The Concept 2 Rower – Examining Its Unique Features
Article by Ross Mayer
People from all walks of life first learned of Concept 2 rower exercise machines in 1981. The maker of the Concept 2 rowing machine is located in Vermont where the winters can be extremely cold with a good deal of snow. So it adds up that creating a high quality rowing machine for indoor use would be a fantastic idea. From the beginning, this company set out to take advantage of the best engineering and technology available in their rowing exercise machines. I have the unique perspective to write about this since I have owned a Concept 2 for almost 10 years. So I’ll mention some specifics in this review of Concept 2 rowers.
The Concept 2 company makes the Model D and E with the Model E rowing machine being costlier. The Model E is delivered just as you see it, but the Model D is available with a choice of performance monitor. The performance monitors are named, PM3 or PM4, and they accompany every rower. If you prefer a better monitor with the Model D rower, then you will have to pick out the D model with the improved monitor. The other option, which is costlier, is the E rowing exercise equipment with the PM4 performance monitor. The Model E costs about 0 more than the Model D based on which performance monitor you pick out.
The monitoring devices, PM3 and PM4, are sleek designs that offer the most essential metrics for monitoring your pulse rate and rowing stats. The way you can do that with the pulse rate is with an additional small gadget that you place across your chest area. There is no discomfort having it strapped as it is very thin with a stretchable spandex strap. I can tell you from my own experience that you won’t notice it’s there while you are exercising. The data from the sensor is actually transmitted to the PM3 or PM4 for processing and display.
The only thing needed is the resistance to simulate a rowing action, and that is achieved with a flywheel on the front of the rowing machine. The flywheel is placed in an appropriately designed housing for safety intents. You will find a mechanical resistance adjustment for more challenging or less challenging rowing. There are also no concerns with noise as the overall rower is almost quiet during rowing. While you are rowing, the fan-like flywheel emits a low level sound, and you can feel the air movement at certain angles. This moving air sound from the flywheel assembly is identical to a fan that is running slowly. All in all, you could easily use a Concept 2 rowing machine in the next room without rousing others.
You can choose the type of performance metrics that best fits you from an easy-to-understand menu on either the PM3 or PM4. There are enough data types to satisfy the needs of either competitive rowers or someone who wants a great workout. Your specific needs will help you in determining what you want to keep track of and what is not so essential. This primarily based on whether you are rowing for general fitness, or if you participate in rowing contests and what level you enter in.
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