The Holiday Challenge is our most popular individual challenge and this year marks its twenty-third year! It’s a win-win proposition: The Holiday Challenge keeps you motivated and fit through the hectic holidays, and benefits a number of worthy non-profit organizations. Get ready to row, ski, or ride this holiday season! Continue Reading ›
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in 1865 in the United States. We’re pleased to do a small part to celebrate African American freedoms and achievements. Continue Reading ›
The goal of the Summer Solstice Challenge is to celebrate the Solstice on June 21, the longest (or shortest*) day of the year, with a long workout—maybe your longest of the year! This 21,000 metre challenge is designed to be an adventure and an accomplishment, not a race.
The Solstice Challenge doesn’t have to be done non-stop or on one machine type, so it’s a great opportunity to get creative in your workout planning. You can even include on water rowing or on snow skiing if either of those are available to you. 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, seasons provide an opportunity for positive change, a time to introduce new activities in your plan, and a chance to involve some new muscles.
With positive gains in mind, read on for four approaches. Continue Reading ›
Our annual challenge, the Tour de Ski Challenge, takes place February 1–28 and features a different SkiErg event each week. This year, it coincides with the Winter Games in Beijing, so plan on participating while watching the best skiers in the world compete for gold! We offer ways to join in the excitement of the cross country skiing and biathlon events. Continue Reading ›
Once again, we are impressed and humbled by our Concept2 community. Nearly 25,000 of you put in over four billion—yes, billion!—meters between Thanksgiving and Christmas for this year’s Holiday Challenge. Together, your meters raised over $60,000 for five not-for-profit beneficiaries. Continue Reading ›
We’re into the second week of the Holiday Challenge and the metres and donations are adding up! If you haven't already signed up, make sure you do so from your Logbook by choosing a charity option. This is your opportunity to help raise money for a good cause just by working out. We've gathered some ideas and technologies to help you reach your goals. Continue Reading ›
There are many ways to add novelty and motivation to your workouts at home. Continue Reading ›
We love 5k workouts!
Reaching 5000 meters is a great goal for a daily workout, since it fulfills the recommendation of 30 minutes (or so) of exercise a day. It’s a great distance to work up a sweat that can fit into even your busiest days. Continue Reading ›
