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Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 2nd, 2025, 4:25 pm
by ChrisRowErg
Hey all, I noticed there isn't much activity here but I figured that may be the case since they are backlogged and it's probably also not an item people will rush out to buy.

However I was wondering what owners/users are still thinking after the initial "newness" wore off. Are you doing the training plans or has it made it into your rotation?

I am planning to get one because I think the concept is neat and it could be a cool addition to my setup.

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 3rd, 2025, 9:48 am
by hohjoe
I've had mine a few weeks now and I still like it. I row most days and then use the StrengthErg three days a week. I use the General conditioning plan on the C2 website.

My wife, who was never interested in any form of weight training, uses it three days a week, which is a major plus.

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 5th, 2025, 12:01 pm
by ChrisRowErg
Great to hear. I think I would have a similar use case. My wife has wanted to do some strength workouts, but we typically didn't workout together at the gym. I normally did 531 style workout and didn't feel confident training someone in those movements especially when she has had back and knee issues.

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 7th, 2025, 11:30 am
by Divot27
I love it. I bought it mainly for my legs which have gotten weak while I deal with knee injuries.

However - it’s going to be a very very long time before I get off damper setting one for the arm pushes and pulls.

I would be interested in a double D style pull handle like the cable machines have.

I’ve tried to find reviews on Instagram and YouTube. Not many out there , I did find one where someone was doing a one at a time leg push exercise. I also have a model D RowErg. When my knees allow I’ll be using both.

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 9th, 2025, 2:43 pm
by ChrisRowErg
Divot27 wrote:
May 7th, 2025, 11:30 am
I’ve tried to find reviews on Instagram and YouTube. Not many out there , I did find one where someone was doing a one at a time leg push exercise. I also have a model D RowErg. When my knees allow I’ll be using both.
Yea there isn't much stuff out yet and I have watched all the available reviews.

I am just being impatient. I placed an order a week ago and it looks like it won't ship until the 14th. :cry:

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 28th, 2025, 6:20 am
by edward.jamer
ChrisRowErg wrote:
May 9th, 2025, 2:43 pm
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I am just being impatient. I placed an order a week ago and it looks like it won't ship until the 14th. :cry:
So it's arrived and you have first impressions by now?
If so, share your thoughts!

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 28th, 2025, 10:37 pm
by ChrisRowErg
edward.jamer wrote:
May 28th, 2025, 6:20 am
ChrisRowErg wrote:
May 9th, 2025, 2:43 pm
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I am just being impatient. I placed an order a week ago and it looks like it won't ship until the 14th. :cry:
So it's arrived and you have first impressions by now?
If so, share your thoughts!
There were manufacturing delays. It just shipped today actually and the estimated delivery from FedEx is Friday.

StrengthERG

Posted: May 29th, 2025, 12:08 am
by Hurlyburly
I've been really interested in one of these. I'm leaning more toward the functional strength perspective (I'm in my 30s). I've heard people chock it up to something only for rehab or geriatrics. I'm curious to see if they are wrong?

How are you liking it? Worth the money? Do you feel like it's a full body workout? If you could only have one Concept2 machine would it be this, why or why not?

Re: StrengthERG

Posted: May 31st, 2025, 9:43 am
by hohjoe
Hurlyburly wrote:
May 29th, 2025, 12:08 am
I've been really interested in one of these. I'm leaning more toward the functional strength perspective (I'm in my 30s). I've heard people chock it up to something only for rehab or geriatrics. I'm curious to see if they are wrong?

How are you liking it? Worth the money? Do you feel like it's a full body workout? If you could only have one Concept2 machine would it be this, why or why not?
Geriatrics? Maybe, I'm 73. However I didn't buy it because of that. I like it and I do feel like it's a full body workout for arms and legs. I think it is worth the money because it is one unit that can be used for strength training, it's simple to setup and switch between exercises. I can hop on the machine, sit and do all three workouts in a short amount of time. No need to change weights or deal with dumbbells. My wife also uses it and likes the ease of use and simple setup between exercises. She wouldn't use any strength training otherwise. The app, I use an iPad and not a PM5, is easy to use and launch, and view the workouts during the workouts, and the app also records the workout data.

If I could only have one Concept2 machine it would not be this. It would be the RowErg, which I had before I got the StrengthErg. I love my RowErg the WOD, the monthly challenges, the app, and I enjoy rowing.

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: May 31st, 2025, 2:54 pm
by ChrisRowErg
edward.jamer wrote:
May 28th, 2025, 6:20 am
ChrisRowErg wrote:
May 9th, 2025, 2:43 pm
...

I am just being impatient. I placed an order a week ago and it looks like it won't ship until the 14th. :cry:
So it's arrived and you have first impressions by now?
If so, share your thoughts!
I finally got it and put it together last night. Now quick initial impressions are it's really neat and what I was expecting. All of the movements feels really good but I think the leg press is a bit of an adjustment. When you start pushing real hard and get into the flow it's really easy to shift in your seat a bit.

I plan to do the benchmarks this weekend and then go through the training plans on their site.

As of right now the only pet peeve s that ERG Data adds a lot of bloat to your logbook. It records every set as a separate entry so if you do 5 sets of chest press you will see 5 entries.

I have to believe that will eventually change and they will allow you to build out a workout that consists of multiple sets and multiple movements and it would just log as a single entry.

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: July 1st, 2025, 8:38 am
by mmobrien36
My only complaint is there are no footsteps. Husband has mobility issues and not able to return the feet to starting position without aid of straps. One would think after spending $1700+, they wouldn't have to purchase straps on Amazon for $15. We have the entire product line - bike, ski & rower. Strength erg disappointment.

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: July 1st, 2025, 2:22 pm
by whp4
mmobrien36 wrote:
July 1st, 2025, 8:38 am
My only complaint is there are no footsteps. Husband has mobility issues and not able to return the feet to starting position without aid of straps. One would think after spending $1700+, they wouldn't have to purchase straps on Amazon for $15. We have the entire product line - bike, ski & rower. Strength erg disappointment.
So, the lack of footstraps is your only reason for feeling the StrengthErg is a disappointment, even though you can buy aftermarket straps for less than 1% of the price? I have not used the StrengthErg, but I do have and enjoy the DYNO, the predecessor from 2 decades earlier, and it also has no footstraps. It seems like something very few users would want, and that's probably why they aren't part of the machine. However, can't you use the chest press bar while doing the leg press and simply pull the carriage back into position with your arms?

Re: Wondering what owners think now a couple weeks out.

Posted: July 4th, 2025, 3:42 pm
by fizzi4me
Yes, you can use the press bar to pull back for the leg press, I actually just tried it to see. We've had ours a few weeks, my husband has mobility issues from parkinson's and he can do that portion just fine, as long as he has shoes on. I like it, it's a good whole body workout, and can be as hard as you want it to be. While I have a full gym in my garage, I prefer to work out in the house in case he needs me. Quick change from one exercise to the next and with some adj dbs it's perfect for us. Imo its a good compliment to the other c2's.