Concept2 SkiErg with PM5, Black

Product Information

The PM5 monitor is Bluetooth-enabled, and you can connect it to many smartwatches and any Android or iOS device. The handle on the SkiErg 1 (the gray SkiErg manufactured from May 2009–July 2014) features a strap. Use the handle strap and grip as you would use a Nordic ski pole. Slip your hand up through the loop and then come down over the strap and grasp the handle. The SkiErg provides excellent sport-specific training using the poling motions that are integral to both techniques of Nordic Skiing. It also provides a range of resistance similar to that found on snow. The convenience of training on a SkiErg is hard to beat, especially when rollerskiing just isn’t an option—whatever the weather or conditions, the SkiErg is always available. It’s safer than training in traffic and is an easy way to add poling to your indoor workouts. Measurable, Comparable Results Unload the box and lay out all the parts. Compare the parts you received with the instruction manual to ensure you received everything you should have. Heart rate monitoring: Compatible with ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart wireless heart rate monitors (not included)

You can also connect it to Bluetooth-enabled heart rate monitors and sync your data to the ErgData mobile app and Concept 2 online logbook. Two- and Five-Year Warranties If you want to do long steady-state cardio sessions, running, cycling, and the elliptical are better suited for those types of workouts. In many cases, a treadmill, stationary bike, or elliptical can also be much cheaper than a ski erg. Using the Concept 2 ski erg is easy, but proper technique is important to prevent injuries and get the most out of your machine. Follow the steps below to ensure you use your ski erg properly. Reinsert the fasteners you removed in step 4 and insert two additional fasteners to fully secure the ski erg to the stand. In this article, we will go over what the ski erg machine is and what the best ones on the market are.

Just about everyone recognizes the Concept 2 Rower that has been utilized in fitness community for years, but when it comes to a SkiErg, the knowledge is not as deep. Many people confuse damper setting with intensity level or resistance. When in reality it is actually the intensity that you output in how much you use your legs, core, and arms to get the handles moving. The Concept 2 Rower is used for sprint intervals as well, and when people work towards a 10k row, the choice is to strap themselves in and sit down on the rower. Below is a good video that shows exactly what you should be doing and is a lot easier to understand than a written description. This is because 10 seconds of rest isn't near enough to recover from a 20-second sprint. Many people can't even finish this type of workout if they are doing it correctly.

The Concept 2 SkiErg comes with preset workouts, games, and the ability to race other ski erg owners. These options are great to use if you’re looking for new workout ideas or want to engage in some friendly competition. The machine is well-known for its durability and construction. Tough and built to last, they withstand rigorous use in ski centers, living rooms, Health Clubs, Gyms, PT Studios, and military bases around the world. You can use it if you have a lower body injury. Since you can use the ski erg from a seated position, it’s a good way to keep up with your workouts if you have a lower body injury and can’t bear weight on one of your feet. The Concept 2 SkiErg comes with a five-year warranty on the frame and a two-year warranty on the monitor and moving parts. If you use the machine properly, but it breaks or stops working within those time frames, you can get it repaired or replaced for free. How To Set Up a Concept 2 SkiErg This damper is the same damper you will find on both of the Model D and Model E rowers. The damper consists of a lever on the side of the flywheel housing, or fan cage, that controls how much air flows into the cage. The fan cages on the SkiErgs are numbered so you can set the damper lever to a particular number from 1–10, indicating how much air is drawn into the cage on each pull.

Our warranty extensions allow you to carry on working out all-year round, protecting your equipment. Because it has a flywheel, the Concept 2 SkiErg can be noisy. It’s not much louder than a dishwasher, and many say it’s quieter than a treadmill. Still, the noise can disturb other people you live with or your neighbors if you’re in an apartment or condo. Key Features of the Concept 2 SkiErg Again, it comes down to personal preference. The Concept 2 Rower is definitely the more popular machine and has been used in a more variety of ways in the fitness community than the SkiErg.