Rowing Machine Recommendations
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I_Want_A_Donut wrote: »I get weekly updates, as of right now they are telling me I should be able to order before the middle of march.
So, it's a pretty accurate estimate. I put my name on the list on 2/25. Looks like I will have to wait until the beginning of April before I can place my order. Seems so far away
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I_Want_A_Donut wrote: »I get weekly updates, as of right now they are telling me I should be able to order before the middle of march.
So, it's a pretty accurate estimate. I put my name on the list on 2/25. Looks like I will have to wait until the beginning of April before I can place my order. Seems so far away
What's your rowing history? If not extensive, this would be a good time to start researching instructional and training info, identifying compatible apps you'd find useful, checking out the C2 logbook & community, etc.2 -
I have very little history. I borrowed a rowing machine and used it about 6 times before it crapped out. Watched a couple videos on it and was really just trying to take things slow and focus on my form.2
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I_Want_A_Donut wrote: »I have very little history. I borrowed a rowing machine and used it about 6 times before it crapped out. Watched a couple videos on it and was really just trying to take things slow and focus on my form.
My favorites are Dark Horse Rowing and Cassie Nieman (C2 Master Instructor) on YouTube. Asensei is building in numbers too -- it's an app with some of the best Olympic rowers of all time, including Eric Murray (many time Gold medalist).
IMHO, what you want to stay away from is Peloton or IFit types of instructors, many of which have no business teaching rowing to anyone.
Also, as it gets warmer, there are a lot of OTW (over the water) clubs that both have row houses and basic beginner rowing classes that offer both fun and some great instruction live.1 -
Thanks, I'll check them out1
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Update for everyone, looks like there date was pretty much spot on as I ordered today (1 day earlier than expected). Hopefully it ships quickly.4
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My husband got impatient and we ordered the NoricTrack. It should be here before my anticipated order date for the C2.1
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I_Want_A_Donut wrote: »Update for everyone, looks like there date was pretty much spot on as I ordered today (1 day earlier than expected). Hopefully it ships quickly.
Just one more suggestion. Join up with the Concept2 Logbook group on Facebook. The great thing about any rowers (indoor or outdoor) is that they are more than willing to share advice or help you with any questions, technical about stroke form, using the C2 and optimizing it for fun or performance and about training.
There are many real world class athletes and world record holders on there, but they will answer or help you with anything you ask. Fantastic group of folks.2 -
My husband got impatient and we ordered the NoricTrack. It should be here before my anticipated order date for the C2.
Didn't even know that NordicTrack was producing a rower. They look too complex, too tech dependent and too Peletonish to me. The value of the C2 is in it's simplicity.
But, I truly hope the NordicTrack works for you.
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My husband got impatient and we ordered the NoricTrack. It should be here before my anticipated order date for the C2.
Didn't even know that NordicTrack was producing a rower. They look too complex, too tech dependent and too Peletonish to me. The value of the C2 is in it's simplicity.
But, I truly hope the NordicTrack works for you.
When were trying to decide I referred to it as the Peleton and the C2 as “the one that I want”. I will definitely use the connected part of it. I was planning on using Asensei with the C2. I just didn’t see the need for the extra cost. But I am anxious to get started too since we still aren’t comfortable going into a gym and I am at the point where I need to really focus on the fitness to continue to lose more weight and tone up.
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My husband got impatient and we ordered the NoricTrack. It should be here before my anticipated order date for the C2.
Didn't even know that NordicTrack was producing a rower. They look too complex, too tech dependent and too Peletonish to me. The value of the C2 is in it's simplicity.
But, I truly hope the NordicTrack works for you.
When were trying to decide I referred to it as the Peleton and the C2 as “the one that I want”. I will definitely use the connected part of it. I was planning on using Asensei with the C2. I just didn’t see the need for the extra cost. But I am anxious to get started too since we still aren’t comfortable going into a gym and I am at the point where I need to really focus on the fitness to continue to lose more weight and tone up.
Truly any rower can work. Some are just better. I'm sure you'll like the IFit part of NordicTrack.
It still wouldn't hurt to not rely on their instructors (who believe it or not, might not even be using good form themselves -- I've seen it too many times to count -- even CrossFit instructors "demonstrating" how to use a rower with awful form).
You can still check out Dark Horse Rowing and also Cassie Niemann (both on YouTube) for form checks. And once you think you have it, you don't. I'm still working on my form constantly after six years of indoor rowing.
It's as dangerous as deadlifting with bad form. Work, work, work on proper form and enjoy it!2 -
Came to this thread because ... rower
. This might be a good time of year to find a used C2. I found mine in a neighborhood Facebook group. A neighbor had one collecting dust in the basement. It had 49K original meters when I got it last year! I put 228k on it in February. Good luck! 2 -
MikePfirrman wrote: »My husband got impatient and we ordered the NoricTrack. It should be here before my anticipated order date for the C2.
Didn't even know that NordicTrack was producing a rower. They look too complex, too tech dependent and too Peletonish to me. The value of the C2 is in it's simplicity.
But, I truly hope the NordicTrack works for you.
When were trying to decide I referred to it as the Peleton and the C2 as “the one that I want”. I will definitely use the connected part of it. I was planning on using Asensei with the C2. I just didn’t see the need for the extra cost. But I am anxious to get started too since we still aren’t comfortable going into a gym and I am at the point where I need to really focus on the fitness to continue to lose more weight and tone up.
Truly any rower can work. Some are just better. I'm sure you'll like the IFit part of NordicTrack.
It still wouldn't hurt to not rely on their instructors (who believe it or not, might not even be using good form themselves -- I've seen it too many times to count -- even CrossFit instructors "demonstrating" how to use a rower with awful form).
You can still check out Dark Horse Rowing and also Cassie Niemann (both on YouTube) for form checks. And once you think you have it, you don't. I'm still working on my form constantly after six years of indoor rowing.
It's as dangerous as deadlifting with bad form. Work, work, work on proper form and enjoy it!
I have already checked out Dark Horse and planned to follow his videos
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MikePfirrman wrote: »My husband got impatient and we ordered the NoricTrack. It should be here before my anticipated order date for the C2.
Didn't even know that NordicTrack was producing a rower. They look too complex, too tech dependent and too Peletonish to me. The value of the C2 is in it's simplicity.
But, I truly hope the NordicTrack works for you.
When were trying to decide I referred to it as the Peleton and the C2 as “the one that I want”. I will definitely use the connected part of it. I was planning on using Asensei with the C2. I just didn’t see the need for the extra cost. But I am anxious to get started too since we still aren’t comfortable going into a gym and I am at the point where I need to really focus on the fitness to continue to lose more weight and tone up.
Truly any rower can work. Some are just better. I'm sure you'll like the IFit part of NordicTrack.
It still wouldn't hurt to not rely on their instructors (who believe it or not, might not even be using good form themselves -- I've seen it too many times to count -- even CrossFit instructors "demonstrating" how to use a rower with awful form).
You can still check out Dark Horse Rowing and also Cassie Niemann (both on YouTube) for form checks. And once you think you have it, you don't. I'm still working on my form constantly after six years of indoor rowing.
It's as dangerous as deadlifting with bad form. Work, work, work on proper form and enjoy it!
I have already checked out Dark Horse and planned to follow his videos
I love the Dark Horse series. I like to concentrate on form - I’ve got short legs, I’m lazy, and I’m never going to be beating any records (apart from my own) - but my NSV is that I’m dipping into the ‘intermediate’ videos now and really enjoying them.1
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