How long should one row for?

[tajnz]

I'm a huge fan of indoor rowing machines. As I find them both fun (far more so than treadmills and exercycles) and challenging. I have no idea how long I should row for though?

I've been told by my father than most people do 5 minutes on the machine although I like to do 10. Can anyone with experience clear this up for me? As a little more information I would normally do 20-30 minutes on the treadmill first.

Also how long do you personally row for?

 

[shaun]

There is no arbitrary number, it depends on the intensity of your rowing and your personal endurance levels. You could complete a high intensity workout in 5 minutes, or you could do a lower intensity session in an hour. My personal preference is to keep it short and intense.