Concept2 Forum

Hi Amanda;<br><br>Like you, I am fairly new to the erg (and exercise!). I thought I would pass along what I have learned to date. You have no doubt learned some of this already.<ul><li>Start slow, then slow down a bit more. I hopped on my C2 one morning about 7 years ago shortly after I bought it, t...

I have read a number of postings regarding strapless rowing, but have yet to come across an explanation of why or how it may benefit a person. I am new to the erg and I have tried strapless a couple of times, but am having a little trouble identifying the benefit and what I should be concentrating o...

Thanks Pete. We are about 1200 km from Seattle, so we won't be making that trip anytime soon, but with any kind of luck we will have high speed internet here within the year so I could give the online race a try.

Are there any C2 races being held in W. Canada on a regular basis. I live in rural Manitoba, far removed from any of the big races, even quite remote (300+ KM)from any major urban centres. While still rowing at a snail's pace, I would like to participate in a race of some sort 12 months from now. Th...

Just finished 5K at 2:09 pace , a good improvement over my 2:19 about 8 weeks ago. Mostly at AT, although last 500 at AN. Started a fitness program about ten weeks ago, using the erg to try to undo about 15 years of relative inactivity. I am encouraged!