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 ›
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 ›
The 2016 Holiday Challenge saw over 10,700 people participate, raising nearly $35,000 total for the four selected charities. There was growth at every level of the challenge: close to 7000 people rowed and/or skied at least 100k meters toward the challenge, over 2500 at the 200k level, and 271 finishers at the 50k level. Our most successful Holiday Challenge ever! Continue Reading ›
Es ist wieder die Zeit im Jahr, wo man sich Gedanken um Ziele - Fitness Ziele, Arbeits- oder Familienziele - macht. Es geht um einen guten Start ins neue Jahr. Und wenn du ein Wintertrainings Ziel brauchst, wie wäre es mit einem guten Training für einen 2000 Meter Indoor Rowing Wettkampf auf dem Concept2 Indoor Rower. Continue Reading ›
This is the time of year when we start thinking about goals—fitness goals, workplace or family goals—you name it, it’s all about that ‘clean slate’ start to a new year. If you need a winter training goal, perhaps you should think about training for a 2000 meter race on the Concept2 Indoor Rower. Continue Reading ›
So, here we are at the midway point of the 16th annual Holiday Challenge! There is still time to log your meters and help make an impact on the world! How? There's a charitable giving aspect to the Holiday Challenge and here's how it works: Continue Reading ›
In response to increased participation in our World Records and the expansion of our equipment offerings, Concept2 is introducing several new world record categories. Today, we are announcing world records for pieces done using Slides and a limited number of categories for pieces done using the Dynamic Indoor Rower. We will, of course, continue to maintain “static” indoor rower records. Continue Reading ›
Am 17. - 18. September findet die zweite Ausgabe des Swiss Alpine Battles statt. Mit prominenter Beteiligung wie dem amitierenden CrossFit Games Gewinner Matt Fraser und vielen mehr.
Ebenso sind unsere Concept2 Indoor Rower und SkiErgs im Einsatz.
Diese können zu Vorzugspreisen von 950 CHF für das Rudergerät respektive 1050 CHF für den SkiErg mit FloorStand erworben werden.
Mehr Informationen erhaltet ihr via info@concept2.ch oder per Telefon 044 711 10 10. Continue Reading ›
Wie wärs mit einer neuen Challenge? Der Rock 'N' Run bietet eine sensationelle Herausforderung für jeden Sportbegeisterten. Es wird in diesem Jahr sogar 2 Events geben:
Rock’n’Run Zürich und Rock’n’Run Atzmännig. Continue Reading ›
