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A PASSION

FOR EXCELLENCE


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Indoor Rowing - Exercise for Everyone

The Concept2 Indoor Rower is the best selling rowing machine in the world and is built to last. It is designed to cope withyears o extreme, high volume punishment and every machine meets the same rigorous quality control standard. It can beound in almost every gym, rowing club and Olympic training venue in the UK and is undamental to every rowers trainingand testing programme. It is also used or cross training within almost every other sport including Formula 1, athletics,sailing, triathlon, rugby, ootball and basketball.

Rowing on the Indoor Rower is impact-ree. You can row as hard or as easily as you want and as a result, thousands o

customers every month nd rowing on the Concept2 Indoor Rower to be the best ull-body workout available. It is suitableor people o all ages and levels o tness and there are various adaptations that can be added to the machine to make itaccessible or people with a large range o disabilities, making indoor rowing a truly inclusive activity.

A Sport in Its Own Right

The Concept2 Indoor Rower is the only tness machine to have created a sport, indoor rowing, made possible by theunique accuracy o the Perormance Monitor. To this day the sport can only take place on Concept2 Indoor Rowers. Everyyear over 25,000 people around the world compete in indoor rowing races. There are events or all levels o competitor,rom the world championships through to casual local competitions, with the worlds largest race being the British IndoorRowing Championship (BIRC). As you will nd, indoor rowing can be strangely addictive and it is perhaps or this reasonabove all others that the BIRC is now the UKs largest one day indoor participatory sports event.

The Indoor Rowing Community

The tness benets may be what rst attract people to indoor rowing, but its the camaraderie and sense o communitythat keep them going. Make sure you visit concept2.co.uk to sign up or our email newsletter and join the conversation onthe very active orum. You can download a personalised training programme, participate in the online Challenge Series, logall o your training in your own online logbook and rank your personal bests on the World Ranking. So, whether you rowalone or with others, or competition or or un, there will be something or you on the website.

13st, 8 months and still going the Richard Gowler storyI began this process in the knowledge that I would not be around or much longer unless I changedthe way I was living. I researched into the most eective and maintainable method o improvingmy tness and losing weight. This lead me to the conclusion that an indoor rower was the bestoption. Looking at the wide variety o rowers available I kept coming across the Concept2. So manypositive testimonials and recommendations and then when I looked at their website there was SirSteve Redgrave saying that he used the Concept2. For me, that was all I needed to hear. I have beenrowing now or eight months and have not looked back.

The Concept2 in combination with a healthy diet and a more active liestyle has given me reason tobelieve that I may be around or some time to come. So ar I have lost 13 stone in 8 months. I still havea long way to go but I am condent that as long as I keep rowing and eating well I will get there.

I wholeheartedly recommend the Concept2 rower and the on-line community at http://concept2.co.uk/forum/

Richard Gowler

Debbie Flood discovered her talent

or rowing on the Indoor Rower and

went on to win two Olympic silvermedals in the Womens Quad

Robin Gibbons using Functional

Electronic Stimulus to row at the

BIRC

John Hodgson racing at the 2010

BIRC, proving that at 100 you are

never too old or indoor rowing

Nik Fleming setting a new 40-44

Hwt BIRC record in 2008. He is the

current World Record holder at sixdierent distances in the 40-49 Hwt

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51cm 29.5kg

28kg

285cm x 130cm

285cm x 130cm

69cm x 120cmx 137cm H

90cm x 72cmx 135cm H

PM4

PM3or

PM4

60cm

60cm

240cm

240cm 36cm

The Concept2 Indoor Rower - The Best Just Got Better

Indoor Rowing is a ull body workout and can provide a robust base tness or almost anyone, whether to complementtheir training or simply to live a healthier lie. This is how it works the body:

The Legs: Each stroke involves ull compression and extension o the legs, working the muscles o the calves,thighs, buttocks and hips in a low impact way that is much kinder on the knees than most activities that buildleg strength

The Core: Indoor rowing is one o the ew activities that will work your core abdominal and back muscles.

Fitness experts believe a strong core yields numerous benets, rom a stronger back to better posture The Upper Body: Indoor rowing will strengthen and tone your shoulders, back and arms The Heart & Lungs: Because it engages so many muscle groups simultaneously, indoor rowing is great or

improving cardiovascular health and tness

Standard Features on all Indoor Rowers

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water Ergonomichandleallowsfornaturalarmandhandpositionwhilerowing

Easilyadjustableairdampercontrolsthefeeloftherowingstroke Casterwheelsmakeitmobile

The Model D & E our best quality Indoor Rowers yet!

The Model E is the 5th generation o our successul Indoor Rower. It includes all the proven eatures o previous modelsplus a range o design upgrades and our most advanced Perormance Monitor - the PM4 - to deliver the best indoorrowing experience yet.

Separates easily for storage

PM4 monitor

standard on all Model E

Indoor Rowers

PM3 or 4 monitor

available on Model D

Longer monitor arm

makes it easier to reach

the PM4

Model E

Model D

Nickel-plated chain

for low maintenance

and clean look

(Model E only)

One piece leg design

for greater stability

and solid feel

Powder coated frame

sealed with clear top

coat for extra durability


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Gold Medal Fitness

There arent many o us who can win a Gold Medal aged 20, and return to the samesport aged 40 aiming to win another in 2012. But thats exactly what Greg Searleis attempting.

So how did he regain his tness whilst juggling a ull time job and a young amily?

He used what little spare time he had wiselyon a Concept2 Indoor Rower.

Not everyone has to have the same level o commitment that Greg has (he snuckaway rom the celebrations on Christmas Day 2009 to do a 5000m test in thespare bedroom!). For us mere mortals, just 20 minutes three times a week promisesimproved energy, better tness, and probably a trimmer waistline.

We will be keeping track o Gregs progress, you can see what he has to say atwww.concept2.co.uk/greg

The Concept2 Dynamic Indoor Rower

The Dynamic Indoor Rower is designed to meet specic training needs o the competitive rowing athlete. Thedierence between this machine and the Model D or E is that as you row, your eet do most o the moving rather than theseat. The seat is also ree to move, but due to the physics o rowing, the seat movement is minimal.

Features

Here are some things to consider when comparing the Dynamic Indoor Rower to a Model D or E.

The Dynamic Indoor Rower oers:

Aclosersimulationofthedynamicsofrowingaboatonthewater. Atrainingandcoachingtoolthatismoresport-specicthantheModelDorE. SimilarfeeltorowingonSlidesbutbuiltasonecompactunit. Asmallerfootprint(76in/193cm)thaneitheraModelD(96in/244cm)oraModelDonSlides(132in/335cm).

53.3cm 29.5kg 285cm x 130cm69cm x 120cm

x 137cm H

PM3orPM4

61.5cm193cm

Adjustable monitor height

Adjustable eet or

levelling

Both eet and seatree to move

Handle hook


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The Performance Monitor Providing Unbeatable Accuracy

Central to Concept2s success is the highly sophisticated Perormance Monitor (PM) that is tted to every Indoor Rowerand SkiErg. The degree o accuracy it oers is unique within the tness world, and has allowed the creation o the sport oindoor rowing, with competitions and a community o enthusiasts all over the world. The accuracy o the data allows youto chart your improvement, which is very motivational and keeps you coming back to the machine time ater time.

The Perormance Monitor is available in two dierent versions, the PM3 (not available on the Model E) and the PM4. ThePerormance Monitor does not require any external power so the Indoor Rower can be used anywhere.

Standard Features and Functions (PM3 & PM4)

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print Chooseapresetworkoutorsetupadetailedworkoutofanytype Save,revieworrow/skiagainstpreviousworkoutperformances PlaytheFishGame RemovableLogCardstoresworkoutdataandpersonalpreferences IntegratedheartratedisplayifoptionalPolarreceiverispurchased Powergenerationfeaturedrawspowerfromyourstroketoextendbatterylife

FreesoftwareavailableforPC&Mac(fordatatransfer)

Additional PM4 Features

BuiltincompatibilitywithGarminandSuuntoANT+heartratechestbelts (Suunto chest belt supplied with PM4 monitors)

ThecomputingpowerandwirelessconnectivitytosupportracinguptoeightIndoor Rowers tted with PM4 monitors

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Wired or Wireless Racing - PM to PM CommunicationFor larger races, Indoor Rowers with PM3 or PM4 monitors can be wired together and competitors progress and resultscan then be displayed on a big screen using Venue Race sotware (FREE rom the Concept2 website). Using PM4s you caneasily link up to eight machines together wirelessly. This takes seconds to set up and is great or impromptu racing in aclub or gym.

Concept2 sotware can be downloaded rom our website and can be used or venue racing, internet racing, training,logging data and to upgrade monitor rmware.

The British Indoor Rowing Championships


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PM3 or PM4

PM3 or PM4

48.3cm

73.7cm

221cm

223.5cm

SkiErg

Wall Mounted

Free Standing

25.4cm

123.2cm

Depth

The Concept2 SkiErg The Ski and Core Trainer

The Concept2 SkiErg was designed to replicate the poling action used in all types o skiing, but oers much more than that.It provides brilliant core exercises and body conditioning as well as ski specic training.

A Brilliant Core Trainer and Body Conditioner

The range o movements possible on the SkiErg concentrates the work through the upper body and core muscle groups.Exercises strengthen the core muscles, abdominals, back, shoulders, arms and legs, whilst providing a high level ocardiovascular and neuromuscular tness. They are simple to do, can be perormed at very low intensity and provide anoticeable improvement very quickly. In addition to the core and toning benets the exercise range is superb or developingfexibility, co-ordination, balance and posture.

Get Fit to Ski

Whether you are a cross-country or downhill skier the SkiErg is the perect training tool or you. It provides the combinationo leg and core strength with poling action that is required in all skiing disciplines. In addition to improved tness, balanceand fexibility, using the SkiErg can help you enjoy your skiing trip right to the end.

Adjustable handle

straps

Spiral damper controlsfeel of each pull

Caster wheels make

it mobile

Option of PM3 or

PM4 Performance

Monitor

Performance Monitor

set at easy to read

height

Air fan

engineered to

minimise noise

Air-resistance ywheel:

The harder you pull the

more restistance you feel

Hard wearing, easy

to clean stand

Free Standing SkiErg

Wall Mounted SkiErg

What we think of using the SkiErg

I have done regular 20-40 minute sessions on the SkiErg or 3 months; over 90% o the sessions at very low levels o intensity. Each

session consists o a variety o movements to engage the core muscle groups and legs.

It took a ew sessions to master the movements to a point where each one could be repeated eectively and with ever increasing orce.

I have noticed a marked improvement in my lower back and core strength since Ive been doing the exercises. Not only do I leave the

gym ater each session eeling pumped in my upper body but I have also noticed improved upper body posture and strengthening and

toning o my legs.

Simon Larkin - Concept2


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Concept2 History - A Passion for Excellence

Concept2wasfoundedin1976byPeteandDickDreissigacker,andhasestablisheditselfastheworldsnumberonesupplier o rowing oars and rowing machines.

The Concept2 story started when the Dreissigacker brothers, resh out o Stanord University as Product Engineeringgraduates, saw the opportunity o harnessing newly developed composite materials to create the worlds rst compositerowing oar. This light, durable product took the rowing world by storm and by the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 every goldmedal was won with Concept2 Dreissigacker oars. They were also the oar o choice or Sir Steve Redgrave who won each

o his ve Olympic gold medals using them. To this day Concept2 remain the world leader in the competitive rowing oarmarket and still regularly raise the bar with technological renements to stay out in ront.

The Dreissigackers soon turned their attention to the creation o a realistic rowing machine. Their passion or rowing,combined with the need to train during the o-season, inspired the development o the Concept2 Indoor Rower. Therowing machines on the market didnt mimic the rowing stroke accurately and were simply not tough enough to withstandthe relentless grind o top class rowers. It was in 1980 that the rst Concept2 Indoor Rower was unveiled. For the rowingcommunity it was a revelation, and or the tness industry a revolution. 30 years on it is the global testing and trainingtool or all rowers, rom Olympic athletes through to schools and clubs. For the tness industry it has become the standardrowing machine and an essential ingredient in almost every gym today.

The SkiErg - A New Chapter

The secret o our success has been the single-minded passion and ocus to develop the perect product. Now some 30years on we have applied that same passion or excellence to the sport o Nordic Skiing. The Concept2 SkiErg was bornout o a love o cross-country skiing and the unique level o tness that it aords. It took over 20 years to create, and hasalready made an impact. The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Organising Committee requested that Concept2 SkiErgs were madeavailable or athletes in the build up to and during competition. Parallels are being drawn with the initial reaction to theIndoor Rower. Its early days yet but with our ocus as strong as ever the SkiErg looks set to write a whole new chapter inthe Concept2 story and provide a whole new activity or tness enthusiasts everywhere.

What the creators of the Dynamic Erg have to say about it...

The real advantage o the Dynamic Erg is that it stimulates the dynamics, thus the word Dynamic, o rowing in a boat moreclosely than the stationary Erg.

It is really designed or training those people who are going to race on water because o the sport specic aspect o thetiming between movements.

Pete&DickDreissigackerputtingtheiroarstothetestattheCraftsburyRowingCenter,Vermont


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The Gold Standard

I youre thinking o getting tter, losing weight or generally improving yourhealth, in my opinion the single best tness machine or you is the Concept2Indoor Rower. Throughout my rowing career, it ormed one o the main building

blocks o my training. No matter how hard I tried, I could never beat it. It neverbroke and it never let me down. The quality o the machine, the similarity torowing on the water and the accuracy o the eedback enabled me to attain alevel o tness and mental toughness ar beyond anything I had achieved in myearly days. It gave me the condence to take on the world and, well, you knowthe rest...

Sir Steve Redgrave

A Training Revolution

The SkiErg has turned our training methods upside down. Independent o weatherand time o day, highly accurate and repeatable eedback is available. Britishsquad members are queuing up to use the machines we have. An added bonusis the ability to continue hugely productive training during the rehabilitation oathletes with injuries. Were sold. No reservations.

Gordon Seaton, Director of Training at the British Biathlon Academy

< Members of the British Biathlon Team with their SkiErgs

Concept2 Ltd | Vermont House |NottmSouth&WilfordIndEstate| Nottingham |NG117HQ

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