Rugged, easy to assemble, quality materials and manufacturing. Well thought-out ergonomic design and functionality. Good low impact exercise with adjustable resistance. Rowing uses 80% of the body’s muscles, tendons, and ligaments during a workout. I used a Concept2 Model D at the gym for years, the same machine and it never broke down. When the gym closed due to COVID, I missed the workout so much, I bought one. Great piece of equipment. Support is great and even though you probably will never need them, spare parts are available from the manufacturer at reasonable prices. PS. The PM5 display is a must to accurately track your progress.
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The CONCEPT2 Model D rower is quite simply the gold standard for rowing machines. Not the most expensive, and certainly not the most sophisticated. But it does what you want, links to your phone, and gives you a quality workout. I had to pay about $300 above regular price to get a new one due to the shortage but it was worth it. I had used this model a great deal in gyms so I knew what I was getting.
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I was initially hesitant to invest in this piece of equipment, and even initially bought a used, cheap rower. What a waste, once the rower arrived, I gave it away. It took me less than 10 minutes to set it up and I've been using it religiously ever since. I love the ability to create workouts, the progressive resistance, and the overall workout I'm able to achieve using this machine. If you're on the fence, pull the trigger, this is a great piece of equipment!
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This item is considered a gold standard for a reason when it comes to rowing machine. I couldn't suggest it more. The construction is sturdy. It separates in the center (seat slide and row bar sections) for easy storage. I don't have high ceilings, that 96" is too long to just stand it up. Ultimately, it takes up slighty more floor space than a kitchen chair when storing it this way. The PM5 connects perfectly to my phone without issue and the ErgData app is great for tracking your progress. You can also use the a UBS drive to do the same tracking and with this there is no chance you accidentally leave it in the Rower at the gym. The question of whether it's a good value is highly subjective though. This is hands down the single most expensive piece of fitness equipment I have ever purchased. But this is one of the best forms of exercise you can get, so for me it's worth it. But if you aren't sure you like rowing or looking for something new you haven't tried, it may be financially prudent to buy a cheap rower to start. I'm not personally a fan of spending a lot of money on something and having it become a clothing rack that sits in the corner. But if you know you will commit to using this rower on a regular basis, it's easy money to spend. I got into rowing maybe in the middle of 2019. It's physically demanding, it's easily trackable with this machine so you can see your progress in your distance or strokes per minute metrics, and it's basically no impact on your joints. But then came Covid19 and the gyms shut down for a good portion of the year. During the summer I walked every day and hiked quite a bit on weekend, but since winter has come my ability to stay fit has been greatly diminished. I tried using a rowing machine in the gym but the requirement to wear a mask really hurts it as exercise. Within a few minutes you are gulping for air as the mask completely obstructs your airway when doing anything that makes you breath heavy. So, I took the plunge, and after my first day of using my own Concept2 Rower, I knew I made the right decision. If you could buy it from the manufacturer you would probably save yourself about a third of the cost, but that isn't remotely an option now. I couldn't suggest it more so long as you actually commit to this form of exercise.Read full review
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Reasonably easy to assemble, smooth operation, monitor works well, and is a very solid piece of equipment. It has provided an exceptional workout experience.
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