Rowing machine

[Chucaro]

After going to the gym for few weeks evaluating a rower Concept 2 I am thinking in get one for home.
Have any of the members one with the upgraded computer on it?
It is good idea to get the top model instead of the E model?
Your inputs are appreciated.

[JayBoRover]

I have a Concept 2D. I bought it off a work-mate that is very dedicated in his rowing (holds a couple of Australian age group titles). The 2D got some good features up from the 2C. The 2E is basically the same as the 2D other than a couple of "bling" features like wireless heart monitor capability. The 2D is the one to get if you're after bang for buck.

[Chucaro]

Thank you John for your reply, the rower is a fantastic excercise machine, IMO the best equipment in a gym.
It is long time since I exercise but after 3 weeks I am doing 40 minutes with intervals of 1 minute every 10 minues of rowing. Great results for a 67 years old bugger :)

[DieselDan]

The top concept 2 model is the Dynamic and if you're used to using the D or E models, the Dynamic will feel very weird!
Instead of the feet being stationary and you pushing the seat (and yourself) backwards, on the Dynamic the seat is stationary and you push the footplate away from you.

I'd agree that the D is the one to go for, although the E is higher off the ground so may be easier to get on/off it.

I hate gyms, but always loved going on rowing machines and about 10years ago I joined a local rowing club. Oddly enough lots of rowers I know don't like rowing machines as they are viewed as torture devices that get inflicted upon you by sadist coaches during training sessions, or only for use when the weather is too crap that you can't get out on the water :D:D

[Chucaro]

The E is about $300 more dear than the D but comes with the PM4 monitor with interesting options and also with the Garmin Heart Rate Chest Belt Transmitter an option that I would like to have.
I will have a look how much will cost the E model plus the heart rate belt.
Tasmania is to cold for my taste and I do not like the rowing movements (exercise) on them.

[SimonM]

Chucaro - given where you live have you thought of doing some actual sea kayaking. Great exercise and awesome experiences, you will need to rug up for winter paddling though :D.

[Chucaro]

Chucaro - given where you live have you thought of doing some actual sea kayaking. Great exercise and awesome experiences, you will need to rug up for winter paddling though :D.

Simon, I have bad discs in my lumbar and cervical spine, the seating position in a kayak or canoe will kill me.
If I was healty I would get one for my photography expeditions but I am not healthy for that.
Cheers
Arthur

[superquag]

Thank you John for your reply, the rower is a fantastic excercise machine, IMO the best equipment in a gym.
It is long time since I exercise but after 3 weeks I am doing 40 minutes with intervals of 1 minute every 10 minues of rowing. Great results for a 67 years old bugger :)

Understand perfectly, have joined a gym and found myself addicted to the rowing machine. - Concept D, air-braked. Another gym in the group (Jetts) uses the water-braked model. I like them both, the fan one seems to be aimed at speed, whereas the water model can be very hard work...

The cross-trainer gives the body a more complete work-out.... if you can survive it !:o:o:o

Wish I'd done this 30 years ago. Fantastic for overall mental conditioning as well as physical.

Keep at it Chucaro :D:D:D

[Chucaro]

Download THIS (http://concept2.co.uk/training/concept2) training guide from the Concept 2 UK site is a fantastic document .

The Concept 2 is the best and more popular machine and is the one used for the World Indoor Championship.
If you get the model E you can interface it with the PC and race agains people in Oz or OS.
Cheers
Arthur