So you’ve decided to do the Dog Days of Summer challenge! This Concept2 Challenge calls for completing an increasing number of meters in each of the four weeks of August, starting with 10k the first week and ending with 40k during week four. If you’re looking for advice on how to approach an increasing meter goal each week, here are some strategies for getting those meters done. Continue Reading ›

This week, we've been using the app KREW. If you're looking for access to thousands of free pre-programmed workouts, or want to try training programs that will adjust to your skill and fitness levels, then KREW is worth a try. Continue Reading ›

Arshay Cooper with Concept2 co-founder Dick Dreissigacker, Judy Geer and Josh Carlson.

Arshay Cooper is a rower, author, speaker and activist. His story of rowing with the first African American high school team in America is now available for preorder in hardcover (launches June 30) and is coming soon to movie screens nationwide.

Last November, Concept2 invited Cooper to visit Concept2 and share his story. The visit was long overdue: Josh Carlson, in Concept2 Customer Service, originally connected with Cooper in 2015 when a copy of Cooper’s first book, Suga Water, arrived at Concept2 addressed to him. Carlson had been working with outreach in schools, building programs in physical education classes. He started reading, and couldn’t put the book down. Since Josh first reached out, the relationship between Cooper and Concept2 has developed as one of mutual respect and admiration. We feel fortunate to provide ongoing support for his work. 

Cooper’s movie, A Most Beautiful Thing, opens in select AMC theaters starting July 10. Watch a preview of this inspiring—and beautiful—new film. Continue Reading ›