Rowing Workouts Intensity Scale
Refer to this Rowing Workouts intensity scale as a guide to help you with your rowing workouts.
Intensity Scale
Zone | Rate | Feels | Purpose |
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UT2 | 18-20 | Easy, Relaxed with good rhythm. | General Fitness/Recovery |
UT2 | 20-22 | Harder, but still Relaxed | Base Aerobic Development |
UT1 | 22-24 | Strong Aerobic Workout | Develop Good Aerobic Fitness |
UT1 | 22-24 | Heavy Aerobic Workout | Build Excellent Aerobic Fitness |
AT | 24-26 | Hard but Manageable | Raise Anaerobic Threshold |
TR1 | 26-28 | Heavy Breathing towards the End of the Workout | Transport Oxygen to Muscles |
TR1 | 28-30 | Getting Difficult, Heavy Breathing, Heavy Legs | Transport Oxygen to Muscles |
TR2 | 28-30 | Very Difficult, Requires Full Effort and Managing Power Output | Transport Oxygen to Muscles |
TR2/AN | 32-34 | Very Powerful | Develop Anaerobic Power |
AN | 34-40 | Extreme Power - Maximum for short Periods of Time | Develop Extreme High-End Power |