diff --git a/rowers/dataprep.py b/rowers/dataprep.py
index 3b807d55..bf527500 100644
--- a/rowers/dataprep.py
+++ b/rowers/dataprep.py
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ def save_workout_database(f2,r,dosmooth=True,workouttype='rower',
                           summary='',
                           makeprivate=False,
                           oarlength=2.89,inboard=0.88,
-                          consistencychecks=True):
+                          consistencychecks=False):
     message = None
     powerperc = 100*np.array([r.pw_ut2,
                               r.pw_ut1,