AboutCorey Crane Expertise Any questions regarding strength and conditioning, health and wellness, sports psychology and sports nutrition.
Experience I am a strength and conditioning coach for West Point (Army). I have also been in the health field since 1992 working at all levels (NFL, College & High School). In addition, I was a Corporate Wellness Director for 5 years for Omega Cabinets.
Organizations National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa)
Level 1 Track and Field Coach (USA Track and Field)
Publications Various online newsletters as well as the local county newspaper in Orange County, NY.
Education/Credentials BA in Community Health Education w/ a minor in Coaching
MA in Exercise Science and Psychomotor Behavior
Awards and Honors Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
Question Jon
A friend gave me a rowing machine as I was looking for something else for my home gym that I could do on alternate days when I'm not pedaling my bike.I started pedallling for 90 minutes and am starting to burn off some fast this way,but I can only do it on alternate days to rest my legs (I am 48)
He said he only used it twice and I can see why.Its a good quality older machine with the air pistons,but after rowing for a while you just dont feel like your getting a workout or even braking a sweat- like I do on my bike.
Am I just doing it wrong? I dont want to give up on it yet.
Thanks!
Answer Hello Jon,
A rowing machine is a great tool for cardio. Maybe you have the resistance set too high? Lower the resistance and increase your speed and see if this elevates your heart rate into your target heart rate zone.
Back when I used to wrestle, I would destroy myself on a rowing maching and burn hundreds of calories...as well as work up a great sweat.
Good luck with your training,
Corey
