The RowErg keeps Kévin Scott busy. Very busy. He squeezes this interview around hosting an erg race that connects French Polynesia with rowing clubs in France and Oceania. The race is one of many events that Scott organizes from his home in Tahiti, all in the name of creating an ever-expanding, accessible rowing community.
So how did this French native end up on a South Pacific island espousing the virtues of indoor rowing? Continue Reading ›
Have you been out on ErgData's Real Time Loop yet? Real Time Loop is a cool feature in ErgData that allows you to row, ski or ride in real time with other Concept2 community members from around the world. Each person on the loop is represented by their country flag and avatar. It’s interesting to see how many different countries are represented at any given time, and it’s fun to learn just a bit about the other people by seeing their avatars. Continue Reading ›
The exhilarating sport of coastal rowing has taken the rowing world by storm, captivating enthusiasts and athletes alike with its blend of strength, strategy, and teamwork. This form of rowing challenges athletes with rough waters, unpredictable currents, and changing weather conditions, making it a true test of skill, adaptability, and endurance. Continue Reading ›
The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games were held August 3-6 in Madison, Wisconsin, and Concept2 was on site to support the event that crowns the Fittest on Earth™ year after year. Continue Reading ›
It’s been a year since the new release of our free app, ErgData. In that time, roughly 242,000 unique users have uploaded 7.5 million workouts. It’s currently used by 85% of all Concept2 Online Logbook users and is growing steadily! Continue Reading ›
Following up on our successful Juneteenth Challenge community sessions on the Real Time Loop, we will be hosting four sessions in August—one each week—in parallel with our Dog Days of Summer Challenge. Continue Reading ›
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! Continue Reading ›
The Real Time Loop on our free app ErgData makes it easy to row, ski or ride in real time with members of the Concept2 community on a virtual 1000 meter loop. All you need to do is connect ErgData to the PM5 as usual and click on Real Time at the bottom.
Here are nine ways the Real Time Loop can add fun and camaraderie to your workout! Continue Reading ›
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. Continue Reading ›
