Also in 2017 the Swiss Alpine Battle will take place in the beautiful Villars-sur-Olon. Like every year there will be international competitive CrossFit athlets from all over the world competing at the event. Don't miss out on seeing them life at the competition - book your ticket on www.swissalpinebattle.com Continue Reading ›
Auch dieses Jahr findet im schönen Villars-sur-Olon das Swiss Alpine Battle statt! Wie jedes Jahr werden international erfolgreiche CrossFit Athleten aus der ganzen Welt am Start stehen. Verpasst die Möglichkeit nicht, dem Event beizuwohnen! Continue Reading ›
He just can’t stay away from making sure things work. Continue Reading ›
My older daughter, now three years old, has already raced in her first regatta, albeit in utero. Rowing offers pregnant women a low impact option for exercise (always check with your doctor first) that can accommodate a changing body. Continue Reading ›
This weekend, three athletes, sponsored by Nike, tried to break the 2-hour (running) marathon barrier. Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) came close by covering the 26.2 mile distance in 2:00:25. This begs the question: can a 2-hour marathon be rowed? Continue Reading ›
Both the indoor rower and the SkiErg offer high quality exercise that is impact-free, user-controlled, and measurable. Both are based on exhilarating sports that involve legs, core, back and arms. Either one alone will provide a convenient, effective form of full body exercise.
What may be less obvious is that the two motions are highly complementary. Continue Reading ›
Growing up in a sports-dominated household, it seems inevitable that Marc Stäubli would end up working for Concept2. His original career path looked quite different than joining a rowing company: he was expected to take over the family business—a sports department store—in Horgen, Switzerland, a beautiful town along the south bank of Lake Zurich. Marc has deep roots in Horgen and many Stäublis live here. Continue Reading ›
About a year ago, our colleagues Silvan and Marc at Concept2 Switzerland heard from a concerned mother. She was looking for a fitness machine that could benefit her whole family, but she was especially concerned about her son Richard, who was a bit overweight. Richard's teacher had suggested they try a Concept2 Indoor Rower, because she felt it to be the most effective way to improve fitness and lose weight. Continue Reading ›
Ideally, one likes to ski on real snow in the winter, right? That’s what it’s all about. We’ve had a wonderful start to our ski season here in northern Vermont, with all trails open—notably many that were never skiable in last year’s disappointing winter. It’s been terrific to be able to ski so long and so far, for so many days in a row! Continue Reading ›
