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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1) Legs and core are engaged much more than your arms in rowing, actually, when done correctly. 
2) It is simply the most monotonous torture you will ever endure. I abhor erging. I run 5 miles every day of the week and sometimes get a little tired of it, but I will take it over that stupid erg every single day. They're horrible. Great for you physically, yes. But the mental torture is  unbearable. [/quote]

I don't use the erg the same way that I would run.  As in, I don't just get on it for 30-60 minutes and go.  Even when I was rowing/coaching at an elite level, we only did workouts like that maybe once a week (maybe a little more in the fall when races are longer).

If you want to use it more, look up some workouts online.  If you are thinking that 30 minutes is a good amount of time, try something like 3 x 1500m with four minutes rest between each.  If you want something truly challenging, try something like 8 x 500m flat out with 2 minutes rest.  I promise you won't feel bored!   [/quote]

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