Our Concept2 community continues to amaze and humble us. For our 24th annual Holiday Challenge, 21,681 people from 95 countries put in 5,755,067,909 billion—yes, billion!—meters between American Thanksgiving and Christmas. And if that’s the icing on the cake, then the cherry on top is that we reached our goal of raising $70,000 for five not-for-profit organizations. Thank you so much! Continue Reading ›
So you’ve just watched The Boys in the Boat and you really want to try rowing! You’ve heard about indoor rowing, and that seems like a great place to start. Indeed, if you learn the rowing stroke on an indoor rower like the Concept2 RowErg, it will be much easier to make the transition to rowing on the water. Continue Reading ›
The Concept2 Holiday Challenge is one where many of us get back to our ergs as winter sets in. For me, my goal was to navigate maximum ski touring time and Holiday Challenge erg meters in what began as a very snowy winter in Vermont. I often chase PRs during this challenge as I am building volume and endurance, but this year, I focused more on steady state zone 1 and zone 2 activities. By changing my goals and efforts in my erging, I found a lot of benefit compared to the frustrations of chasing elusive numbers and splits when I’m not in prime shape. Continue Reading ›
Every year we anxiously await the arrival of winter here in Vermont. From cross-country or downhill skiing, to snowboarding, or ski touring and skinning, we have so many options for outdoor activities in our winter wonderland. These six workouts focus on endurance, strength, mobility, explosiveness, and balance to help you get ready for sliding on snow! Continue Reading ›
Row House is rapidly heading towards its tenth anniversary as a brand. The Row House gym, designed around indoor rowing for fitness, has grown from a couple of rowing studios into a franchise with studios across the United States. Row House offers “an inclusive group environment and one that builds bodies up instead of breaking them down,” says Caley Crawford, Head of Training & Experience at Row House. Continue Reading ›
In December, a team of four determined women, all experienced marine scientists, will embark on a formidable challenge—rowing in the World’s Toughest Row™. Over the past year, they have undergone intense training, building strength, and developing their rowing skills from scratch. With a passion for marine conservation, these strong and competent women are not only breaking through gender barriers but also raising funds for ocean conservation efforts. We caught up with the team recently and talked about why and how they got on the path to row the Atlantic Ocean. Continue Reading ›
If you're thinking about holiday gifts to support the health and fitness of friends and family, we've got some great new gift ideas—some of them are even free! In addition to accessories for the RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg, we’re excited to announce a brand-new selection of Concept2 clothing and fun gear this year. Something for everyone? We think so. Continue Reading ›
Indoor racing on the RowErg is open to anyone. A race makes a great training goal, and it’s an opportunity to connect with a lot of like-minded members of the Concept2 community. Find a race near you or use racing as a reason to travel somewhere new. Continue Reading ›
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