Pulling Together Across the Country
Concept2’s Pulling Together program was established in 2020 to support programs that are increasing opportunities in rowing and cross-country skiing to encourage new and diverse athletes. The Pulling Together program supports programs with Concept2 equipment, allowing them to provide opportunities for fitness and health in their communities and beyond. Here, we highlight three organizations that have used Concept2 equipment to increase diversity in the sport of rowing. Continue Reading ›
At Concept2 we know that everyone is different when it comes to their fitness goals and training plans, and our products allow you to choose your workout experience—we don’t lock you into just one! 
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The Tabata workout has been around for a while now—a testament to its effectiveness. First studied by Izumi Tabata in 1996, the workout format was being used by the Japanese National Speed Skating team with good success. Tabata workouts were found to produce similar improvements in aerobic fitness to those produced by longer aerobic workouts. The addition of Tabatas to your training will add anaerobic benefits to your fitness routine. 
Firmware is the computer program embedded in and running your Performance Monitor. We recommend always using the latest version of firmware so that your PM5 up to date on improvements and capabilities. 
UCanRow2's mission is to bring rowing to every body, regardless of age, size or ability. They offer training programs and workouts to individuals, as well as in-person and virtual training seminars for those who want to teach rowing on the Concept2 RowErg. We sat down with Sarah Fuhrmann of UCanRow2, the company she started with the late Terry Smythe. 
The Concept2 Juneteenth Challenge is a one-day virtual event on June 19 and coincides with Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in 1865 in the United States. Join us for the fourth annual Concept2 Juneteenth Challenge! 
For those who know little about the world of coastal rowing, it is a sport rowed on oceans and coastal waters where surf and tides test athlete speed in varying conditions. Athletes endure waves, boat collisions and capsizes, so it's important to have total confidence in the equipment when rowing in such adverse conditions. The new Concept2 Skinny Coastal shaft is engineered to meet the demanding needs of coastal rowers. 
National Learn to Row Day kicks off this year on Saturday, June 3, with the theme of "Opening the Boathouse Doors." Rowing clubs across the United States are encouraged to welcome and celebrate newcomers to our sport via this annual tradition of Learn to Row Day. Best of all it's FREE!