| The Concept Two rowing machine is not a new | | | | For almost 25 years the Concept 2 rowing machine |
| creation, it has been around for some time now, but | | | | company has been known to be a leader in the world |
| due to the advancement of health clubs and fitness | | | | of rowing. Concept 2 is dedicated to create quality |
| centers they are becoming better and smoother to | | | | products for all types of rowers, which also include |
| operate. | | | | some of the most innovative and highest quality indoor |
| Looking back at the early 1980's rowing machines that | | | | rowing machines that are available on the market |
| were so rigid and jerky, enough to create a feeling that | | | | today. |
| you wouldn't like to exercise on them any more. Most | | | | In the year 1976, Concept 2 decided to move their |
| of the latest machines replicate the rowing motion | | | | new company to an old dairy farm in Vermont |
| much better than the older ones and they even help | | | | primarily with the objective of designing innovations in |
| your body ergonomically. The rowing machines are not | | | | the world of rowing. It was the cold harsh Vermont |
| only better at gyms but even at home. The home | | | | winters that led to the requirement for a quality indoor |
| machines will basically give you a great workout. | | | | rowing machine, and no doubt the company still |
| Enthusiastic rowers, who usually prefer rowing on the | | | | continues to create some of the most required indoor |
| water, have also come to know that even the home | | | | rowing machines in the world. |
| rowers can offer the same kind of training. However, | | | | Model D is the most admired of all the Concept two |
| with the exception that you don't have to physically | | | | rowing machines on the market today. These quality |
| deal with the weather and other outdoor elements. A | | | | pieces of equipment are sold for around $850 and |
| Concept 2 rowing machine usually comes with the | | | | display some amazingly innovative features that |
| facility that can provide an exceptional low impact, | | | | includes an innovative performance monitor, the PM3. |
| complete workout, which almost anyone should be | | | | This exceptional performance monitor comprises the |
| able to do. | | | | Concept 2 LogCard function in order to make ease of |
| In case you are planning to buy a concept two rowing | | | | use. |
| machine, before you actually go ahead it is worthwhile | | | | There are other great features of the Concept two |
| considering a few things such as how much free | | | | rowing machines, which consist of a quiet flywheel |
| space do you have. Generally, most of the machines | | | | enclosure along with an ergonomically designed handle |
| are 6 feet long - there are some that comes with | | | | in order to give a more comfortable use. Along with |
| fold-up types, which can be stored in a smaller space | | | | that, the generator feature is capable of supplying |
| if required. They usually create resistance in 1 of 4 | | | | operating power to the PM3 performance monitor. |
| ways. In order to have a better picture and | | | | The monitor is basically powered via the rowing motion |
| understanding lets have a look at the various types | | | | of the exerciser, thus it helps extend the life of the |
| available. | | | | battery. |