Raverlaw
August 3rd, 2004, 06:02 PM
Hi all-
Shortly after surgery I posted and inquired if there was anyone here who used a rowing machine. I seem to remember that there were one or two who used the Concept 2 rowers and participated in indoor rowing competitions.
Well, thanks to my wife, I got a new Concept 2 for my birthday! I love using it and am already logging my training sessions online, shooting for that Million Meter Club. I invite other valvers who participate in indoor rowing to contact me to discuss training, competition, etc. - maybe even participate in a little on-line racing!
Although I could feel it in the sternum at first, the sensation only lasted for the first day, and already I feel my upper body strength returning - at last! I think that rowing is the perfect all-around exercise for both aerobic capacity and muscle building. It should be prescribed for all OHS patients, in my opinion!
I'm still jogging, as I do like to be outdoors, especially when days are long and dry, as now. But knee issues have made me realize that I will never be able to run more than 5 miles a day, and swimming isn't practical for me, so rowing will have to be my main exercise, with running/walking thrown in when weather permits.
I'm looking forward to hearing from other rowers. :)
Shortly after surgery I posted and inquired if there was anyone here who used a rowing machine. I seem to remember that there were one or two who used the Concept 2 rowers and participated in indoor rowing competitions.
Well, thanks to my wife, I got a new Concept 2 for my birthday! I love using it and am already logging my training sessions online, shooting for that Million Meter Club. I invite other valvers who participate in indoor rowing to contact me to discuss training, competition, etc. - maybe even participate in a little on-line racing!
Although I could feel it in the sternum at first, the sensation only lasted for the first day, and already I feel my upper body strength returning - at last! I think that rowing is the perfect all-around exercise for both aerobic capacity and muscle building. It should be prescribed for all OHS patients, in my opinion!
I'm still jogging, as I do like to be outdoors, especially when days are long and dry, as now. But knee issues have made me realize that I will never be able to run more than 5 miles a day, and swimming isn't practical for me, so rowing will have to be my main exercise, with running/walking thrown in when weather permits.
I'm looking forward to hearing from other rowers. :)