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Model D Indoor Rower

Concept2

Full Body Fitness

Arms, legs, chest, back, abs — even your mind. Your whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing.

This is different from the rowing you may have done as a kid in a rowboat. The difference lies in the sliding seat. Your legs compress and extend with every stroke – in addition to the more obvious work being done by the back and arms.


LEGS: You begin each stroke with your legs compressed and your shins vertical. You initiate the drive with the powerful muscles of your legs, and finish with your legs fully extended. Rowing promotes both strength and flexibility through this wide range of leg motion.

ARMS: At the catch, your arms are outstretched; at the finish of the stroke, they have pulled the handle into your abdomen. As with the legs, this range of motion promotes both strength and flexibility.

CORE: chest, back, abs: At the start of the stroke, the power of the legs is connected to the handle by means of the arms and the core muscles of the body. Then the back is more fully involved as it swings open through the middle of the stroke. Finally, the body is stabilized at the finish by the abdominal muscles.

For a detailed description of the muscle groups involved, see “Muscles Used”.

And finally, YOUR MIND.

Customers tell us that the rhythmic nature of rowing helps clear the head and ease the stress of the day.

Or you may be the kind of person who is fascinated by the data produced by the Performance Monitor.

If motivation is what you need, you will find it in our Online Challenges, Million Meter Club, and Online Ranking.

And we think you’ll find peace of mind in the improvements you make to your health and fitness.

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For more information on this product, visit Concept2's website.