Staying strong mentally — Ask Dr. Kirsten!
Now that the corona virus has entered our lives for about a year, we are seeing its effects on a large scale. In addition to worries about sick family members, the virus is also having an impact on an individual and societal …
Club RowStudio explained
Maybe you’ve heard something about Club RowStudio. But you don’t know the finer points yet. We went to ask our founder, Benno, for clarification. What is Club RowStudio? Club RowStudio is about two things. Connecting our fans and motivating them to …
Going the distance – track your meters at RowStudio
The RowStudio dashboard gives you insights about the number of meters you row every class! So, what should you aim for? The total distance will vary depending on the class you book. Some RowStudio workouts focus more on short sprints and intense …
The quest for a perfect curve: a force curve
The force curve is shown on a small graph that appears on your screen while training. The y-axis is power and the x-axis is time, so you’ll see how you generate power throughout one stroke’s drive. What are you looking for? The …
Speed up or slow down? Determining your stroke rate
The rowing machine is full of numbers and data. We’ve already covered the amount of power or watts, and the amount of time it takes to row 500 meters or split. But another determining factor in the amount of effort given during …
Adjusting the resistance to better your performance
You want to improve speed, increase endurance and build muscle as fast as possible, right? When you sit down on the rowing machine for your RowStudio workout, you might be tempted to set the resistance to the highest setting, but before you …
How to measure your performance by a ‘split’?
Post: The ‘split’ is a common measurement in the rowing world. It is a measure of the amount of time it takes to row a distance of 500 meters. On the RP3 machine, a time of two minutes per 500 meters is …
The science behind working out together — Ask Dr. Kirsten!
We all know exercise is good for the body, but did you know that having a couple of extra bodies in the room is good for your exercise too? Research shows that being part of a community can improve your fitness goals. …
Rowing together — on a distance
A selection of the RowStudio workouts is streamed live via Zoom. On your screen you will see the instructor and a schematic view of the class on a timeline. A pointer indicates where we are and what we are doing. Join …
Give your immune system a boost!
We refer to resistance as a healthy state of the immune system. The immune system depends on the combination of physical barriers, organs, molecules and antibodies that protect you from unwanted intruders. Intruders could be bacteria, viruses, fungi and other parasites. On …
