What is a good 2k erg time?

What is a good 2k erg time?

More specifically the 2,000m- the distance of every Olympic event emphasises endurance, power delivery and mental toughness. It’s also one of the few forms of cardio that builds muscle. A 7min 30 sec 2K row is respectable and 7 min is impressive.

What is a good erg time for 2000m?

What constitutes a “good” time on the 2,000-meter row test varies widely by age, size and fitness level. Tall people generally row faster than shorter people. Anything around 6:00 for a male is world class (the current world record is a sickening 5:35.8 by two-time Olympic silver medalist rower Josh Dunkley-Smith).

How can I make my 2k erg faster?

The way that the erg measures time to 2K is by your average pace. Instead of taking full strokes, use shorter strokes with your back and arms to get the flywheel moving before moving on to full strokes. It should take about 3 or 4 pulls before you settle into full stroke.

Are there any World Records on the ergometer?

Concept2 maintains a list of official, verified Concept2 ergometer world records for all ranking pieces 1. For example, the 2k records for all ages, genders and weight categories are on this page. The ultimate comparison of your performance is against the world’s best time for your age, gender and weight group.

Are there any world records for 2000 meters?

In accordance with Concept2 record requirements, all of the 2000 meter records listed below were rowed at a Concept2 sanctioned indoor rowing event with witnesses present, and without the use of Slides.

When was the Concept2 ergometer first used in rowing?

The Concept2 ergometers that we know and love, with their air resistance system and calibrated time-and-distance metrics weren’t invented until the early 80s, and weren’t widely available and standard in boathouses and research practices until the early 90s.

What does the Blue Line mean on the ergometer?

This means that it will rely much more heavily on aerobic fitness and less on anaerobic.So, all the models here are based on power and time, but they can be converted to pace pretty easily using online tools, like the one on the concept2 webpage More important than the individual records is the blue line.