Dyno - What Is It For?

[[old] Laupi]

<b>I just got an offer for a Dyno. I do not know though if this is a good alternative or even second training tool compared to the rowing machine. Does anyone have experience - what is it for?<br /><br />Thanks</b>

[[old] Laupi]

<b><span style='color:blue'>Found this answr on the site which is not understandble for me:<br />The Concept 2 DYNO takes the principles of the Indoor Rower and applies them to strength training, offering three core exercises: Leg Press, Bench Press and Bench Pull. The flywheel can produce a far greater range of resistance than the Indoor Rower, but still only in response to the user's efforts. Because the power produced by a muscle is not constant throughout the contraction, traditional weight training is limited by the maximum weight that can be lifted at the weakest point in the muscle contraction. Dynamic Strength Training enables your muscles to be fully challenged throughout the lift as the resistance is created in dynamic response to your effort. <br /><br />Safe Exercise for All Anyone of any age can use it without supervision and there is no risk of weights or bars injuring you if you can't complete a lift. Smart Force Monitor The monitor provides instant, accurate feedback and is calibrated for comparison with all other DYNOs. perfect for strength testing and monitoring progress. Multiple Use The DYNO can be used for strength training, strength testing, circuit training or rehabilitation. Dynamic Loading The more force you apply, the more weight you 'lift'. Up to 999 kgs can be 'lifted' on the 55 kg DYNO. Eight damper levers control airflow to the fan, setting different loads (or drag factors). <br /><br /><span style='color:red'>Does that mean it is onlyy a leg press and a bench press - thats it?</span></span></b>

[[old] canthinkof1]

<!--QuoteBegin-Laupi+Jan 6 2006, 02:22 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Laupi @ Jan 6 2006, 02:22 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><b><span style='color:blue'>Found this answr on the site which is not understandble for me:<br />The Concept 2 DYNO takes the principles of the Indoor Rower and applies them to strength training, offering three core exercises: Leg Press, Bench Press and Bench Pull. The flywheel can produce a far greater range of resistance than the Indoor Rower, but still only in response to the user's efforts. Because the power produced by a muscle is not constant throughout the contraction, traditional weight training is limited by the maximum weight that can be lifted at the weakest point in the muscle contraction. Dynamic Strength Training enables your muscles to be fully challenged throughout the lift as the resistance is created in dynamic response to your effort. <br /><br />Safe Exercise for All Anyone of any age can use it without supervision and there is no risk of weights or bars injuring you if you can't complete a lift. Smart Force Monitor The monitor provides instant, accurate feedback and is calibrated for comparison with all other DYNOs. perfect for strength testing and monitoring progress. Multiple Use The DYNO can be used for strength training, strength testing, circuit training or rehabilitation. Dynamic Loading The more force you apply, the more weight you 'lift'. Up to 999 kgs can be 'lifted' on the 55 kg DYNO. Eight damper levers control airflow to the fan, setting different loads (or drag factors). <br /><br /><span style='color:red'>Does that mean it is onlyy a leg press and a bench press - thats it?</span></span></b> <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Its a leg press/ bench press/ bench pull and is really good for getting muscles used for rowing stronger there is a fly wheel with 4 switches on each side and control the resistance. It is used with the c2 however i have only used it a few times so i do not know what kind of results it gets.

[[old] Laupi]

Is it a good additional practice for rowing or should one rather row on the c2 instead?

[[old] canthinkof1]

its good additional practice, it will get the muscles used for rowing stronger. it is nice because there are no weights, its like a rowing machine where you control how hard everything is, however it is strength training rather than aerobic

[[old] Arno]

Laupi,<br /><br />Dyno is by no means an alternative to the concept2 erg. I have been lucky having both the Dyno and the erg side by side in my garage. They get together nicely and complement each other.

[[old] Steelhead]

<!--QuoteBegin-Arno+Jan 13 2006, 03:51 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Arno @ Jan 13 2006, 03:51 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Laupi,<br /><br />Dyno is by no means an alternative to the concept2 erg. I have been lucky having both the Dyno and the erg side by side in my garage. They get together nicely and complement each other. <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I also use both the Dyno and a C2. The Dyno allows you to work your pecs similar to a bench press and ipso facto allows us to work muscles that the C2 pretty much ignores. In addition, I use the Dyno to increase my leg and back power, similar to a squat machine and a lat machine. Of course, I also use free weights. I like to work to exhaustion with free weights and then hit the Dyno just to make certain that working to failure is complete.<br /><br />If you can only afford one, then get the C2.