Reddit reviews Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine (Gray)
We found 4 Reddit comments about Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine (Gray). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Indoor rowing machine with sliding seat for complete total body workoutsQuiet flywheel minimizes noise while providing smooth feel of water rowingLets rowers choose between sleek, fast boat and slow, heavy boatPM3 performance monitor tracks your distance, speed, pace, and caloriesRequires footprint of 9 x 4 feet; 500-pound capacity; 5-year frame warranty
I'm a woodworker (amateur) and I think I could build this, but honestly, the best rowing machine you can own costs $900 new, and you can find one for half that on Craigslist (I did). It will last for generations (I'm the third owner of the one I have and it works great):
http://www.amazon.com/Concept2-Model-Indoor-Rowing-Machine/dp/B001A0ZT2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344745867&sr=8-1&keywords=concept+ii
Make sure you hit this as often as possible
500m repeats with 2 min rest.
4 X 1500, 6 min rest
edit: Also, you will never be big enough at your height to be really competitive at a heavyweight level. If you want to get recruited for college, you will pretty much need to beat the heavyweights on your HS team while maintaining your weight. Aim for at least a sub 6:50 2k at about 150 lbs to be a reasonable recruit.
10min, 9min, 8min, 7min alternating with a partner.
The following equipment will replace a gym membership and last you the rest of your life.
http://www.ironmaster.com/store/Quick-Lock-Dumbbell-System-75-lb-set-with-Rack-pr-2.html
http://www.ironmaster.com/store/Super-Bench-c-2.html
http://www.amazon.com/Concept2-Model-Indoor-Rowing-Machine/dp/B001A0ZT2I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1319186362&sr=8-3
I wouldn't go anywhere near one that isn't a concept II at this point. I've tried several other no-name machines (including models with the water wheel design) and none of them feel right. A lot of the time they just feel sluggish and make it difficult to bring up the rate. There's a reason Concept II has been the standard for years. http://www.amazon.com/Concept2-Model-Indoor-Rowing-Machine/dp/B001A0ZT2I/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1344003657&sr=1-1&keywords=concept+2