Firmware is the computer program embedded in and running your Performance Monitor. We recommend always using the latest version of firmware so that your PM5 up to date on improvements and capabilities. Continue Reading ›
For those who know little about the world of coastal rowing, it is a sport rowed on oceans and coastal waters where surf and tides test athlete speed in varying conditions. Athletes endure waves, boat collisions and capsizes, so it's important to have total confidence in the equipment when rowing in such adverse conditions. The new Concept2 Skinny Coastal shaft is engineered to meet the demanding needs of coastal rowers. Continue Reading ›
Ski trainers, like the Concept2 SkiErg, are a relatively new fitness tool, so you are not alone if you’re not familiar with what they are and how they can be used. Just as the Concept2 RowErg was created for on water rowers, the SkiErg was developed as a training tool for serious cross-country skiers, but word of its effectiveness and flexibility has spread to the non-skiing world, too. Continue Reading ›
With increased interest in training plans for a variety of fitness goals, it’s a good time to share some of the free training options we have readily available on our website. Continue Reading ›
As the weather warms and snow melts into mud here in Vermont, we’re busy preparing for another regatta season. Judging by the activity in the oar shop these days, lots of other folks are, too! The shop is bustling—racks of oars and sculls are being assembled from custom-made components one day, and then inspected, boxed and shipped out all over the world the next. Continue Reading ›
Seasonal transitions can be challenging times for a fitness routine. The weather doesn’t always cooperate; new activities can cause sore muscles, and change isn’t always smooth. On the bright side, the change of seasons provides an opportunity for positive change, a time to introduce new activities in your plan, and a chance to involve some new muscles. Continue Reading ›
For those eagerly waiting to get back on the water to row, spring is a great time to give your oars some TLC. Read on for tips and tricks for your sticks! Continue Reading ›
The Performance Monitor 5 (PM5) is the brain behind the Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg and offers reliable, accurate workout data, easy navigation, preprogrammed and custom workouts, heart rate monitoring capability, and games, to name a few. It's also compatible with a host of apps that can enhance your workout experience. Continue Reading ›
Concept2's International Women's Day Challenge on March 8 helped raise money for the Women’s Sports Foundation and WomenSport International—two organizations that work to empower women and girls through sport and raise awareness for equality. Continue Reading ›
We spent time talking with women in our communities and asked them their ‘why’. We wanted to know what keeps these women exercising, pushing themselves physically, and why movement is so important to their lives. Continue Reading ›
