Training

Slip Slidin’ Away

Sep 17, 2015

I’ve been using my indoor rower on a (smooth surface) floor and it moves back and forth while I row. I was surprised by that. Do I need a mat or other surface for my indoor rower?

The Concept2 Indoor Rower has rubber caps on the feet to help keep it from slipping, but some athletes may experience movement from the Model D or Model E while in use. This movement can be caused by very high stroke ratings and fast rowing; but excessive movement, during ordinary use, signifies a possible technique error. Continue Reading ›

Tags: Indoor Rower, Training

10-20-30 Training

By Meredith Breiland

Aug 28, 2015

A recent story posted on the New York Times blog prompted us to try a 10-20-30 workout with rowing. This workout is a motivating way to include interval training in your training. The whole workout takes about 12 minutes! Intervals have been proven to improve health and cardiovascular fitness. Continue Reading ›

Tags: Indoor Rower, SkiErg, Training

SkiErg Skills and Drills: Getting More Creative

By Judy Geer

Aug 17, 2015

Our last set of SkiErg drills focused on helping you to hone in on good Nordic ski technique. The following set of drills is less about technique and more about introducing some additional ways to use the SkiErg. Continue Reading ›

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SkiErg Skills and Drills: Bracketing Good Technique

By Judy Geer

Jul 14, 2015

When working on improving your technique, it can be helpful to bracket proper technique by spending a little time doing it “wrong” in certain ways. I use “wrong” loosely, since the SkiErg does allow a lot of room for creativity in the technique and motions used—especially if you are not training for competitive Nordic skiing. However, proper technique will generally offer the greatest efficiency and power. Continue Reading ›

Tags: Concept2, Inc, CrossFit, SkiErg, Training

Take a Seat

By Meredith Breiland

Jul 06, 2015

To finish our series of discussions on the connections of the athlete to the indoor rower, we’ll look in depth at the seat. Previously, we’ve discussed the handle and foot straps. Continue Reading ›

Tags: Indoor Rower, Training

The Necessity of Foot Straps

By Meredith Breiland

Jun 12, 2015

The handle, the seat, the foot straps. What do these three things all have in common? They are the parts of the indoor rower that connect to your body. Let’s look in depth at the foot straps, why they’re needed, and how to use them. Continue Reading ›

Tags: Indoor Rower, Training

Keeping Your PM5 Firmware Up-to-Date

By Concept2

Jun 02, 2015

Your Performance Monitor (PM) comes with the latest firmware (on-board software) preinstalled. However, new versions come out on a fairly regular basis—whether to add new features, fix bugs or make other improvements. With a goal of making it easy for you to keep your PM up-to-date, we offer free software called the Concept2 Utility, which enables you to download and install the latest PM firmware at any time. It also enables you to do other things with your workout results—but for now, this article will focus on the firmware update capability. Continue Reading ›

Tags: Concept2, Inc, Dynamic Indoor Rower, Indoor Rower, Online Logbook, SkiErg, Training

Spice Up Your Summer SkiErg Training

By Concept2

May 14, 2015

One of the best features of Concept2 ergs (ski or rowing) is that they accurately measure the work you’re doing. In addition, the flywheel calibrates itself on every rundown to take ambient conditions into account, so someone at altitude can compare their erg time with someone at sea level, regardless of the weather and environmental conditions.

What’s so great about this? It means you can race! You can compare your times and distances with friends and competitors in another state, country or continent. It also makes the SkiErg a great tool for tracking your training progress by comparing your performance in a certain workout from one time to the next. Continue Reading ›

Tags: Challenges, Concept2, Inc, CrossFit, Online Logbook, Indoor Racing, SkiErg, Training, World Records

500m Split. What does it mean?

By Meredith Breiland

Mar 17, 2015

For the on-water rowing community, the common measure of pace is generally “time per 500 meters,” which can be more clearly stated as “how long it takes you to row 500 meters.” This traditional measure has been brought indoors to the erg as well, and is now used by a majority of indoor rowers. But what does it mean? Why is it used? What are the other options? Continue Reading ›

Tags: Indoor Racing, Indoor Rower, Training

Skiing through Winter

By Concept2

Feb 10, 2015

Skiing, whether on the Concept2 SkiErg or out on the trails, is proving to be an effective cross-training tool for many rowers. Elite rowers worldwide are spending time this winter skiing to complement their rowing training. The SkiErg makes skiing accessible for everyone.

For over 20 years, the Norwegian Rowing Federation has been sending its rowers to a three-week high altitude cross-country camp each year in Italy. Nils Jakob Hoff of the Norwegian Double explains that Nordic skiing “is a great way to get many hours of training during winter. It is easy on the muscles, and as a Norwegian, it is good for the soul as well. Physically, it develops the lats and core, which we are so dependent on.” Continue Reading ›

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