Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Post time maintained at each pace to comments. Scale split times as needed.
Compare to 160613.
Scaling:
Approach these intervals as max efforts. Choose a beginning pace on the rower that you are able to maintain for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Intermediate Option:
On the Concept2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:45/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Beginner Option:
On the C2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:55/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:05/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Post total distance rowed to comments.
Compare to 191201.
Scaling:
There is no need to modify the structure of this workout. Fatigue will become an issue as the rounds progress, so less fit athletes should decrease the number of rounds. Vary your intensity as the intervals change. When the work times are shorter, row harder.
Intermediate Option:
On a 20-minute clock, 4 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Beginner Option:
On a 15-minute clock, 3 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
On a 25-minute clock, 5 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Post total distance rowed to comments.
Compare to 211003.
Scaling:
There is no need to modify the structure of this workout. Fatigue will become an issue as the rounds progress, so less fit athletes should decrease the number of rounds. Vary your intensity as the intervals change. When the work times are shorter, row harder.
Intermediate Option:
On a 20-minute clock, 4 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Beginner Option:
On a 15-minute clock, 3 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Guest Programmer – Rob Lawson
April 30-May 12, 2024
5 sets for max reps:
On a 3-minute clock, complete:
400/500-meter row
8 burpees over rower
In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.
♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb
Post total reps to comments.
Scaling:
This interval workout is about pushing hard for 3 minutes, then maximizing your recovery to maintain your output across all sets. The goal is to finish the row around 2 minutes, with some pushing closer to 1:45 or under. Once the 8 burpees are complete, you should have 45 seconds to 1 minute to accumulate dumbbell snatches.
There are a couple of goals for this workout:
Find the maximum pace on the rower that allows you to get off and get straight to work on the burpees.
Practice fast transitions between movements.
Build capacity toward bigger sets of alternating dumbbell snatches.
Focus on recovery each round. With the 1:1 work-to-rest ratio, aim to maintain your output across all the rounds.
With the forced rest, push hard today and dare to hold on to the dumbbell until you hear the clock!
Intermediate option:
5 sets for max reps:
On a 3-minute clock, complete:
350/400-meter row
8 burpees over rower
In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.
♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb
Beginner option:
4 sets for max reps:
On a 3-minute clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
8 burpees
In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.
♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb
Resources:
Rowing
The Burpee
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
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