Concept 2 Model D Rowing Machine
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The Concept 2 Model D rowing machine is not just your typical rower since it has multiple functions, online motivational tools, and thorough training forum guides. This machine is used widely by Olympic athletes, rowing enthusiasts, or anyone who just wants to exercise to lose weight, build muscles or improve cardiac fitness.
Whether you are considering rowing or rowing is already your sport of choice, the Model D is the best machine that you would ever want in your home gym. With its innovative seat, adjustable exercise module and electronic performance tracker jam packed in a compact and sleek machine, the Model D rower is unparalleled by any other sports gear out there.
What Makes The Concept 2 Model D Outstanding
There are lots of things that make the Model D the best rowing machine you will ever come across. Here are the key features that make this machine one of a kind:
Innovative sliding seat – This is what primarily differentiates your rowing experience as a kid to the kind of experience you would get from the Model D. It has a sliding seat which causes your legs to alternately compress and extend with every stroke, a bonus to the hard work that your back and arms is already performing.
Perfect Rhythm of Rowing With the Model D – The work-out that Rowing D provides to your body is just so great that the perfect rhythm of it improves the strength and flexibility of your legs and arms. It also builds up your shoulder muscles and abs as you stroke further at the end.
On The Edge Technology – The Model D is equipped with a performance monitor, the PM3 which accurately records and keep tracks of your performance. It stores the data of your speed, pace, distance travelled, power exerted and calories burned.
Rower Dedicated User Interface – All the data that rowers need to keep track are presented on its performance monitor. It has five display options which are the following: display all data, force curve, pace of rowing and bar chart of everything you have acquired.
Preset Workouts – It also showcases all time favorite workouts of rowers which are pace boat exercise, FISH games, and a teaching guide on rowing tricks. The program supports multiple programs and it even has an option to let you beat your previous performance or record.
Concept2 Model D Bonus Add-Ons
If you’re not yet amazed with the features of the Concept2 Model D indoor rowing machine, then here are a stack more that it can offer to you, many of which are missing on the lower end rowers:
- Comfortable and ergonomic handle that allows natural arm and hand position at whatever work-out
- Stainless-steel track in the aluminum rail which allows smooth seat movements
- Adjustable and flexible footrests
- Removable Log Card which stores your performance data
- Log Card Data storage system that is compatible on any OS
- Collapsible design for easy transport and storage
- 500 pound capacity
- Five-year warranty on major parts