎❤
My wife and I just joined your channel and got our first rowing machine; this video has been instrumental in helping us begin our journey towards fitness. Thank you!
Thank you for the video Shane. I've lost 45lbs on keto in the last three months and have been road biking 20mil 3x per/wk but I felt that I needed a more full body cardo that wasn't high impact. After determining rowing was the way to go it took me a while to figure out the right one for me (went with water). The next thing was training since I knew next to zilch. I happened across your channel and have been watching to familiarize myself with rowing, proper technique etc. Thank you again for the videos. Very informative and helpful.
I just starting working out again after having my 4th baby last year. I've never been able to sit on a rowing machine for longer than 10 minutes at any point in my life before this - thank you so much for this great workout!! I can't wait to do more!
My buddy’s had a machine in the garage gathering dust for a while. I cleaned it an found you vids. Here I am 5 days in and it’s become my morning routine. You’re a great coach Shane! Thanks for the workout!
At 56 yrs old this is my first rowing workout. It was awesome and it made me focus and think about evey movement. Thank you for keeping me on track It is easy to get off balance. I didn't even realize I was using so many muscles and my joints don't hurt. Thank you! 😊 will be doing this again!
When deciding whether to buy a concept 2 machine I called the company direct to ask questions. During that conversation the person mentioned you and your TH-cam channel. I’m so glad she did. I didn’t realize I could sweat this much on a rower. I love the way you break everything down. It makes more sense when you do this. Thank you for getting me excited about rowing and I appreciate your free videos to get started.
Great workout! I'm 58 and a little more than overweight. I spend the majority of my waking hours behind a desk or driving. Gym memberships, free weights, and other popular workouts don't haven't worked for me. I bought a rower a couple of weeks ago and am already addicted. Love that I can roll out of bed, put shoes on, and row into my day. Rowing is the first workout that gives me the same full body workout satisfaction as I got as a competitive swimmer way back "in the 1900's" as my daughter would say. Looking forward to coming back to this workout again and again!
LOVE this workout! I started rowing a few weeks ago and now my technique rowing has vastly improved and I have a very steady flow and love how I’m working my full body. Thanks Shane!
Thank you, Dark Horse! I just completed my very first ever rowing 🚣🏻♀️ workout, and I couldn’t have done the 30 min. without you❣️🙏🏼 Thank you for the constant posture reminders and analogies. The $100 bill analogy worked like a charm 😆🤣😂 Looking forward to repeating this one many times until it seems like no big deal…and then…onward to the beginner’s level! I’m 71 and have lost 60 lbs. on the LEAN program. 100 lbs. to go, so I appreciate your workouts that keep my joints safe so that I can stay on track. Again…thank you❣️✝️🙏🏼
This video is so helpful and motivational! Thank you! I'm rehabbing from a torn labrum in my shoulder, followed by SLAP surgery and a complication of adhesive capsulitis. My PT suggested rowing in my quest to regain strength, but my form hasn't been the best - too much force, not enough finesse! This instruction gave me longevity in my workout today, plus lots of interesting things to play with and think about. I'm already looking forward to my next row! Thanks again.
My resting heart rate is now in the 50s after starting your rowing workouts, it's scary but I'm sure it's fitness, I'm obese but I would consider myself fit for my weight. Thankyou for all your help with the technique of rowing, it's great!
Thanks for updating the beginner workout! Those pause drills are straight FIRE and helped me isolate my form to make some easy corrections. Keep it up Coach Farmer!
Your videos have taught me more than I learned rowing for more than two years with a personal trainer. I’m rehabbing from surgery and really enjoying your videos, thank you!
Thank you! Thank you! First week using my 'Sunny rowing machine from Amazon.' First time working out with you! Drills are awesome and very integrated to learning to row properly. I will be back tomorrow night with this one again.
I’m 71 yrs old and an avid exerciser. Row three days a week, dumbbell training three days a week and stretch/meditate every day. Bought my Concept 2 at the beginning of COVID and got into it quickly. Love your videos (even if you get too mouthy)! 5’9 174lbs. Thank you for everything!
Great video. I usually find other follow along "beginner workouts" to be too intense, but rowing by myself made me insecure about my technique and resulting in back pains and stuff. This is perfect.
This was a really great workout and helped me step up from the 15 min intro workouts I have been doing since getting a new rower. I would like to know more about feet placement. My heel comes up when I am at the end of the stroke, and I've been moving the strap placement around a little. Glad it is only so important. Thank you your videos were just what I was looking for such as practical, encouraging, technical and not gung-ho.
Thank you! I’ve been using the Hydrow workouts which make no sense ( they row with two oars) and they film from the front. I never figured out the correct technique till this workout! Also, no annoying music and personal stories. Just the important info!
Dear TH-cam. Pls stop with these 10 adverts b4 one can watch this video. Anyway. I've been rowing with a mate of myne. 500 sprint 10 push ups 10 squats and 10 sit ups we repeat this 10 times. In the last 2 months I've got a better looking back upper body legs and my core is stronger than b4. We have now switched it up to 1000 sprints followed by 20 sit ups 20 squats and 20 sit ups. It's tough but rewarding on your health. I had and issue with my love handles but they seem to be Goin away threw hard work diet and no beer. Lol. Tnks 4 this video peace
As a cyclist who transitioned to doing rowing as a more "complete" workout, the arms part was the hardest 🤣 Great workout, the ability to check and assess form is super handy. Will be doing this workout for a while as those drills also help focus which muscles you're using too. As someone who is NOT that flexible, I couldn't even do the stretches properly afterwards. I am working on this with some other stretches that work the whole posterior chain, so hopefully I'll see progress there.
I just bought a beginner rowing machine for at home use. In my research, I came across your channel. love how you explain the form, stroke rate, and challenges. This feels very approachable. I'm very excited to get started along with your videos.
Man, first time around when I got my rowing machine, I just looked up the basic way of how to do the movements properly and just did that for the whole of my workout time. Had a pretty big time of falling off and not doing it anymore until recently. Then went back into it, but I wasn't sure if comfortable with doing it correctly anymore so I did the YT search again. So happy I found this. Doing it alongside the vid, adding those extra exercises in, it just occupies my brain that tiny bit more, enough for me to go through with it all more smoothly and not feel like I'm just pushing myself and dropping all the necessary pose stuff towards the end. I'm gonna keep coming back to this one for a while probably, it's just so much better than what I used to do! Thank you
I'm always having a hard time rowing, but still try to push through it. After my membership expired, I decided that I'm not going to renew it, so I went hunting on TH-cam and found this video last week Thursday and decided to give it a try.... IT WAS A GAME CHANGER!! I've been doing it since then. I'm so happy! Mind you I have 40% AVN in my hip, so work outs can be challenging for me. I did this without any issues. Thank you so much!
Hey Shane, I really appreciate the video! I just got a Sunny Rowing machine and I found and have been using this video every day for the last 2+ weeks as I learn to row properly. 1 thing I just ran into 2 days ago, and I feel like in a future easiest begginer video version it could be discussed, is breathing properly. A few days ago I got comfortable enough to start pushing really hard for the last 4 minutes. I didn't know how to breath properly and I found myself holding my breath on the hardest pushes. The pressure that caused in my body was strong enough it damaged my right ear. I am hoping it is not permanent, and by no means do I blame anyone for it, but it would be nice to see others avoid my problem. Just a thought. I did find a breathing video you did separately after this happened, but having it maybe in the warmup portion of a future version of this video would be helpful :). I can't wait to go to the 30 minute begginer videos in a week or 2!
Thank you so much! I've been working for a few months to rebuild my hamstrings as they shortened over the years due to my being a wheelchair user. My partner and I started with cycling but recently got a rowing machine. This workout was perfect for a beginner and got my heart rate up without me having to take a break and pause. Thanks again!❤
I’m 56 years old and my husband bought me a Concept 2 rower for my birthday last year, because I love to row , even though I might not have the right form, right after I found out that I have plantar fasciitis in both feet and tendinitis also in my left foot, so long story short I couldn’t use my rower, I became so frustrated doing everything I should to help me, when I found dark horse on TH-cam and today I Monday, April 8 I did this 30 minute workout and I absolutely love it and we’ll see if it aggravates my planter fasciitis. Thank you Dark horse I’m so glad I found you.
Male, 31 here. Just trying to lose some dad bod weight gained in the last couple years since my daughter was born. Bought a WaterRower yesterday and this was my first workout!
My second workout- you are an amazing coach!! Thank you!! The constant reminders of watching your form and thoughts make me feel successful!!! THANK YOU!!
Thank you for such a wonderful first rower workout actually completed it and I feel great. 48 years young wanting great heart health and lose 25 lbs you gained a new subscriber thanks again.
Hi Shane from Canada. Got my rowing machine 3 months ago but was not committed. I found DH, jumped on my machine and following you diligently. Thank you and see you tomorrow morning.
I’ve been sedentary for decades and always meaning to start the gym and I never thought that on my first try I’d rly finish this 30 mins workout but I did it ! You’re a great coach, im serious. The work you do is marvellous. Thank you
Great workout. The 2 minute intervals in 8 min sections helped me keep working through the whole 30 minutes. The technical tips really help keep the knee and back pain at bay.
Thank you so much for this. I'm 65 and had an ankle replacement 3 weeks ago non weight bearing L leg. Itching for my cardio! First time on a rowing machine.
Watching your videos have been so helpful, I can’t even begin to tell you how much. I’m 52 and have never really rowed before and started to take it more seriously this year. I feel so much more confident about my technique, form and pace. When I slowed everything down and started working out to songs as slow as 50bpm it gave me that window of time to focus on what I was doing right and what I was doing wrong. My posture still needs some finessing but I don’t look anything like I did a couple months ago. Thank you so much for these tutorials ❤!
Wooowwwww! This is something totally new for me! I just purchased a rower for 40 dollars on the marketplace and I'm so impressed with this machine and with you of course for teaching me how to do this! Your amazing 👏
Just bought my first rower and this was my first workout! So informative and fun! I’m 38 and have four children on my journey to better health. Thank you! 💖
Thank you so much for this instruction video for new rowers. I have just purchased a secondhand concept 2 and this was first workout. You have a very natural and unique style of presentation which helped me to enjoy and learn at the same time. Thanks again,I’ve subscribed and will be looking forward to working my way through your beginners videos,
Hi, here Max from Spain. I routinely use my rowing machine 3 - 4 times per week, and have to say that your routines are great. You specially care for the people behind your camera not to be burned out and finish the workout even before beginning. Please, keep on creating so cool sessions for us! Many thanks!
Today was my first rowing workout. I loved it! I'm 47 and just starting my journey to better health. It was great rowing along with you and learning proper technique. I can't wait to "graduate" from this workout to some of your other ones. Thank you!
I'm new to rowing and started with this and it's been great!! I'm going to keep with this workout for the next 4 to 6 weeks until I'm sure about my form. I'm not sure if anyone else feels this.. but I really think it's harder to cheat if I'm not strapped in and so I'm going to go with that. Thanks so much for this resource I'm certain I would have picked up a whole bunch of bad habits if I didn't have it!!
Thank you so much for your videos.. Wow.. I'm almost 65 and love these workouts. I just did your intermediate interval workout, and try as I may, I could only get to mid 700 meters.. I've noticed that the harder you pull towards your chest, the more meters you get. I followed your stroke rates but couldn't get to your meters. I'm hoping this improves with time. Thank you again.. :)
Thank you dark horse, just completed my first rowing work out. I’m 46 yrs old and 320lb, I made the decision to change my life today. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Duran, hows it going? Workouts still going strong?
good job man :) I believe in you
How is it going dude
Hows it going there my man?
Blessings man, Hope you ll go beyond your expectations ande improve your lifestyle in all aspects! God bless !
I am 44 and was way out of shape. I am 5'6 and ballooned up to 387 lbs. I was giant. Last September at 368 lbs, I said no more. I started a huge lifestyle change. Keto, 20:4 fast, calorie deficit. and I dropped 65lbs. For Christmas, my wife and I gave each other a gym and converted a room in the basement. We got a rower and adjustable dumbbells to start. I challenged myself to start on January 1 and row every day for a month and I've already lost 16 more pounds this year. I'm stronger than I've been in years. I have energy to actually do shit. We've never met. I've never spoken with you, but thank you. Seriously. I made a decision to change my life, but the videos you have put together about rowing is just a huge service. I've rowed this exact workout every single day beginning to end for the last 23 days. One day, I actually had the energy to do it twice. This workout still kicks my ass.
Best beginner workout out there, thank you for giving it to us for free
Got my row machine last week and I’ve done about 6 various workouts from the DH videos. Started at 200 lbs from depression eating and binge drinking in quarantine. Been taking pics every day to look back and see progress. Already feeling 100 x better! It’s very therapeutic and can’t wait to do my workout everyday! Love the positivity.
Hey there I am a beginner rower… loving this video. Looking to be inspired and connected to others with similar obstacles (depression) and goals. How goes your journey???
I never did rowing for more than 5 min till date and did a whole 30 Mins today!! You were like a great personal trainer for us all. Please keep making more of these long videos! Loved it
I’m so
I recently joined a rowing team at my school. Hopefully, I’ll be able to put all the work on my rowing machine to good use
Thank you for this. I’m getting back into rowing as plantar fasciitis has curtailed my running, and after 10 years languishing and lonely in the garage my husband threatened to sell my Concept 2. I’m so glad I’ve found your videos, as otherwise I wouldn’t have the discipline to do an effective workout. You “sit” on our folded tent and my sons fishing gear and keep me company and motivate me whilst I huff and puff my way back to fitness. Keep up the good work!
I have a condition called dysautonomia. It causes all kinds of symptoms I have been feeling defeated. Today was the first time I worked out for 30 min in a year because of your video. Thank you!
Hi I'm male 69 on October 18th. I purchased a Dripex Rower about a month ago and doing the 30 minutes beginner every morning, my left leg thinner and bad knee due to past motorcycle accident so not as flexible but able to complete all of the rowing. It does make me feel better and will carry on rowing thank you Shane.
Hey man, recently turned 40 and just started rowing. I have two kids under 6 and a full time desk job covid hit me hard with the weight gain. I started waking up at 5am to do this exercise and I'm loving it! I can't thank you enough for your help with getting my health, and fitness back on track!
1 month in, how's it going? I'm really looking for a way to combat a desk job plus 60lbs of Covid weight. Lacking dedicated workout time and motivation, I'm looking for inspiration. How's your workout routine treating you so far?
@@chelseynegron6972 Hey Chelsey, So far so good!! I only do this one once a week now and I'm doing more 30 min ones that progress the SPM's every so often. It's also given me the motivation to go for jogs, or jump rope once or twice a week to mix it up a bit. Unfortunately I over did it with a run and got achilles tendinitis. What's great about rowing is it's very low impact so I can still do this with out pain around my ankle. I'm also getting use to getting up 40 min earlier to get these in. I'm slowly starting to see a difference with my body, but I still need to work on the evening snacks lol. Overall I'm really happy I started rowing!! I just bought an entry level machine from Best Buy because I didn't want to spend a lot on something I might not stick with. I'm glad I did because it works well and still get a good workout from it. Highly recommend getting into it Chelsey, there are a few different content creators on youtube, some I like more than others. I find as the days go by I'm pushing (or pulling?) with more and more force and confidence. I was worried about bad form leading to me hurting my back. That's why I liked the Dark Horse Rowing beginner workouts because he does a great job breaking down the parts of the movement. The arms alone portion was the hardest part for me to conquer lol.
@@renehughes2098 That is so good to hear! I'm happy you're enjoying it and finding it motivating. I also have a love for running - I used to LOVE jogging outside for 5-8 miles at a time but an 60 additional pounds is not great on the knees. Until I'm at a point where I can start running again, I'm finding it hard to even get on the treadmill for a walk. But just hearing how well it's working for you is giving me all kinds of motivation!
@@chelseynegron6972 That was the same for me. Pre-covid I was running 3 to 6 miles. thinking I could just jump back into that was the mistake that got me injured. But I definitely found that his is giving me that sweat and using my core muscles a lot more than running was. I would also give jump rope a shot! When I started I couldn't go a minute without tripping up for having to take a break, but I'm slowly progressing and noticing that I can start to go longer without stopping. Good on you Chelsey for wanting to get your sweat on!! Just checking out this vids and reaching out to me is showing that you already got the motivation. You just need to pull the pull the trigger and get started :) , the habit and routine will come a lot faster than you might realize.
Same 40 year old... 5.30-7:00 Workout. 5 days a week...I've lost 2.4lb a week for 12weeks. I'm getting complimented by men and women / friends - I have been doing more walking and activities and going out with my kids. This is a life habit now, not a diet, or a fad - I got a Fit Bit inspire 2 and now I'm tracking steps / sleep etc. Dropped two jean waist sizes - I haven't had a 34" waist for a decade *High Five for sorting our lives out*
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
Just finished and thank you THANK YOU Shane for doing these workouts. At 61 I've fallen in and out of love with this machine, but everytime I follow your workout and listen to what you're saying, the love wins.
I just went from my 10 minute boring row session to a very good 28 workout- Thank you for providing this- Great value!
Brilliant workout. Much better than trying to row as far as I can in 30 minutes. So much more enjoyable and much more efficient. Thanks
Thanks for the very understandable instructions and doing it with us. I’m 72 years old and this is my first time rowing. I have been a “sitter” most of my life and knew I needed to find something where I would “move”. Rowing seems to be an answer. Thanks again
I’m turning 60 next month and have just gotten the bug. Lucky for me I work in a gym and have access to a marina for the real thing. So glad I found this video!
This guy is one great rowing instructor: This beginner workout / lesson was huge in getting me acclimated! I'll be repeating this lesson on a regular basis. Looking forward exploring more from Mr. Dark Horse! Thank you sir!
Amazing. I've had a rower for about 2 months, just about ready to give it up. Doing EVERYTHING wrong. Thanks for this.
Thanks for the video, I’m 60 year old with osteoporosis and need to strengthen my stamina. I found your workout and I love rowing. I’m looking forward to building my way up to the intermediate workouts.
This was such a great workout! Kept me focused on the mechanics without getting bored or overwhelmed and a great workout. Thank you!
Thank you sooo much!!!! I'm trying to hit 500 meters in my first 2 minutes and I was able to do 450!!!! Very helpful!!!
About to use this video to get into rowing with my new rower. Hope I stick at it.
I just got back on my water rowing machine today..have it 2 years..tried several videos with instructors..got bored with them...but YOU DEAR DARK HORSE are a fantastic instructor, encourager, entertainer, and motivator ... I was only going to do 20 min but didn't want to stop once i got going on the MECHANICS of the stroke you were explaining and showing...WHAT A GAME CHANGER !! My husband watched you for a few minutes at the end and wants to try using the rower now !!! THANK YOU !!! (p.s. we are in our late 60's)
Shane, you are an excellent coach!! Thank you!
Most of the reason I chose concept 2 rower was because of all the online support and videos.
So glad I found YOUR videos!!
I woke up tired, depressed and in a foreign land. Shane, thank you for your workout, your encouragement and your overall positivity. I have stopped rowing for a while, but boy do you bring me back to the days I would plough through your workouts. Thank you and I really appreciate your work and your channel.
Just bought a rowing machine and it will arrive tomorrow, can't wait to get started! With the pandemic, grad school taking over all of my time and not doing much physical activity. I'm turning 43 and I've put on weight just need to do something I can keep up with. I used to do hiit training, insanity and all that, not anymore. So much looking forward to this.
HAHAHAHAAAAAAHMAZING, with extra ZING! You're instruction is SO topnotch, and this workout is SO FUN. Today was my 7th time returning to it, and each and every time, something else clicks and I have those eureka power moments. I can't thank you enough for being the person I get to row with, and teaching me this amazing tool!!
Hi, I'm 62 M HW. I started rowing a couple of months ago when I bought a concept 2 rower. I had been rowing at a Crossfit gym, but I found that I was working myself to death with a lot of wasted effort. So now I'm learning from you and working on my technique and enjoying it so much more. Today, I did this workout with you and saw good results with less s/min.
Thank you! I would have never thought I could do 30 minutes without crying , and I did it!
Excellent workout. I’m four weeks from Covid pneumonia,this was my first time back to rowing, this routine was perfect re-entry. . I’ve been spinning and swimming three weeks.
I am asking myself if I should do the PERFECT or the ULTIMATE BEGINNER workout. :D this one was great! will try the other one soon
Decided I needed to get fitter and was going to buy one of those interactive rowers, but wasn’t keen on monthly subscriptions and the initial purchase price, so brought a Concept 2 due to its great reputation and now have you as my PT. the machine arrived Easter day and I’ve already done two of you beginners lessons. All I can say is Thank you. Really looking forward to repeating this one regularly and learning more from you.
This was by far one of my most enjoyable workouts ever!! Always been drawn to the rower but never knew how to use it to the best effect. I am in!! Thanks dude
Thank you for making this video. I haven’t worked out in so long because of depression and your positive energy and calming energy really helped me. I did a full 30 mins and feel so amazing! Thank you. You have a new subscriber!
Just did this. Hate everything about it - sore all over! Can’t wait to do it again!!! Thank you! :)
New to rowing and now I am hooked. I definitely was over working my arms. Thank you for teaching the proper form to use through the drills!
Thank you Shane. This beginner workout is what got me started on the rower two months ago…down 8 pounds and counting and feeling stronger every day. Love the concept 2 and Dark Horse!🐎❤
My wife and I just joined your channel and got our first rowing machine; this video has been instrumental in helping us begin our journey towards fitness. Thank you!
thank you very much for the energy, time and commitment you give us.
Thank you for the video Shane.
I've lost 45lbs on keto in the last three months and have been road biking 20mil 3x per/wk but I felt that I needed a more full body cardo that wasn't high impact. After determining rowing was the way to go it took me a while to figure out the right one for me (went with water). The next thing was training since I knew next to zilch. I happened across your channel and have been watching to familiarize myself with rowing, proper technique etc. Thank you again for the videos. Very informative and helpful.
I just starting working out again after having my 4th baby last year. I've never been able to sit on a rowing machine for longer than 10 minutes at any point in my life before this - thank you so much for this great workout!! I can't wait to do more!
Thank you so much! Fairly new to rowing, and this video was excellent to learn proper technique.
My buddy’s had a machine in the garage gathering dust for a while. I cleaned it an found you vids. Here I am 5 days in and it’s become my morning routine. You’re a great coach Shane! Thanks for the workout!
At 56 yrs old this is my first rowing workout. It was awesome and it made me focus and think about evey movement. Thank you for keeping me on track It is easy to get off balance. I didn't even realize I was using so many muscles and my joints don't hurt. Thank you! 😊 will be doing this again!
When deciding whether to buy a concept 2 machine I called the company direct to ask questions. During that conversation the person mentioned you and your TH-cam channel. I’m so glad she did. I didn’t realize I could sweat this much on a rower. I love the way you break everything down. It makes more sense when you do this. Thank you for getting me excited about rowing and I appreciate your free videos to get started.
Great workout! I'm 58 and a little more than overweight. I spend the majority of my waking hours behind a desk or driving. Gym memberships, free weights, and other popular workouts don't haven't worked for me. I bought a rower a couple of weeks ago and am already addicted. Love that I can roll out of bed, put shoes on, and row into my day. Rowing is the first workout that gives me the same full body workout satisfaction as I got as a competitive swimmer way back "in the 1900's" as my daughter would say. Looking forward to coming back to this workout again and again!
This made 30 minutes go by like nothing. Great video and extremely helpful for someone like me just starting out.
LOVE this workout! I started rowing a few weeks ago and now my technique rowing has vastly improved and I have a very steady flow and love how I’m working my full body. Thanks Shane!
Love it! You’re very welcome
Maybe if C.J. was rowing in the off-season we wouldn't get blown out in round 1
Thank you, Dark Horse! I just completed my very first ever rowing 🚣🏻♀️ workout, and I couldn’t have done the 30 min. without you❣️🙏🏼 Thank you for the constant posture reminders and analogies. The $100 bill analogy worked like a charm 😆🤣😂 Looking forward to repeating this one many times until it seems like no big deal…and then…onward to the beginner’s level! I’m 71 and have lost 60 lbs. on the LEAN program. 100 lbs. to go, so I appreciate your workouts that keep my joints safe so that I can stay on track. Again…thank you❣️✝️🙏🏼
Can’t wait to try this workout tomorrow on my rower 🙂
This video is so helpful and motivational! Thank you! I'm rehabbing from a torn labrum in my shoulder, followed by SLAP surgery and a complication of adhesive capsulitis. My PT suggested rowing in my quest to regain strength, but my form hasn't been the best - too much force, not enough finesse! This instruction gave me longevity in my workout today, plus lots of interesting things to play with and think about. I'm already looking forward to my next row! Thanks again.
New UK subscriber.
Thank you for great content, 2nd session done on my concept 2 🤛
I was a bit nervous starting this workout but by the end of it, I felt amazing!
Looks like a bunch of us need to know what resistance level to utilize. Can you guide us? Thank you so much!
Loved work out and get detailed instructions. Will return for more workouts
My resting heart rate is now in the 50s after starting your rowing workouts, it's scary but I'm sure it's fitness, I'm obese but I would consider myself fit for my weight. Thankyou for all your help with the technique of rowing, it's great!
Thanks for updating the beginner workout! Those pause drills are straight FIRE and helped me isolate my form to make some easy corrections. Keep it up Coach Farmer!
True that Sam!
Your videos have taught me more than I learned rowing for more than two years with a personal trainer. I’m rehabbing from surgery and really enjoying your videos, thank you!
Thank you! Thank you! First week using my 'Sunny rowing machine from Amazon.' First time working out with you! Drills are awesome and very integrated to learning to row properly. I will be back tomorrow night with this one again.
I’m 71 yrs old and an avid exerciser. Row three days a week, dumbbell training three days a week and stretch/meditate every day. Bought my Concept 2 at the beginning of COVID and got into it quickly. Love your videos (even if you get too mouthy)! 5’9 174lbs. Thank you for everything!
Great video. I usually find other follow along "beginner workouts" to be too intense, but rowing by myself made me insecure about my technique and resulting in back pains and stuff. This is perfect.
Thank you! This is the introduction I have been looking for.
This was a really great workout and helped me step up from the 15 min intro workouts I have been doing since getting a new rower. I would like to know more about feet placement. My heel comes up when I am at the end of the stroke, and I've been moving the strap placement around a little. Glad it is only so important. Thank you your videos were just what I was looking for such as practical, encouraging, technical and not gung-ho.
Thank you! I’ve been using the Hydrow workouts which make no sense ( they row with two oars) and they film from the front. I never figured out the correct technique till this workout! Also, no annoying music and personal stories. Just the important info!
Wow just completed my first work out with you and I feel great thank you
Dear TH-cam. Pls stop with these 10 adverts b4 one can watch this video. Anyway. I've been rowing with a mate of myne. 500 sprint 10 push ups 10 squats and 10 sit ups we repeat this 10 times. In the last 2 months I've got a better looking back upper body legs and my core is stronger than b4. We have now switched it up to 1000 sprints followed by 20 sit ups 20 squats and 20 sit ups. It's tough but rewarding on your health. I had and issue with my love handles but they seem to be Goin away threw hard work diet and no beer. Lol. Tnks 4 this video peace
As a cyclist who transitioned to doing rowing as a more "complete" workout, the arms part was the hardest 🤣 Great workout, the ability to check and assess form is super handy. Will be doing this workout for a while as those drills also help focus which muscles you're using too. As someone who is NOT that flexible, I couldn't even do the stretches properly afterwards. I am working on this with some other stretches that work the whole posterior chain, so hopefully I'll see progress there.
I just bought a beginner rowing machine for at home use. In my research, I came across your channel. love how you explain the form, stroke rate, and challenges. This feels very approachable. I'm very excited to get started along with your videos.
Man, first time around when I got my rowing machine, I just looked up the basic way of how to do the movements properly and just did that for the whole of my workout time.
Had a pretty big time of falling off and not doing it anymore until recently. Then went back into it, but I wasn't sure if comfortable with doing it correctly anymore so I did the YT search again.
So happy I found this. Doing it alongside the vid, adding those extra exercises in, it just occupies my brain that tiny bit more, enough for me to go through with it all more smoothly and not feel like I'm just pushing myself and dropping all the necessary pose stuff towards the end.
I'm gonna keep coming back to this one for a while probably, it's just so much better than what I used to do! Thank you
i am a Beginner, i follow you from Germany. You are the best one with Row Machine . Thank you
Thank you for the positivity and encouragement in your videos!! It makes the rowing drills fun and easier to follow! Keep up the great work!
I'm always having a hard time rowing, but still try to push through it. After my membership expired, I decided that I'm not going to renew it, so I went hunting on TH-cam and found this video last week Thursday and decided to give it a try.... IT WAS A GAME CHANGER!! I've been doing it since then. I'm so happy!
Mind you I have 40% AVN in my hip, so work outs can be challenging for me. I did this without any issues. Thank you so much!
Thank you!! I am a beginner rower and on a healthier me journey. This workout was awesome, loved the drills to break up the monotony!
Hey Shane, I really appreciate the video! I just got a Sunny Rowing machine and I found and have been using this video every day for the last 2+ weeks as I learn to row properly.
1 thing I just ran into 2 days ago, and I feel like in a future easiest begginer video version it could be discussed, is breathing properly. A few days ago I got comfortable enough to start pushing really hard for the last 4 minutes. I didn't know how to breath properly and I found myself holding my breath on the hardest pushes. The pressure that caused in my body was strong enough it damaged my right ear. I am hoping it is not permanent, and by no means do I blame anyone for it, but it would be nice to see others avoid my problem.
Just a thought. I did find a breathing video you did separately after this happened, but having it maybe in the warmup portion of a future version of this video would be helpful :). I can't wait to go to the 30 minute begginer videos in a week or 2!
Thank you so much! I've been working for a few months to rebuild my hamstrings as they shortened over the years due to my being a wheelchair user. My partner and I started with cycling but recently got a rowing machine. This workout was perfect for a beginner and got my heart rate up without me having to take a break and pause. Thanks again!❤
I’m 56 years old and my husband bought me a Concept 2 rower for my birthday last year, because I love to row , even though I might not have the right form, right after I found out that I have plantar fasciitis in both feet and tendinitis also in my left foot, so long story short I couldn’t use my rower, I became so frustrated doing everything I should to help me, when I found dark horse on TH-cam and today I Monday, April 8 I did this 30 minute workout and I absolutely love it and we’ll see if it aggravates my planter fasciitis. Thank you Dark horse I’m so glad I found you.
Male, 31 here. Just trying to lose some dad bod weight gained in the last couple years since my daughter was born. Bought a WaterRower yesterday and this was my first workout!
Thank You, this was my first workout on a machine I've owned for over a year! Finally a program I get...never too late to start at 50.
Love your enthusiasm and great tips! I'm hoping to get back into a regular routine and these workout videos will surely be a great resource! Thanks!
Gosh this was perfect. Exactly the reset I needed! Thank you!
I row for a couple of weeks now. This video was the right video at the right time. Plus the great energy of that guy! "Ohhh...yes, the legs are back!"
My second workout- you are an amazing coach!! Thank you!! The constant reminders of watching your form and thoughts make me feel successful!!! THANK YOU!!
Thank you for such a wonderful first rower workout actually completed it and I feel great. 48 years young wanting great heart health and lose 25 lbs you gained a new subscriber thanks again.
Hi Shane from Canada. Got my rowing machine 3 months ago but was not committed. I found DH, jumped on my machine and following you diligently. Thank you and see you tomorrow morning.
That is awesome! Glad to have you here
I’ve been sedentary for decades and always meaning to start the gym and I never thought that on my first try I’d rly finish this 30 mins workout but I did it ! You’re a great coach, im serious. The work you do is marvellous. Thank you
Great workout. The 2 minute intervals in 8 min sections helped me keep working through the whole 30 minutes. The technical tips really help keep the knee and back pain at bay.
I’ve used your videos about 7 times now and you are transforming my life and body! You’re helping me get back to a stronger and happier ME! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. I'm 65 and had an ankle replacement 3 weeks ago non weight bearing L leg. Itching for my cardio! First time on a rowing machine.
Watching your videos have been so helpful, I can’t even begin to tell you how much. I’m 52 and have never really rowed before and started to take it more seriously this year. I feel so much more confident about my technique, form and pace. When I slowed everything down and started working out to songs as slow as 50bpm it gave me that window of time to focus on what I was doing right and what I was doing wrong. My posture still needs some finessing but I don’t look anything like I did a couple months ago. Thank you so much for these tutorials ❤!
Amazing workout to really refine the movement, and to get a good sweat!
Wooowwwww! This is something totally new for me! I just purchased a rower for 40 dollars on the marketplace and I'm so impressed with this machine and with you of course for teaching me how to do this! Your amazing 👏
Just bought my first rower and this was my first workout! So informative and fun! I’m 38 and have four children on my journey to better health. Thank you! 💖
Nice lesson..needs to be watched AND practised in segments to really understand what’s required... I’ll be giving this a try next gym session.
Thank you so much for this instruction video for new rowers. I have just purchased a secondhand concept 2 and this was first workout. You have a very natural and unique style of presentation which helped me to enjoy and learn at the same time. Thanks again,I’ve subscribed and will be looking forward to working my way through your beginners videos,
Week 2 , i started at 153 am 147 today am doing this plus yoga and strength training
I've been doing this video off an on for about 2 months only being able to make it 20 minutes and today I finally made it through the whole thing!
Hi, here Max from Spain. I routinely use my rowing machine 3 - 4 times per week, and have to say that your routines are great. You specially care for the people behind your camera not to be burned out and finish the workout even before beginning. Please, keep on creating so cool sessions for us! Many thanks!
Today was my first rowing workout. I loved it! I'm 47 and just starting my journey to better health. It was great rowing along with you and learning proper technique. I can't wait to "graduate" from this workout to some of your other ones. Thank you!
Just completed my first workout and this video was awesome! So helpful and 30 mins passed quickly. Thank you!!
I'm new to rowing and started with this and it's been great!! I'm going to keep with this workout for the next 4 to 6 weeks until I'm sure about my form. I'm not sure if anyone else feels this.. but I really think it's harder to cheat if I'm not strapped in and so I'm going to go with that. Thanks so much for this resource I'm certain I would have picked up a whole bunch of bad habits if I didn't have it!!
Thank you so much for your videos.. Wow.. I'm almost 65 and love these workouts. I just did your intermediate interval workout, and try as I may, I could only get to mid 700 meters.. I've noticed that the harder you pull towards your chest, the more meters you get. I followed your stroke rates but couldn't get to your meters. I'm hoping this improves with time. Thank you again.. :)