In Vermont, we've turned toward stick season: the time of year after our autumn blaze has gone out and when we wait for winter snows to blanket the land. The trees are bare, and although the ski runs are white on the mountain tops, the valleys are still green. The hard morning frosts set our surroundings aglow—a harbinger, we hope, of the snowy winter to come—and the crisp morning air takes sunrise glory to a whole new level. Continue Reading ›
As the winter training season begins, more people will head indoors to train on the indoor rower. Whether you are rowing for general fitness, preparing for spring racing, or trying to get meters in for the Holiday Challenge, it’s a great time to bring some variety to your workouts. Continue Reading › 
The SkiErg Sprints is an international race of 1000m on the Concept2 SkiErg. It’s held annually in homes, gyms, ski clubs and fitness centers anywhere in the world—all it takes is a SkiErg and interested people. Sometimes it’s a small group of friends in a home gym; other times it’s a sizeable public event. No matter the venue, the goal is the same—your best effort for 1000 meters. Continue Reading › 
It was 2001 when Cheryl Hamilton came to interview for a position on Concept2’s customer service team. “They had a great reputation for customer service, which I’m very interested in,” she says, “and I’m also really passionate about health and fitness.” With her strong sales and customer service experience from working at the Stowe Mountain Resort, not to mention her sunny personality and readiness to laugh, she landed the job, and she’s been helping Concept2’s customers ever since. Continue Reading ›
The countdown to the Holiday Challenge has begun! If completing 100,000 or 200,000 meters in a month is a new challenge for you, read on for some ideas to help you prepare. Continue Reading ›
The 2012 Holiday Challenge is quickly approaching! This year, row or ski your way through the holidays and maintain your fitness while raising money for good causes. The challenge begins on Thursday, November 22, and ends at midnight, Monday, December 24, 2012. Continue Reading ›
Announcing our latest software option for use with a Concept2 Indoor Rower or SkiErg: ErgData. ErgData is a free iOS application designed to run on an Apple iPhone or iPod touch. Used with the iConnectConcept2 connection kit (sold separately) Ergdata enables your iPhone or iPod touch to display a selection of real-time stats not available on the Performance Monitor, including Drive Length, Drive Time, Peak Force and Average Force. At the end of your workout, ErgData uploads your piece directly to the Concept2 Online Logbook. Continue Reading ›
It’s a short, sweet challenge: Row and/or ski at least 31,000 meters between October 25 and October 31. You can do it on the SkiErg, the indoor rower, or a combination of the two. It’s an average of less than 5k per day—so no excuses! Get the kids to do it, too!
Here’s what you’ll get for completing the challenge: Continue Reading ›
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