I’ve had a Concept 2 Erg since 1985 and use it almost daily now. Minimal maintenance has been required over the years and it’s great as either a single exercise or as part of a general fitness program. I’m not doing the same times I did 30+ years ago, and don’t expect to at age 64, but I remain very fit (despite having suffered a stroke and many injuries) and it’s brought/kept my blood pressure at a healthy level without the need for medication. I backed off for a few years and feel much better, fitter/stronger, after getting back into it. Whichever machine anyone chooses is up to them, obviously, but rowing/Erging is just a great part of an exercise regimen. I’ve had some serious lumbar spine injuries, including fractures, and the Erg has helped me tremendously over the years.
I have a Concept 2 Model D and like it, but this review misses a major point. If you only use it in a gym, you’ll never notice, but at home it’s LOUD. I live in a single-family house, so I don’t care, but I’ve heard of people in apartments getting complaints from neighbors.
I think you forgot the RP3 and waterRower
I’ve had a Concept 2 Erg since 1985 and use it almost daily now. Minimal maintenance has been required over the years and it’s great as either a single exercise or as part of a general fitness program. I’m not doing the same times I did 30+ years ago, and don’t expect to at age 64, but I remain very fit (despite having suffered a stroke and many injuries) and it’s brought/kept my blood pressure at a healthy level without the need for medication. I backed off for a few years and feel much better, fitter/stronger, after getting back into it. Whichever machine anyone chooses is up to them, obviously, but rowing/Erging is just a great part of an exercise regimen. I’ve had some serious lumbar spine injuries, including fractures, and the Erg has helped me tremendously over the years.
You forgot the Aviron, which has all of the features of your top rowers rolled up into one machine.
I have a Concept 2 Model D and like it, but this review misses a major point. If you only use it in a gym, you’ll never notice, but at home it’s LOUD. I live in a single-family house, so I don’t care, but I’ve heard of people in apartments getting complaints from neighbors.