Concept2's International Women's Day Challenge on March 8 helped raise money for the Women’s Sports Foundation and WomenSport International—two organizations that work to empower women and girls through sport and raise awareness for equality. Continue Reading ›
We spent time talking with women in our communities and asked them their ‘why’. We wanted to know what keeps these women exercising, pushing themselves physically, and why movement is so important to their lives. Continue Reading ›
Once again, we are impressed and humbled by our Concept2 community. Nearly 22,000 of you from 167 countries put in nearly five billion—yes, billion!—meters between American Thanksgiving and Christmas for this year’s Holiday Challenge. Together, your meters raised over $65,000 for five not-for-profit beneficiaries. Continue Reading ›
The Holiday Challenge is our most popular individual challenge and this year marks its twenty-third year! It’s a win-win proposition: The Holiday Challenge keeps you motivated and fit through the hectic holidays, and benefits a number of worthy non-profit organizations. Get ready to row, ski, or ride this holiday season! Continue Reading ›
Our Kids’ Distance Clubs have been revamped so that kids’ meters accumulate and count toward the next meter goal, much like our Million Meter Club. Each time your child achieves a new club level, a colorful certificate of completion (worldwide) and free commemorative pin (US and Canada only) is earned, and can be easily ordered online. The aim is to encourage participation, not competition! Continue Reading ›
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in 1865 in the United States. We’re pleased to do a small part to celebrate African American freedoms and achievements. Continue Reading ›
The goal of the Summer Solstice Challenge is to celebrate the Solstice on June 21, the longest (or shortest*) day of the year, with a long workout—maybe your longest of the year! This 21,000 meter challenge is designed to be an adventure and an accomplishment, not a race.
The Solstice Challenge doesn’t have to be done non-stop or on one machine type, so it’s a great opportunity to get creative in your workout planning. You can even include on water rowing or on snow skiing if either of those are available to you. Continue Reading ›
Seasonal transitions can be challenging times for a fitness routine. The weather doesn’t always cooperate; new activities can cause sore muscles, and change isn’t always smooth. On the bright side, seasons provide an opportunity for positive change, a time to introduce new activities in your plan, and a chance to involve some new muscles.
With positive gains in mind, read on for four approaches. Continue Reading ›
