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High or Low-Impact Exercise? What These Terms Mean For You and Your Body

Written by Leah Lassche on September 7th, 2017.

While some personal trainers or fitness coaches may use the word ‘impact’ to market their workouts, this is not what the terms typically refer to. Rather, impact is a physiological reference describing the effects of gravity on your body during exercise, and the degree of stress this places on your muscles, bones and joints.

INTERVIEW: Jackie Kiddle: Perseverance pays-off on the path to the Lightweight Double

Written by Leah Lassche on September 1st, 2017.

As a lightweight rower in the talented New Zealand squad, amongst a spoiling of women vying for just two Olympic seats, Jackie Kiddle has seen her fair share of disappointments and success- the latter coming recently in the form of victory in the lightweight double at world cup three in Lucerne.

5 Things You Can Gain From Trying Rowing

Written by Leah Lassche on August 15th, 2017.

Whether you set out to try something new, or aspire to be the next Olympic great, rowing has a lot to offer teenagers and adults alike.

COMING SOON: The New Concept2 BikeErg

Written by Leah Lassche on August 2nd, 2017.

The latest rendition of Concept2’s renowned flywheel technology will enter the indoor bike market with an earned reputation for performance and quality.

INTERVIEW: Robbie Manson: A Scorching Start In The Single Sculls

Written by Leah Lassche on July 27th, 2017.

Robbie Manson is in the midst of a breakthrough season in 2017. With back to back wins in the two World Cup regattas he has attended, and a smoking world best time of 6.30.740 to boot; it would be fair to say he is off to a dream start in his debut in the single scull.

 

2017 World Cup Tour Wrap Up

Written by Leah Lassche on July 12th, 2017.

With the 2017 World Rowing Cup season done and dusted, we take a look at how the Kiwi crews fared, and what we can all look forward to at the World Championships later in the year...

Sweat, Tears, Trophies... and a whole lot of Fun- Maadi Cup 2017

Written by Samantha Reid on April 10th, 2017.

Incredible that it has already been a week that the Maadi Cup for 2017 finished! With crews travelling back to their home towns and back to regular day-to-day life. So here is a little about our week...

 

Enjoying Exercise: Find The Workout That Works For You

Written by Concept2 NZ on May 29th, 2014.

At Concept2, we believe that everyone can enjoy exercise, whether it seems to come naturally or not. Finding the right workout method for you isn't just about the outcome, it's also about finding the workout option that you enjoy the most.