Concept 2 Model D Review – Take your fitness to the next level
The Concept 2 rowing machine is the best selling indoor rower in the world and are considered the industry standard for indoor rowing machines.
Benefits of using the Concept 2 Rower Model D
Due to the amount of muscles being used throughout the body training on a Concept 2 rower burns a ton of calories and really works your heat and lungs, both great benefits if you are looking to lose a weight and boost your fitness levels
When using the concept 2 rower you can achieve increased strength and flexibility in the arms and legs that is through the wide range of motion when sliding up and down on the seat. The core is also made stronger as the abdominals and lower back are worked during the middle and end or each stroke..
In contrast too different types of cardiovascular exercise using the concept 2 model D does not place undue stress on the knees and ankles. This is due to the smooth low impact rhythm found on these rowers that replicates successfully the feeling of being on the water.
Additionly a lot of customers claim that the rhythmic nature of rowing can really help reduce stress and clear the senses after a hard day .
Features of the Concept 2 Model D
The popularity of the concept 2 rowers is mainly due to the technology found in the performance monitors supplied with each machine.
The Model D comes with a PM3 or PM4 performance monitor.
Within the PM3 all your workout data such as distance, speed, average pace, watts and calories are accurately tracked and stored.You have 5 options to view this information – all data, force curve, rowing with a pace boat, bar chart and large print.
Two great benefits of having this data is that for example you can see your average 1k split times or your output stroke by stoke .
The monitor also provides easy menu-driven operation, letting you access a powerful list of features, including preset and favourite workouts, trials against a previous performance or pace boat.
As standard all PM3’s have a USB functionality so data can be transferred to either PC or MAC. For those of you who want to monitor heart rates a Polar monitor can be bought separately and attached .
Finally, other features include FISH games, animated rowers that teach techniques, multiple language options and your own log card, which is like a sim card, to log all of your workouts on so you don’t have to use the same one all the time..
The PM4 offers the all the same functionality of the PM3 with the added features of:
Heart Rate Monitoring: Built in wireless compatibility with Suunto heart rate technology (chest belt provided) offers improved transmission and eliminates interference from nearby rowers. Also compatible with Polar heart rate technology, if optional Polar receiver is installed..
Rechargeable Battery Pack: The battery is automatically recharged as you row. You can also recharge the battery pack on the PM4 by connecting it to a PC via the USB port.
Increased Memory Capacity: So extra features and functionality can be added in the future.
Supports Machine-to-Machine Racing: Both wireless and wired machine to machine racing can be implemented with the need for a PC.
The Model D is comfortable to use with a ergonomic handle designed to allow natural arm and hand positions. The seat slides along a aluminium rail capped with a stainless steel track which gives it a smooth seat movement .
There is also a quiet flywheel that is designed to reduce noise and a spiral damper that lets users select your own drag factor from 1-10 with 1 the lowest and 10 the easiest. A quick tip – normally 4-5 is what real rowers use as it is most like water..
The Model D requires a footprint of 9 by 4 feet for use and has caster wheels for quick mobility plus a collapsible design for efficient transport and storage
There is a weight capacity of 500 pounds and comes with a five-year warranty on frame parts and a two-year warranty on moving parts and the monitor .
Finally another great reason to invest in a Concept 2 Rower is the support and back up provided by the company themselves. If you look on the concept 2 website, there is a huge community of users, competitions, and challenges set every month with prizes to keep you motivated and improving your performance..
The Concept 2 Rowing machine is a highly recommended purchase not just your rowing prowess but for your overall fitness, health and well-being .
