{"id":26423,"date":"2022-11-21T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=26423"},"modified":"2022-12-13T14:37:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:37:29","slug":"classpass-glossary-rowing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/classpass-glossary-rowing\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Rowing Terms, Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going to a new workout class is stressful enough. Learning totally new lingo? Well, that\u2019s the hardest part. If you\u2019re new to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/classpass-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-indoor-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indoor rowing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/common-misconceptions-about-indoor-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">still feel lost<\/a> when your class instructor spits out these key terms, bookmark this article and read it before you row next. That way the only thing you\u2019ll have to think about during class is the workout itself (and how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/benefits-of-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incredible your body will feel afterward<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rowing terms<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Concept 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The world\u2019s most popular indoor rowing machine (a.k.a. the flagship ergometer)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Model D<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Their best-selling machine, which is similar to water rowers to give you the same feel you\u2019d get rowing on the water. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Model E: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between this model and other Concept2 rowers is the higher seat height, which makes it easier for users with knee or hip issues or limited flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Dynamic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ideal for rowers training to compete in a race on the water, this machine has a stationary seat, which means the feet do the sliding. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Erg: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another name for a rowing machine, often used by manufacturers and professionals. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Flywheel Rowing Machine: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To offer a similar feel to outdoor rowing, these machines gain resistance from the pulling motion, which spins a flywheel with fan blades attached. The Concept 2 is a popular example. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pace: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The measure of speed on a rowing machine, often described as the length of time it takes to row 500 meters. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Rating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The number of strokes per minute a person is rowing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ready-All, Row:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The traditional starting command for most rowing classes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Stamina Rowing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A more affordable air rower than Concept 2, yet still popular among studios and rowers alike. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Stroke:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One full rowing action broken into four phases, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an overhand grip with flat wrists, hold the rower handle with arms fully extended. Legs should be bent with shins starting in a vertical position. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushing with your feet, straighten the legs and pull the handle past your knees until it reaches your abdomen. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your shins should be horizontal \u2014 fully straight \u2014 with the upper body leaning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slightly backward. The handle touches the lowest rib, with the chain maintaining a straight <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">horizontal position.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recovery:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lean forward with the upper body and once the handle passes your knees, they bend and return to the catch position with shins vertical.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Water Rowing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These machines mimic the sound and feel of rowing on the water with a water flywheel that provides a natural resistance and rushing water sound. Ideal for those training for outdoor rowing. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to a new workout class is stressful enough. Learning totally new lingo? Well, that\u2019s the hardest part. If you\u2019re new to indoor rowing or still feel lost when your class instructor spits out these key terms, bookmark this article and read it before you row next. 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