Is the Concept 2 Rower worth the hype? 

That is AMAZING. I am so happy with my purchase. It feels like it will last a long time. Good to know yours is still going.

Part of me wants to thank you but your execution is kinda mean. I got this machine as a mamma with a lot of neck and back problems, really wanted to build some strength. Even doing it 'wrong' has TOTALLY changed things for me. I am building mobility and strength with a low impact exercise. I am in WAY less pain. I am so happy with the Concept2. I may look up some videos on how to do it 'correct' after the sting of your words wear off. :(

​@@EarthNorthCreates he's right though. Your form is terrible and you're risking injury. No need to take it personally though, none of us know the correct rowing technique until an experienced rower demonstrates it for us. You still made a very informative video.

That is totally fair. I am just saying the delivery of the message could use some work. I did look up his suggestion last night. I even did a workout video. @@liverleef

@@EarthNorthCreatesI agree with you the comments were blunt and they could have worded it nicer. I really like how positive you are and I love your enthusiasm. I haven’t started long myself and I do recommend a Training tall playlist for beginners attached below His name is Austin and he is really very positive and not at all blunt He really wants to help you and he is fun too There’s 20 days of follow along videos of 20 mins each on the playlist He teaches rowing form as a lot do. What I also like is he doesn’t use a concept 2 which make a lot of noice trying to listen to instructions from a teacher Meaning you can hear him talk, teachers using a concept 2 it is hard to hear them talk It doesn’t matter if your rower is different He will talk about 3 important measurements on your screen Average pace per 500 or watts are 2 For the concept 2 average pace per 500 are the best to follow And stroke per minute is the 3rd measurement and you have that on every rower Keep a note pad and pen to write down the measurements your reach when he tells you per row Below is the playlist ru-vid.com/group/PLLUHQF6YtiAR5_I-PgP5Ksm9PpiEYznUe&si=PwiWQbifU5kQuB8e The next video is the technique you are trying to achieve to give you an idea of what these people are talking about They are right you can get an injury if you don’t learn proper technique I had no idea about this until I watched Austin’s videos The playlist will help you ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IrsPo35jpqk.htmlsi=D9sXWirzVTQxr7V9o Stay patient and I think in a couple of months you’ll get the idea of the technique I had no idea how technical Rowling is It’s worth to learn correct technique from the beginning or it takes much longer to change bad habits which is very frustrating Stay positive and you go girl! 👏 Take care 🙏

The rowing community is filled with Debbie Downers. Your form is fine for now. Eventually you may want to pull all the way to your rib cage, and keep your heels a little lower. The most important thing is just do it, and trying to do movements that don't feel natural is apt to be discourage. And by all means, get a Bike Erg (and a Ski Erg). The nice thing about the Bike Erg is it frees your hands so you can multitask. The Ski Erg works your triceps and anterior chain, which is a nice complement to the rower that works your biceps and posterior chain.

You can actually get an optional space saving wall hanger so it can store vertically. Which I may get in the future.

​@@EarthNorthCreatesoh wow!!! I love it already.

The older models like the Model C can either fold in half or be stood upright on their front feet and a little pad right in front of the fan.

It also splits in half for storing👍🏻