Topic
Setup and technique
Stroke technique, bike fit, monitors and apps, and fixes for noises and resistance faults.
On a rower the drive goes legs, then body, then arms, and the recovery reverses it: arms, body, legs.
On a bike, set the saddle roughly at hip height when standing next to it, then check for a slight knee bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
Guides on this topic
- Rowing split times and watts explainedWhat a /500 m split means on a rowing machine, how it converts to watts with Concept2's formula and how stroke rate fits in, with a conversion table.Guide
- Rowing machine squeaking or seat stickingRail cleaning, seat rollers, chain or strap care and worn parts: how to stop a rowing machine squeaking or a seat sticking, and when to order a part.Fix
- Do you need a mat under a rowing machine or spin bike?Why a mat under a rower or spin bike helps protect floors, catch sweat and cut vibration in upstairs flats, plus the mat sizes long rowers need.Guide
- How to use a rowing machine properlyCatch, drive, finish and recovery in order, plus foot strap height, damper or level choice and the common faults to avoid on a home rower.How-to
- How to set up a spin bikeSaddle height, fore-aft position, handlebar height and cleat fit for a home spin bike, step by step, with measurements in centimetres.How-to