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Sit, Stand, Kneel or Wheel—Using the SkiErg for Rehab

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Oct 27, 2015

Proper SkiErg technique uses the legs as well as the arms and core. However, the SkiErg also works well as an upper-body-only training tool. This can come in handy when you’re dealing with a lower body injury.

If it’s an injury that still allows you to stand, this will probably be the most effective position for a workout. If standing is not an option, you can also use the SkiErg from either a sitting or kneeling position. And it’s also possible to wheel right up in a wheelchair. Continue Reading ›

2015 British Rowing Indoor Championship and More

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Jan 15, 2015

From the ashes of the old British Indoor Rowing Championship comes the new British Rowing Indoor Championship. The race takes place on February 8 at the Olympic Velodrome in Lee Valley, London, and promises to be the highlight of the British indoor race scene. As the name change suggests, the race is now being run by British Rowing, and there's the exciting prospect of our top Olympians taking part. Continue Reading ›

Meet Ultra-Rower Darlene Brennan

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Sep 10, 2014
KC Colt, Darlene Brennan and Dena Hirchak in front of Concept2
Darlene Brennan between Concept2's KC Colt and Dena Hirchak
We'd like you to meet Darlene Brennan. You may recognize that name if you have done any Concept2 team challenges, because quite often, she is at the top of the challenge standings board, rowing for the ANCIENTS team. Since 2008, she has taken part in eighteen team challenges where she ranked #1 on the individual standings eight times. In four of the eighteen challenges, she easily completed more than one million meters and in eight, she completed more than two million meters. She also set 2 new world records recently for lightweight 70-79 women—one for rowing a million meters in thirteen days and the other for rowing 100,000 meters in just under 12 hours. How does she do it and what's her secret? Darlene visited Concept2 recently and shared a little of her story. Continue Reading ›

CrossFit Rowing Trainer Course

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Aug 05, 2014

To help support CrossFit affiliates worldwide, CrossFit Rowing coaches are now expanding their course offerings internationally. This autumn, CrossFit Rowing instructor Erin Cafaro will be conducting a series of CrossFit Rowing Trainer Courses throughout Europe, including one at CrossFit Nottingham on September 27. Continue Reading ›

Employee Profile: Alex Dunne

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May 19, 2014

Alex Dunne and daughter Beth
Alex Dunne helps oversee operations at Concept2’s UK subsidiary, Concept2 Ltd. He brings with him 15 years of experience representing Concept2, a competitive rowing background, and a passion for “anything connected with sport.” Continue Reading ›

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