A Closer Look at The Concept 2 Rowing Machine
Concept 2 rowing workout machines were introduced a few decades ago in 1981. The snowfall in Vermont, where the machines are mass-produced, pushed this company to set out in producing them in answer to the harsh elements. So it figures that developing a high quality rowing machine for indoor use would be a fantastic idea. From the start, this company wanted to apply the best engineering and technology available in their rowing exercise machines. As an avid user of their rowers, I can personally say their machines perform flawlessly. This article will review this special and versatile rowing exercise machine for those who are thinking about getting one to enjoy.
Concept 2 has two rowing machine models available, the Model D and E. If you wish to spend less, then the Model D is what you want to purchase. The performance monitors are referred to as, PM3 or PM4, and they accompany every rower. The PM3 comes standard with the Model D with an option to upgrade to the PM4. The Model E rowing exercise machine is accompanied by the PM4 monitor as standard equipment. The Model D has the cheapest price of $900 and higher price with the improved performance monitor.
What is actually helpful during exercising is you can use the performance monitors to determine your heart rate while working out. The way you can do that with the pulse is with an additional small sensor that you strap across your chest area. This monitoring device is very low profile and made of rubber, and the strap you use with it is like spandex and is easily adjustable. The moment you set out to row, you will be preoccupied enough to the point where you will not be able to notice it. This is also a wireless device, so that means there are no wires hanging off of you.
The only thing requiredthat’s needed is the resistance to simulate a rowing action, and that is attained with a flywheel on the front of the rower. There are no safety issues with this because the flywheel is totally enclosed in a plastic assembly. You can adjust the resistance for harder or lighter rowing. When you are rowing you will hear the seat move to and fro, the chain movement and the whirringwhizzing of wind from the flywheel, and the noise level is very low. The flywheel rotates when you row, and it creates a soft air movement that is very quiet. But it is much quieter than any fan because you will not be producing the same amount of RPM’s as a fan does. Unless somebody in the other room is a really light sleeper, you won’t be disturbing other people.
You can watch your rowing speed, plus other information, from the PM3 or PM4 performance monitors. It is helpful from the standpoint of your progress to determine how far you rowed, how long it took you to do it, or even how quickly you can do a stroke Thus it all comes down to your reasons for using the rower beyond primariy goal to get and stay in shape. This chiefly based on whether you are rowing for general fitness, or if you participate in rowing contests and what level you participate in.
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