Rowing
Rowing articles with coaching insights, great workout programs and more from asensei, our coaches and contributors.
Indoor Rowing: The Ultimate Guide
Indoor rowing is a fantastic and accessible sport and universally renowned as one of the most effective aerobic training tools. A typical rowing stroke is a full-body workout, demanding action from 86% of your muscles across your legs, arms, core and back.... more »
Drag factor on Concept 2 + damper settings - a deep (yet brief!) dive
Not sure where to set your damper for the best workout on the rowing machine? Heard about drag factor on the Concept 2 RowErg but don't understand why it matters and how it relates to the damper setting? In this post we take a deeper look into how... more »
Injury recovery and rehab through rowing
If you’ve been reading our asensei rowing blog posts, you’ll already be well aware of the versatility of the indoor rowing machine. Ideal as a full-body workout with dedicated training programs or as a tool for specific conditioning and... more »
Inspiration for your home rowing gym setup
Looking for some practical inspiration for your home rowing gym setup? We know that a rowing machine gives a great all-body workout, but it is a large piece of kit so careful thought needs to go into where you locate it to make the most of the space... more »
Coaching gold: Exercises that complement rowing
The rowing machine is a great full body workout in itself and exercises something like 86% of the major muscle groups, but it's also beneficial to add some variety to your sessions to give your body different challenges and keep it adapting to new... more »
Set New Year rowing goals with asensei
Maybe you’ve been trying to get back into a fitness routine. Maybe you’ve smashed all your goals and want to push further. Maybe you’re keen to integrate exercise into your day as a way of improving your mental health. With the new year... more »
Indoor rowing at home: the essential guide
Want to get started with indoor rowing at home, not sure where to begin? We've got the essential guide for you. It can be daunting when opening up Google and typing ‘best home workout’. The sheer quantity of information that comes... more »
ASENSEI x Virus Apparel Collection: Now Available!
We're delighted to announce the ASENSEI x Virus Apparel Collection, a range of ASENSEI branded apparel, brought to you with our partners at Virus. This is a collection of high quality athletic clothing that you can buy in the new ASENSEI X Virus... more »
Proper Rowing Machine Form: Expert Tips for Indoor Rowing
Indoor rowing is a skillful blend of strength and precision, where mastering proper rowing machine form is key. This guide focuses on each critical component of the rowing stroke - drive, finish, recovery, and catch - emphasizing the correct form for... more »
What's a good 500m row time? Records, Tips & A Race Plan
The 500m row is a classic test of strength, speed, and endurance, making it a staple in both rowing and general fitness communities such as Crossfit. This article aims to demystify what constitutes a good time for this challenging distance. We’ll... more »