| Yes, EXR has an FTP test built into it and it will calibrate the workouts you do around that. https://exrgame.com/support/ftp There’s generally more information out there regarding FTP and cycling/triathlon than rowing and running as it’s only relatively recently started to crossover from the cycling world into the other two. The two main authorities in that world are Joe Friel and then Hunter Allan/David Coggan who have books on Amazon. This should give you a nice overview though: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/what-i... And then this is a guy who has done it for rowing but if you’re using EXR then you won’t have to do any of this faffing around because it does it for you: https://analytics.rowsandall.com/2017/01/26/rowing-with-a-po... Oh and if you’re going to buy a rower, just buy a Concept2. They are built like tanks and they hold their value if you ever want to sell it on. If you do any rowing events, they will all be using concept2. There’s only one other brand that comes close which I can’t remember the name of off the top of my head (would probably be able to find it if you asked on r/rowing), but it’s also two or three times more expensive and is only really used by actual outdoor rowing teams. If you find your arse starts to go numb on the seat, Citius Remex make ergonomic pads: https://citius-remex.com/ I also find these pads pretty handy if you’re doing yoga and you have to do a seated forward fold because they put you in more comfortable and ergonomic position. |