Stroke count refers to the number of times you move the handle/seat across its full range of motion when using an air rower . This metric tends to be measured in terms of "strokes per minute," which can vary depending on how fast or slow a person rows. Generally speaking, the average number of strokes per minute is anywhere from 24 to 33 for adults/adolescents > 14 years old. The higher the stroke count, the more intense your workout will be . This is because there are less resting periods between strokes when you row faster (e.g., 20 vs. 30 sec.).