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Introducing the New Concept2 StrengthErg!

Written by Samantha Reid on October 22nd, 2024.

Elevate Your Strength Training Experience! We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to the Concept2 family—the StrengthErg!

Cleaning your Concept2 Equipment

Written by Concept2 NZ on April 2nd, 2020.

What is the best way to clean your Concept2 equipment?  Here is a little breakdown that was released from Concept2 Inc in regards to cleaning your RowErg (Indoor Rower), BikeErg, SkiErg and Concept2 Oars. 

Introducing Jane Erbacher- Who she is, What she does & Why she does it

Written by Concept2 NZ on September 9th, 2019.

"I used to avoid the ergs like the plague, making excuses left, right and centre because I found them extremely difficult and exhausting.  My confidence was at an all-time low until Jane captured my full attention during the seminar at RAW Fitness. Jane’s positive energy was contagious and her powerful coaching techniques were like light bulb moments for me. Jane you have contributed to my immediate progress and my overall confidence on both the row and ski, and I just can’t thank you enough!" - Tasha . P (RAW Fitness BOP)

Motocross Q&A with Rhys Carter

Written by Concept2 NZ on June 13th, 2019.

Rhys Carter is a local Motocross rider from the Bay of Plenty, we sat down and had a Q&A with him to see why he loves motocross and what got him beginning in the first place. Awesome athlete to have as a Concept2 New Zealand Ambassador. Check it out... 

Eric Murray's 3 Favourite Workouts

Written by Concept2 NZ on June 7th, 2019.

Now this is coming from a ‘post athlete’ point of view in terms of what I do now which is fun and enjoyable, but also testing. I use the Concept2 Rowing machine and also the Concept2 Bike Erg a lot as part of my health and fitness regime...

Boots Away- U20 All Blacks at Rowing NZ

Written by Concept2 NZ on May 31st, 2019.

Away with the boots for the day, the U20 All Blacks visiting Rowing NZ to see what they get up to in their High Performance Centre- Wouldn't be a true day at Rowing NZ without a 2000m test right? Check it out...

RowErg Confidently- Our Top 10 Tips

Written by Concept2 NZ on May 31st, 2019.

Rowing may not look like the easiest exercise you can do in the gym, but it is the best way to stay fit and it will compliment your sport, regardless of whether or not rowing is your primary sport. Check out our Top 10 Tips to help you row more confidently...

Emma Twigg is BACK!

Written by Concept2 NZ on May 29th, 2019.

Emma Twigg is a New Zealand Single Sculler who is an Olympian and World Champion. Check out her latest 2000m time test...

The BikeErg World Sprints 2019

Written by Concept2 on May 28th, 2019.

The BikeErg World Sprints are a virtual indoor cycling championship. You might have been involved with the successful SkiErg World Sprints in which it has been modelled off. 

We Welcome Ergathlon!

Written by Concept2 NZ on May 15th, 2019.

We are very excited and pleased to announce that the latest firmware on the PM5 includes the option of Ergathlon which is a workout option that enables you to combine the Indoor Rower, SkiErg and BikeErg in the same workout.

The Maadi Cup 2019

Written by Concept2 NZ on April 1st, 2019.

The Aon Maadi Cup regatta is the National Championships for school rowing in NZ and the largest rowing regatta at that held annually in New Zealand. It is hosted by Karapiro Rowing at Lake Karapiro in Cambridge and South Island Rowing at Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel on alternating years. 

Its Time to Get Motivated for 2k19

Written by Concept2 New Zealand on January 7th, 2019.

Yes, it’s really that time… Time to get back to life, away from the beach, the lake, or back inside out of the garden and into the daily workout routine. That also means, that you can get back into the swing of your fitness regime as well...

NZ Indoor Rowing Championship 2018

Written by Concept2 New Zealand on November 28th, 2018.

Last Saturday we held the first Concept2 NZ Indoor Rowing Championship at the Avantidrome in Cambridge. The event was such a great success and we were so privileged to spend it with athletes of all ages and abilities. Several NZ Records were broken throughout the day- Check it out! 

10 Reasons To Use the bikeErg

Written by Concept2 Inc. on November 14th, 2018.

Check out the 10 Reasons to Use the BikeErg...Maybe you use all three ergs at your gym. We’ve been listening to our BikeErg customers, curious to know why they like it. Here are some of the reasons...

Eric Murray Gets Behind Invictus Games

Written by Concept2 on November 2nd, 2018.

The Invictus Games are the only international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and ill active duty and former service members. This year’s event was in Sydney, Australia from 20–27 October. It involved 500 competitors from 18 allied nations in 11 different adaptive sports. Eric Murray was there to to check out the games, see what he had to say...