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I did have gloves on but think my position was wrong and my grip too tight. I also have weakened skin from eczema. The blister has since calloused so its just a case of getting the skin used to it.
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I think gripping it too tightly was right on the money. It also has heart rate pads on the handle and I guess I positioned my hand awkwardly on them. I have very thin eczema-ridden skin on my hands so they're more prone to damage than people with normal skin. I'll just have to wait til they toughen up!
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I've just done a steady 500m over 20 minutes and now have blisters - owwie!
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Thanks for all the helpful tips. It looks like the snarky comment I originally replied to has also been removed, which is nice but makes me look like I'm talking to myself at the start of the thread!
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Thanks sijomial, I'll take a look. I wasn't prepared to pay for one of their machines but gather they're pretty much market leaders for home rowers. I've got a Fitbit Charge HR and I know it won't be fully accurate on a non-steps exercise like rowing but I'm hoping the HR monitor captures calorie burn for me. The rower has…
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I know how to use it, I'm just after some advice on a sensible beginners programme. Silly me, I thought this forum was for fitness advice.
