Never heard of HYROX? Let us introduce you to a fitness race that is getting more and more popular every year. Billed as the “sport for everybody,” the HYROX race is geared toward both professional athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts looking to take their training to the next level. Continue Reading ›
HYROX is a relatively new fitness race that is gaining traction with athletes around the world. Originating in Germany in 2017, HYROX events are now held in 30 cities in 11 countries. The race is the same regardless of location—eight different functional fitness movements, followed by a 1k run. We are proud to say the Concept2 RowErg and SKiErg are included in this challenging race! Read on as Concept2 trainer Cady Hart-Petterssen offers a firsthand account of her experience at the HYROX race in New York City in 2019. Cady is also the host of our workout podcast As the Flywheel Spins. Continue Reading ›
Some people may think of rowing as a sport for tall people, but the truth is, rowing is a great sport for people of all sizes, as shown in the following race report by Mark Zembsch who brought athletes to the 33rd annual Dwarf National Games, July 4, 2022. Continue Reading ›
Just getting started on the SkiErg? Thinking of trying the SkiErg World Sprints?
Now is the perfect time to get started!
This training program is aimed for those who have done very little hard work (if any) on the SkiErg. The plan suggests 2-3 SkiErg sessions per week. Continue Reading ›
Working in partnership with World Rowing (FISA), USRowing and the Long Beach Sprints, Concept2 is pleased to announce the location of the second World Rowing Indoor Championships. The event will be staged in Long Beach, California, USA on February 24 2019. It will combine with the Long Beach Sprints and will also serve as the inaugural USRowing Indoor National Championships. Continue Reading ›
The first week in August found several members of the Concept2 team at the 12th annual CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, providing event support, giving tips and technique coaching on our equipment, catching up with old friends, and making new ones. Continue Reading ›
