CONCEPT 2 ROWING MACHINE

Concept2 was founded by Dick and Peter Dreissigacker in 1976. Fresh from Olympic training, the two brothers designed and created prototypes of carbon fiber racing oars, and went on to create the world's first wind-resistance indoor rower out of old bicycle parts.

The Dreissigacker Racing Oars are now used by more than 70 percent of the rowing community. The Concept2 Indoor Rower has been redesigned and upgraded three times since the Model A was introduced in 1981. Today's Model D, introduced in July 2003, builds on Concept2's 27 years of experience in designing and using rowing machines.

An example of the Concept 2
Rowing Machine

Rowing machines offer the benefit of an all-over workout with little impact on the joints, and they're something teens to senior citizens can use. A good rowing machine simulates the experience of rowing a scull in open water.

Concept2 Takes the Indoor Rower to New Heights

Morrisville, VT - Today, Vermont based Concept2 unveiled the Model E, its latest version of the popular indoor rower that offers users a full body, low impact workout. (Source: Company Press Release)

The new model, which sits higher off the ground for easier accessibility and includes a number of advanced technological features, will be available starting September 1. The Model E builds on four generations of successful rowing machines over Concept2's 30year history, and will be offered alongside the current Model D.

Concept2 cofounder Dick Dreissigacker notes that "this is the first time Concept2 has offered users a choice of indoor rower models," a change he says was motivated by an increase in the popularity of indoor rowing and to fill a wider range of user needs. "In designing the Model E, we listened to fitness club owners who suggested that their members are more comfortable exercising on a device that is higher off the floor," said Dreissigacker.