Indoor Rowing-ERGs

I had a gentleman at the gym yesterday ask me about rowing, settings on the damper and overall form. Rowing is a great workout but you need to remember to take it easy on the machine. If you're on a Concept2 machine, the damper doesn't really need to be set all the way up. If you're looking for a good cardio workout, you really only need to set it some where between 3-5. Anything higher and you run the risk of hurting your back or not being able to go as long as you like to get a good cardio workout in. So, to help those out there that think rowing would be a good cross trainer or for those looking to row in general, check out Concept2's training web page http://www.concept2.com/us/training/gettingstarted.asp. Remember, get your form first and then work on your intensity. Good Luck!