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Love the machine, but would like to have some resistance for the legs and some back support. Friends have used it, but say over time, their backs began to hurt.

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An incredible machine. I like the sturdiness and would suggest you buy this machine, if you want to increase your endurance and overall well-being. Worth the money.

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Although new, I plan to use this machine 3 days/week at first, until I build up my stamina. Later I will move to 5 days/week. I will use it when my husband works out on his bike or listen to my iPod. It's the best machine available and I'm in my middle fifties. I wanted to have something that was good for me and was made well. This serves both purposes. I love it!

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a friend who rowed in college recommended the concept2 machine. I use it for general fitness. The machine fits very well into a small area

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Very easy to assemble and use.

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We purchased this for our son who is on a rowing team for high school. This is the only machine (concept2) recommended by his coach and the only machine used at school and the row club. Other members of the family are using it and we all love it.

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It's beautiful, solid and smooth. Looking forward to many many good workouts.

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Everything is good but the warranty

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the only thing i wish was different is the heal holder on foot aspect was foam/gel padded as we do not wear shoes in home and i like to work out in bare feet or with socks. you should make a pad that can slide or velcro to the heal thus eliminating soreness on heal of those who exercise bare foot. what do you think?

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I am 80 years old and have some cardio-vacular problems as well as a chronic knee joint condition.

The Concept 2 Rowing Machine is a perfect compliment to my daily walking exercise with my German Shepherd Dog.

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Love the rower.Great all over body workout.Easy transaction and received in a couple of days.Really quiet.Smooth.I set it up by myself in a couple of minutes.

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Being in crew at my college and training on many different machines, I strongly recommend this rower.

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I use this every day as another alternative to my other work out machines. It's great as a circuit machine or if you just have time to do one thing...rowing seems to be the best 'all around' conditioner. I am a runner with knee problems so I have been walking on a treadmill, using an elliptical trainer and now I added the rowing machine...the best addition ever!

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I was a lifelong swimmer, but after I became a dad, I found it hard to get out of the house and into a pool at 5 a.m. I bought a cheaper ergonomic rowing machine and used regularly for eight years, and liked it, but stopped feeling challenged by it a couple of years ago. The Concept 2 machine appealed to me because I could very and tailor workouts to keep me challenged. This machine kicks my butt three mornings a week, which is precisely why I bought it. The quiet operation and solid construction are just icing on the cake. The real value for me is the quality and variety of the workout.

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It has been great having the Concept 2 rower. As the winter months come up it will provide an additional way to exercise. The whole family uses it.

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I use my machine every other day, alternating with yoga. It is a great workout, convenient and effective. Even on days I am exhausted from work, there is my machine, and once I get on it I feel so much better. Even 30 minutes makes a difference. It's long, and takes up space, but is so well built and well designed I don't mind. It was also easy to put together. I highly recommend it for anyone. The intensity of the workout is up to you.

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Its a great machine, in fact we watch "The Biggest Loser" and we thought we saw the same rowing machine on that show! We like no impact cardio, such as the rower and/or the stationery bike.

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great

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The Concept 2 rowing machine allows a good all-around workout. It takes up little space, and let's you watch TV while exercising. The one piece of equipment will allow the type of exercising most of us are looking to achieve. I highly recommend the Concept 2 Model D.

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I use this rower frequently and it has provided me with an excellent form of exercise that is also fun. Rower comes apart for easy storage and is quiet to use.

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I use this rower 5-6 times a week and find it easy to operate and effective in delivering a good full body workout. I also like the many functions on the PM3 Monitor and use them to vary my workouts, keep track of my progress and race against my prior performances. Overall I am very pleased with this rower and find it a great value for the money.

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My husband and I use this rowing machine to get exercise after work, especially in the winter months when the weather prohibits walking. I was very pleased with how quiet the rower is and the sturdiness. It is always ready to use at any time, for five minutes or fifty minutes! Also like the computer info/programming capability.

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Easy to use, very reliable.

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Can't complain about one thing from this machine. I use it quite often and I use it to beat up my clients. Amazing for cardio and to build stregth. Just get one.

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excellent machine ! simple to set up.
I especially like the fact that you can customize a workout either with time or distance rowed.
I also like competing against previous workouts using the pace boat that is one of the options on the view screen.

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Good product

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I use this rowing machine daily and it is the best I have ever been on. It's quiet,comfortable and the programs are fantastic. It comes with a CD that explains proper rowing posture and movement that I think would be very helpful to a beginner. My advice is do not hesitate to purchase this machine. You will consider it the best money you have ever spent!

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I purchased my concept 2 a year ago with the intent to use it every day. Unfortunately, I've used it fairly sporadically, but it's great for winter use when outside activities are limited.
Since I'm not in the shape I once was and I suffer from chronic pain, its more difficult than it used to be, but the rower is a great low-impact full body work out for those with joint issues, as well as athletes of any level.
It's very bulky and a pain to store, but does separate into 2 pieces. I have not used a more solid unit.

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I use it when i get 15-30 min, don't need to go anywhere - it is right here

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Super easy set-up - 10 minutes, including removing it from the packaging. Sturdy design. Quiet, but the resistance fan does make some noise that will travel through walls. I liked the one at my local gym so much, I purchased it for my home.

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My husband bought me this product to use to get back into fighting shape after having a baby. I also compete in outrigger canoe competitions. He said that I have to train & show some improvement before I can go tackle the Hawaian & Australian waters. This machine is definately going to help me get back to where I used to be & hopefully beter than ever. I'm very happy with this machine.

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Husband has this in gym in Iraq, he bought one online arrived within days, very easy setup, the gliding is so smooth and quiet, this is a great piece to have if you have foot pain, low impact but gets you breathing, highly recommended.

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I have been using a high quality stationary bike for the past three years because I like low impact cardiovascular training. I did other exercises for the upper body, but was never really satisfied. I saw a rowing event on the Beijing olympics and thought that rowing would be the perfect total body low impact work out. After extensive internet research, I bought the C2 Model D.

I have had this machine now for about a month and am astonished with the results. I am upto one hour on the machine at a cadance of 24 strokes per minute. The monitor says I burn about 620 calories in that time. I am in fairly good cardiovascular health (resting heart rate of 50), and I feel like I have just had my tail kicked every time I get off this machine. I use it twice a week and look forward to every tail kicking. I still use the bike once a week.

With the exception of the chest and triceps just about every large mucle group is used extensively. The ab workout is incredible. If you spend an hour on the machine, its like you've just done a 1 hour abdominal crunch. The back strengthening helps to improve posture and has eliminated the neck and low back pains I used to have. (I used to weight lift to improve upper body strength but kept getting neck muscle spasms. The reason that doesn't happen with this machine is that it is building the right type of muscle fibers- Slow Twitch. For those interested muscle physiology- we have two types of muscle fibers- Slow Twitch and Fast Twitch. Fast twitch fibers put out bursts of energy as when we do an all out sprint. They put out great energy at first, but fatigue easily. The Slow twitch fibers maintain low levels of output, but don't fatigue easily. These are the muscles that are responsible for maintaining posture, etc throughout the day. This is the reason that male Olympic Gymnasts with huge back muscles say they live in constant back pain. Most of their training consists of bursts of powerful activity. They have large amounts of fast twitch muscles in the back that fatigue when trying to maintain posture all day.)

Anyway, back to the machine. It offers a fantastic work out at all levels. At stroke rates of 12 spm, I feel like I am not exercising. At 24 spm, I am getting a very good aerobic work out. At 35spm, I feel like I am power lifting. The resistance the machine puts out is limited only by your own strength.

I agree with one of the other comments- there is something very meditative about rowing. In the end, I haven't tried any other machines, but you can't go wrong with the C2.

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easy to use, full body workout

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I have used Concept rowing machines for the last 5 years both competatively (British indoor championships) at at the rowing club. When I moved to the US my first priority was to purchase a Concept 2 in order to maintain my level of fitness. I would recommend a Concept 2 to anyone (beginner or professional) Oliver

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This is one of the best all around work-outs on the planet. In 20-30 minutes, you'll feel like you've run a marathon!

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Very good rowing machine. Solid. I am 6'8'' and 340 lbs and the rowing machine is excellent for my size also. Easy to use programs for various exersize and progress monitoring.

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My wife and heard the Concept was the best machine in the market and when we got ours we realized why!
Being a 50 year old, smoker I soon quit smoking,lost 25 Lbs. and look and feel like I haven't in 10 years or so!
The Concept is such an easy and fun workout you just naturally get in shape!
I still can't believe how good I feel!
Thanks Concept!
We love it!

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I stand it up in the corner of the bedroom--even though the instructions tell me not to. If I leave it down it takes a lot of space. It's quiet and smooth--though I can't hear the radio on low when I'm working hard. It's the easiest exercise equipment I've ever owned.

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I tried a Concept 2 rowing machine on a cruise, and knew then I wanted to add one to my exercise room. The ship actually had it in their exercise room, and it was getting alot of use. The Concept 2 Model D has been perfect. I don't move it or store it, so I can't comment on that, but it took me less than 30 minutes to put it together when it arrived. It is smooth, intensity fairly easy easy to adjust while using it, and actually relaxing dispite getting a good workout. Something about the rhythm of the rowing motion relieves all my stress. I alternate between my treadmill and the rower, but I'd rather be on the rower! My only negative comment is the seat becomes a little hard after about 30 minutes, but a folded towel takes care of that. I would buy it again without hesitation, and I recommend it without hesitation. Don't spend less for products that are not as sturdy and well made, and you certainly don't need to spend more for something "better". I can't imagine how there could be anything better.

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This is a great machine. I love using it. It's very sturdy and very smooth. I especially like the way I can set a mid level effort (e.g., #5) and still control the level of effort during my training period, from a full out high effort sprint to a more relaxed pace. I've been using the machine 3 to 4 times a week, alternating days with my weight training routine and find that I get an excellent aerobic workout, as well as the added benefit of stretching and strengthening my body as I perform the full rowing motion. I ordered the Concept as a replacement for my treadmill work out, as I injured my Achilles' tendon and needed a low impact aerobic replacement. The Concept 2 really filled the bill. I like the way I can get in to a rhythmic drive with the sound and the movement of the machine - it's almost meditative. By the way, this is NOT a noisy machine. I'm not sure why some of the retailers seem to promote the noise issue. As I indicated, the whoosh of the fan helps me to set the rhythm of my work out. I would recommend the Concept 2 to anyone. Finally, the PM3 monitor is awesome. I generally set it at the "just row" display with the "force curve" graph to help evaluate my stroke, distance per minute and stroke per minute.

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Got it for my rower daughter... my wife, rowing daughter and I love the machine....good buy

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I was a rower for four years in a Top 20 program. After graduating, I swore I'd never erg again. Now (5 years later) doing a few rowing pieces is one of the highlights of my day. Model D's are big improvements over their predecessors.

However, it takes a lot of coaching to learn how to use a rowing machine properly. I would NOT recommend this product for anyone who has not rowed in the past or for someone who is not looking to take up rowing seriously.

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Love this product for interval training. It has strengthened overall performance in other fitness activities. The ability to save programs, and not watch the clock during intervals is great.

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Use every other day

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I used to row competitively for 3 years but haven't gotten near a rowing machine in 5 years or so. The new model is superior to the Concept 2 model C and I love the PM4 with the wireless heart rate monitor and racing capability, not to mention the storage card which is portable to other PM4s - to track your workouts. I did however forget how long these things are and it takes up almost the entire width of my workout/music room. Really easy to assemble or breakdown if need be.

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Very easy to assemble and use. The rowing machine can be adjusted to many levels of fitness from those who are just starting to those who are avid athletes.

Machine also has many work outs programmed in so each row has a variety to pick from.

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I work out daily for personal fitness. It is a great alternative to running.

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I have been using the Concept 2 Model D for several weeks now. I use it to mix up my cardio workout (I normally use my elliptical trainer). I am very pleased with it. It is very well built, solid and sturdy. It comes in 2 pieces, the seat/track and the wheel/display. It is very easy to assemble or take apart...I am able to put the 2 pieces together in under 10 seconds. This makes it great for easy storage so it doesn't not take up much space. I get a great workout on this. It comes with a DVD explaining proper technique, etc.

The only issue I have it that the seat isn't all that comfortable. After 30 minutes it gets a bit uncomfortable.

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I have a disabling back injury that prevents me from doing many of the aerobic exercises I love. I get great joy from movement, and I needed something I could use that would not exacerbate my back problem. This is it! The smooth movement and sturdy construction make the unit extremely stable, and I use a rubber cushion on the seat to minimize contact with my lower back. Works great! I also have multiple melanomas, so it's an exercise I can do inside. I do pilates work, and this unit follows through with my upper body work in pilates and leg strengthening. Even though I do pilates strengthing, my abs felt 'the good sore' the next day! Great outcome!

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The Concept 2 rowing machine is perfect to augment a hard workout schedule. I use it on my easy days as a non-impact way of getting the heart rate up and getting some good rowing reps in. It definitely gives a quality workout and helps develop the upper body while exercising the lower as well. It has been fun for the whole family to use!

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unbelievably easy to set up; easy to use and so convenient at home; no more excuses not to exercise.

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I purchased this machine mostly for my husband's use, but since we both like low-impact exercise, it is a great The machine for both of us. He has used this machine in gyms, and always liked it. It is quite handy to have it in our house!

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