Concept2 RowErg – Review - Uma-Fitness.com

The Concept2 RowErg was formerly called the Model D Rower from Concept2 and it is the gold standard in terms of rowing machines. While there are a ton of rowing machines you can find these days, the first rower had come from Concept2 and the company still makes the best one. The same is true for Concept2 RowErg because regardless of its price tag, it offers you the best of everything.

The Workout Experience

Concept2 puts a great deal of thought into every area of its business model and you will see this reflected in the purchase process, delivery time and even the packaging. As far as assembling the Concept2 RowErg is concerned, you are in for a surprise because it takes you just 10 to 20 minutes to put it all together.

The build quality of the RowErg shows that nothing about the rowing machine is cheap. It is a commercial-grade rower, so it feels pretty tough and is meant to last. The front legs are made of aluminum, while the rear ones are made from steel. The seat track is also stainless steel, while the monorail is aluminum.

Footprint

As far as size is concerned, the Concept2 RowErg is not exactly small. After all, it is commercial-grade, which means it is a hefty one. It is about 96 inches long and about 24 inches wide and this allows it to accommodate people who are about 6.6 feet tall. As far as its weight capacity is concerned, it can handle about 500 pounds easily, which is twice the industry standard.

The Ergonomics

The aim of Concept2 is to provide its clients with comfort and super quality and it has managed to deliver the same in the RowErg. You will find the rowing motion to be extremely smooth and the seats are able to glide effortlessly. Plus, there are no snags in the chain pulling the flywheel.

The seat of the Concept2 RowErg is padded and contoured, which means it can be comfortable to engage in long rowing sessions. The handle is also a good one that comes with a 10-degree bend and is also easy to grip. Molded rubber grips cover the handles for absorbing sweat.

The footrest design of the Concept2 RowErg is also appealing and is especially comfortable for barefoot rowers. The contour of the pedals will easily adjust to your feet and your joints will not feel any pain during the workout. The air-resistance system of the machine is also useful because it gives you the freedom of rowing at your own intensity and the resistance will adjust on its own.

Technology

Every Concept2 product comes with the same PM5 Performance Monitor and this also applies to the RowErg. It is one of the most well-liked monitors in the market and is capable of tracking a wide range of data. This includes distance, time, split time, watts, calories, strokes per minute and more. It is easy to use and also comes with wireless connectivity.