[Irishgirl]

Hi I started rowing about 3 weeks ago to lose weight and tone up. I am currently doing 1 km before work and 2 km when I get home Monday to Friday and 2 km on a Saturday. Is this enough do you think? Rather do it right and worth while, thank you

[ebaines]

I assume that you aren't really rowing, but are erging - right? If you're spending maybe 5minutes in the morning and 10 in the afternoon it's a good start. As your endurance improves you'll probably get to where a minimum 20 minute workout is better suited.

[Irishgirl]

It takes me 6mins in the morning and 12 minutes in the afternoon, I'll just try to go faster, what's erging?

[ebaines]

The rowing machines is known as an "erg," and using it is called "erging."

Speed is not so important. Think of it like jogging - no need to sprint to get the benefits of a cardio exercise. As you gain endurance you will need to push a little harder to get your heart rate up, but that'll come later.

[Irishgirl]

Does resistance matter? I've been using it at the top resistance of 8, my 6 ft 2 fiancé uses it at 8 but I'm only 5ft 1 and nowhere near as strong. Basicaaly is it better to go fast at lower resistance or slow with high resistance? Thanks 4 your help