A User"s Review of The Concept 2 Rower
Concept 2 rowing exercise equipment appeared several decades ago in 1981. The snowfall in Vermont, where the machines are made, pushed this company to start producing them in response to the harsh elements. So it makes sense that designing a high quality rowing machine for use indoors would be a fantastic idea. From the start, this company set out to apply the best engineering and technology available in their rowing exercise machines. The person writing this article, me of course, is a Concept 2 customer, and I really can tell you how content I am with their product. I will provide details relating to the more notable qualities of this workout equipment.
Concept 2 has two models available, the Model D and E. The Model E comes just as you see it, but the Model D is available with a choice of performance monitor. The essential accessory that goes with each Concept 2 rowing machine is the PM3 or PM4 performance monitor. The PM3 is a standard feature on the Model D with a choice to upgrade to the PM4. The other option, which is pricier, is the E rowing exercise equipment with the PM4 monitor. You can expect to pay up to $350 more with the Model E rowing machine, and the Model D has two different prices for the upgrades.
What is very helpful during exercising is you can use the performance monitors to keep an eye on your pulse rate while exercising. There is an enclosed pulse sensor that is placed across your chest, and there is a strap that keeps it in place. You may think it will be noticeable and cause discomfort, but but it's quite the opposite. Once you begin rowing you aren't even going to notice that it is there. The info from the sensor is actually sent to the PM3 or PM4 for processing and display.
The resistance to rowing is accomplished by utilizing an intelligently designed flywheel that is a good deal like a manual fan. The flywheel is confined in a fittingly designed housing for safety intents. You can adjust the amount of resistance with a small lever located on the flywheel housing. If you are thinking this is something that will create noise, then that is not the case as this exercise machine is very quiet. Since the flywheel is a lot like a fan, you are going to pick up a gentle swirling sound. However, I can share that after many years of use that the movement of the flywheel is not at all distracting. You could put this machine in just about any room and easily use it without disrupting anyone who is sleeping.
Either performance monitor also enables you to watch a variety of data about your rowing in real time. Just a few of the available performance metrics include total rowing time, total distance rowed, 500 meter split times and strokes per minute. And so it all comes down to your reasons for using the rower beyond your main goal to get and stay in shape. This chiefly based on whether you are rowing for general fitness, or if you row in competition and what level you participate in.
Concept 2 has two models available, the Model D and E. The Model E comes just as you see it, but the Model D is available with a choice of performance monitor. The essential accessory that goes with each Concept 2 rowing machine is the PM3 or PM4 performance monitor. The PM3 is a standard feature on the Model D with a choice to upgrade to the PM4. The other option, which is pricier, is the E rowing exercise equipment with the PM4 monitor. You can expect to pay up to $350 more with the Model E rowing machine, and the Model D has two different prices for the upgrades.
What is very helpful during exercising is you can use the performance monitors to keep an eye on your pulse rate while exercising. There is an enclosed pulse sensor that is placed across your chest, and there is a strap that keeps it in place. You may think it will be noticeable and cause discomfort, but but it's quite the opposite. Once you begin rowing you aren't even going to notice that it is there. The info from the sensor is actually sent to the PM3 or PM4 for processing and display.
The resistance to rowing is accomplished by utilizing an intelligently designed flywheel that is a good deal like a manual fan. The flywheel is confined in a fittingly designed housing for safety intents. You can adjust the amount of resistance with a small lever located on the flywheel housing. If you are thinking this is something that will create noise, then that is not the case as this exercise machine is very quiet. Since the flywheel is a lot like a fan, you are going to pick up a gentle swirling sound. However, I can share that after many years of use that the movement of the flywheel is not at all distracting. You could put this machine in just about any room and easily use it without disrupting anyone who is sleeping.
Either performance monitor also enables you to watch a variety of data about your rowing in real time. Just a few of the available performance metrics include total rowing time, total distance rowed, 500 meter split times and strokes per minute. And so it all comes down to your reasons for using the rower beyond your main goal to get and stay in shape. This chiefly based on whether you are rowing for general fitness, or if you row in competition and what level you participate in.
