A short fixed interval makes two beginner RowErg logs easier to compare than two sessions stopped at different times. The point is consistent measurement, not a fitness test.
Choose a short duration
Use Concept2’s PM5 workout setup guidance to select a time-based session. Choose a duration that is easy for you, record the display unit, and use the same comfortable setup next time. Start with one interval rather than adding a demanding repeat workout.
Record the same fields
Log duration, average pace or watts, and how the effort felt. A single faster result does not establish progress; it may reflect a harder effort or different setup. Stop if anything feels wrong and keep the experiment focused on recording the same fields each time.
See the manufacturer’s instructions. Related: concept2 pm5 pace vs watts baseline.
