3 x 5 Minute High Intensity Rowing Workout

Power-up your training with this 3 x 5 Minute High Intensity Rowing Workout. The Rate 26 - 28 is strokes per minute at Transportation Intensity Zone. The rest is 5 minutes with active interval recovery.

Workout Snapshot

Detail	Time (min)	Rate
Rowing warm up 15 min	15:00	22
1 x 5 min	5:00	26–28
1 x 5 min rest	5:00	-
1 x 5 min	5:00	26–28
1 x 5 min rest	5:00	-
1 x 5 min	5:00	26–28
Rowing cool down 10 min	10:00	20

Total Time: 50 min | Work Time: 15 min | Intensity: TR | Strokes: 930 | Avg Rate: 24 | Work Rate: 27

TR hard intervals

Steps

• Warm up for for 15 minutes following the schedule here.
• Take a short break to prepare for the workout.
• Row for 5 minutes at 26 – 28 strokes per minute at TR Rowing Intensity.
• Rest for 5 minutes.
• Repeat the 5 minutes at 26 – 28 strokes per minute at TR Rowing Intensity 3 times in total.
• Finally warm down for 10 minutes easy rowing.

Warm-up

• TR Warm-up 15 min
• 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 3 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 20 strokes
• Row light for 15 strokes.
• Row hard again for 20 strokes at your TR pace.
• Row light and if you feel ready, stop and get ready for the workout
• Otherwise you can do another 10 stokes at TR pace followed by a short rest.

Pro Tips Pro

1. Focus on your rowing machine form and technique.
2. If you do need to drink during the rest interval, take small sips after 60 seconds of the rest.
3. Keep the same good rowing rhythm when the rates change. Look for a ratio of 1:2 - 1 part drive phase and 2 parts recovery phase.
4. Try to enjoy the rhythm of the rowing movement.
5. Be sure to stick to the suggested intensity and stroke rate.