If you are looking for a really good home fitness machine, the Concept2 Model D is a great choice. A flywheel is quite and a broad range of resistance. Ergonomically designed handle better simulate the arm position of on-water rowing and provide a more comfortable rowing position throughout the stroke.

This home rower work on air resistance to capture the rhythm and feel of rowing on the water by using a carefully balanced and calibrated flywheel.

Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine

Indoor Rowing workout strengthens both upper and lower body with a motion that is smooth, rhythmic and impact-free. Its wide range of motion promotes flexibility in your muscles and joints. Concept2 Model D rowing machines can be found in homes, health clubs, schools and training rooms around the globe.

The Concept 2 Indoor Rower allows you to row as hard or as easily as you wish, making it an extremely versatile machine that can be used by people of all ages and fitness levels. The price is below 1.000 USD, so if you are serious about rowing, you can still afford it. You get a great, flexible, strong and beautiful rowing machine.

Concept2 Model D features

• PM3 Performance Monitor is standard on all Model D Indoor Rowers
• Adjustable monitor arm allows for more compact storage
• Aluminum rail capped with a stainless-steel track allows the seat to move smoothly and facilitates full leg involvement in the rowing stroke to provide a true, full-body workout
• Ergonomic handle allows for a natural arm and hand position while rowing.
• Fan engineered to minimize noise while providing the smooth feel of rowing on the water
• Flexfoot footrests adjust for quick and easy sizing.
• Spiral damper controls airflow to the flywheel allowing users to choose the feel of a sleek, fast boat or a slow, heavy boat.
• Separates easily for storage
• Caster wheels make it mobile.
• Size: 25″ x 33″ x 54.5″
• Weight: 57 pounds

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Functions of a rowing computer – PM3 monitor

Battery powered LCD digital display:

• features time/distance of rowing;
• calories burned;
• power produced;
• stroke rate;
• stroke output (watts, calories, meters);
• average pace of rowing;
• library of preset workouts (timed, distance, timed interval, distance interval);
• projected finish (time or distance);
• split memory recall function;
• optional heart rate monitor interface.
• including Force Curve, Paceboat and Bar Chart.
• C2 LogCard easily and automatically record workouts and track progress without separate paper record of each rowing workout. PC-interface – transfer LogCard data to your personal computer.

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3 Responses to “Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine review”

1. 10 Top selling rowing machines by Amazon | Only rowing machines says:

   October 14, 2008 at 6:39 pm

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2. Gavin says:

   October 15, 2008 at 10:14 pm

   Yes, Concept2 are great machines but not cheap – the best things in life never are!

   If you don’t fancy laying out all that money only to find you don’t get on with it, why not hire one for only £9.99 per week and maybe later take up the option of buying it at a discount?

   Sound good? – see http://www.GMFitness.co.uk
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   November 9, 2008 at 4:35 pm

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