2 x 12 Minute Rowing Interval Workout

Anaerobic Threshold Boosting 2 x 12 Minute Rowing Interval Workout. Develop you Aerobic Power with the Rowing Machine while learning good Technique and Rhythm using Interval Training.

Workout Snapshot

Detail Time (min) Rate
Rowing warm up 15 min 15:00 22
1 x 12 min 12:00 24–26
1 x 5 min 5:00 -
1 x 12 min 12:00 24–26
Rowing cool down 10 min 10:00 20

Total Time: 54 min | Work Time: 24 min | Intensity: AT | Strokes: 1106 | Avg Rate: 23 | Work Rate: 25

AT difficult intervals

Steps
  • Warm up for 15 minutes following the schedule.
  • Take a break and prepare for the session.
  • Row 12 minutes at 24 – 26 strokes per minute at Anaerobic Threshold Intensity.
  • Rest for 5 minutes.
  • Row again 12 minutes at 24 – 26 strokes per minute at Anaerobic Threshold Intensity.
  • Finish off by warming down with some easy rowing for 10 minutes.
Warm-up
  • AT 12-15 minute warm-up
  • Start with some easy half slide strokes for 1 minute
  • Go to full slide after 1 minute, rowing light at rate 18-20
  • After 2 minutes, increase your power to UT2 pace hold the rate at 18-20
  • After 5 minutes, go to UT1 pace.
  • After 7 minutes, stop and sip some water.
  • Start rowing again and row for 2 minutes at your UT1 pace.
  • Next, row light for 1 minute.
  • At 10 minutes, do 20 strokes at your AT pace.
  • Row light for 15 strokes.
  • Row hard again at AT/TR pace for 15 strokes
  • Row light and if you feel ready, stop and get ready for the workout
  • Otherwise, continue and do another 10 stokes at AT/TR pace followed by a short rest.
Pro Tips Pro

  1. Study some rowing machine technique and rowing drills to help with setting some basic positions while you are rowing.
  2. The rest is important - try to keep moving and pulling light.
  3. Make sure to warm up properly, but don't do too much work and save your effort for the workout.
  4. Also take the time to warm up and cool down after each rowing workout, ensuring to stretch properly afterwards.


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