Concept 2 Model D Rowing Machine

There are a lot of different rowing machines on the market. Some offer more and better features than others. Here are just a few of the features that make the Concept 2 Model D Rowing Machine a good choice for your home gym:

This machine gives you a whole body workout. It doesn't just work your legs like a bike or just your arms like a small set of dumbbells. You'll get results in every part of your body.

It's quiet. You're probably going to want to watch TV or listen to the radio while you're working out. Most of us do. It helps pass the time. Some machines make so much noise that you can't listen to anything else. This one doesn't. The amount of noise it makes is very minimal.

It offers very smooth operation. It doesn't jerk you around. It really feels like you're rowing on water. You can even choose whether you want a "fast boat", a "slow boat" or a "heavy boat".

The monitor tracks your distance, speed, pace and calories. You won't be left wondering how much progress you've made.

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Concept 2 Model D Rowing Machine

Intregal part of my 75 pound weight loss!!!

I own the Concept 2 Model D. I purchased it last year after an exhausting field and internet search. I "casually" used it for several months until a few months ago when I became very serious about losing weight. I now use the rower 5 to 6 times a week 30 minutes minimum- with an average of 45 minutes and occasionally (usually Saturday mornings) a 60 minute workout. I do not overdue the individual workouts, and maintain about a 23 stroke per minute rhythm.

I utilize this machine, along with a low carb diet and walking 3-4 miles 2 to 3 times a week, to lose 75 pounds! I started this last September 2008- weighing in at nearly 300 pounds at 6'1". As of now, end of March 2009, I am down to 225 and feel great! That's it, no magic other than consistency! If it were not for this rower, my efforts would have been much, much less successful. (I tried walking alone on previous attempts and walking by itself as the main exercise did not cut it for me for drastic weight loss.)

This rower offers a full body workout! I ordered the machine and it arrived inside of a week. The rower literally snaps together. It is sturdy for big guys like me. The only maintenance I have done is an occasional wiping of light oil on the pull chain- that's it. The machine is not so noisy that I can't watch TV while working out. I strongly recommend this rower!
-D. Fraser

This machine is the universal rowing standard

The Concept2 Indoor Rowing Machine is the universal standard for quality rowing machines. If you want to perform this indoor exercise correctly, this is the machine to use. If you visit any high school, college, or club rowing program you will find Concept2 rowing machines are likely the only rowing machines they use. It is good for sweep rowers and scullers, gives you lots of workout feedback, and requires very little maintenance. My model D has over 2,000,000 meters on it and neither of us show any sign of slowing down. Older, used Model A, B, and C indoor rowers still retain their value, work well, and have faithful and dedicated users. If you're going to purchase an indoor rower, make an investment for the long-term because this machine is the only one to consider.
-J. Flanders

Aging oarsman loves it

45 years ago I rowed with the University of Washington crew. I stopped rowing in 1970 and only this last January I discovered a Concept 2 rower at our recreation center. I climbed on and thought, I'll just row a couple of thousand meters. I made it to 800 before becoming winded, struggled on to 1200 meters and gave it up. Five months later I routinely row 8 to 10 thousand meter workouts, am losing weight, and seeing something I have not seen for years; muscle definition in arms and legs. I have rowed almost 300,000 meters and have a goal of 1,000,000 meters this year. This machine is amazing. It feels like being on the water. The action is smooth, and the monitor keeps the user updated on pace, distance rowed, power generated by each stroke, and how power is being applied throughout the stroke. I wish I had had one of these when I was in college, but discovering it at age 65 has benefits as well. The machine is built for heavy use by rowing or health clubs and I believe will last an individual a lifetime.
-E. Williamson

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