Which rowing machine

[Mich the Tester]

Reason I say concept2 is this; a rowing machine will get you very fit very quickly if you follow the training plans on the manufacturer's website. When you get fit and strong, you will put a lot of strain on the machine, so if you're not an old granny you'll need a pretty heavy duty piece of kit. Concept2 rowers have no rope, but a metal chain. If you have a rope, it will wear out within a few months and it's a pain in the arse trying to repair it. Don't believe the shopkeeper who says 'this is a super strong rope and nobody's ever broken one'; I broke two in two months. The whole construction is industrial strength, and unlike the cheaper rowers with big plastic covers over the wheel, it's designed to be maintained easily; it has to be as it's used in gyms all day every day by everyone from old fatties to seriously strong athletes who give the machine as much punishment as they can.

The only person I know of who's ever been capable of breaking a concept2 is the old England rugby player and present naughty theatrical conman Dean Richards. But he is possibly one of the strongest men who ever lived, and anyone who played against him will tell you that.

Look at the people who train with them; Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent, ALL professional rugby clubs in England, in other words some very strong fit people and the list goes on.

[milanbenes]

hi all,

ok thanks for the info

concept 2 it is then

I guess the sinple old rule applies, buy the most expensive one you can afford what ?


when I was at poly, these things were called ergo's anyone remember those ?


Thanks,

Milan.

[Moscow Mule]

when I was at poly, these things were called ergo's anyone remember those ?

They are still called ergos. From ergometer. Which is what they are.

[thunderlizard]

Yes, ergos are what they are called in the trade.
Or if you think you can get away with it, ergs.
Ahh, the smell of dust, sweat and floor polish and the Concept2's gentle lowing. Such fond memories

Jolly boating weather,
hay harvest breeze

[sasguru]

milan,

Your extreme lardiness can only be cured by restricting your potato intake, rather than purchasing a white elephant, that, as the OP has pointed out, will only gather dust.

HTH

[Olly]

still have a little bit of free play at the catch

[milanbenes]

Sas,

i have a very nice running machine (high end model) which is used three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, the plan was always to get a rower to work also on the upper body in between the running

you are correct the goal is to reduce the lard :-)

are you gonna get another portacabin in the garden and use it as a gym ?

all the best,

Milan.

[sasguru]

are you gonna get another portacabin in the garden and use it as a gym ?

all the best,

.

Milan, one day you may be able to afford the latest in garden offices.
And no, I have no reason to buy these working class gym machines, as my aristocratic lineage means I am genetically gifted and remain tall and lean regardless of what I eat.

HTH

[thunderlizard]

still have a little bit of free play at the catch

are you sure the slack is in the erg and not in your body?

[milanbenes]

Sas,

that is one of the best come backs you have made,

'as my aristocratic lineage means I am genetically gifted and remain tall and lean regardless of what I eat'


good job

keep it up

Milan.