The COMPLETE Guide to the Concept 2 Monitor [EVERYTHING TO KNOW]

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This video will discuss all of the major aspects of the Concept 2 Performance Monitor! There is a lot to learn with this monitor and I am hoping that this breakdown can give you the tools you need to be successful!

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[charliexable]

6'8". So one stroke is like 100 meters. Got it.

[TEB]

What a great presentation. I actually watched this while my Concept2 is enroute to me, so this 77 year old will be ready to row properly.

[BOOMBiggityBam]

You missed an important setting. I've had my c2 for close to 6 years and only recently found out about the undefined rest setting for intervals. I do workouts where I might row 500, get off the rower and do several other exercises rest 1 minute then back on for the next round starting with the 500m row. The screen shuts off very fast and a few weeks ago I saw someone post that if you use "undefined time" for rest during intervals, you can hop off for up to 10 minutes and keep your program going. You have to hit the 4th button down when you get back on the rower but your 500 is automatically there to begin counting down. For me this is a game changer!!!!
Edited to add: fantastic video and I wish I had this back when I bought mine!

[cindykravetz]

This was a most helpful explanation. I found it to be so informative, never lost interest, great presentation and information that will be valued/used to enhance performance. Thank you.

[LeafyGooner]

Thank you. As a new Concept 2 owner, this video was fantastic..

[PauloSantos-rmmt]

So far, the most complete, understanding, clear explanation on Concept 2. Many thanks, best regards from Europe, Portugal 👏👏👏

[elizabethkerin]

I am very new to rowing and purchased a used concept2, your videos have been invaluable to me figuring this thing out! I love what you are doing. Thank you so much-Elizabeth

[katebrooke-potter]

Gosh I'm glad I watched this. I haven't been using my monitor anywhere near as well as I could have been. Thank you for making it so clear and user friendly Austin.

[lisaw]

Excellent teacher! Never bored and always enjoy your enthusiasm and information. I learned about the units button and pace boat on this video!

[jmr]

PERFECT explanation! I just got my Concept2 a couple days ago, and I was playing around with the monitor tonight. I searched to see if you had anything on this and lo and behold, this video popped up. Thank you so much!

[BE]

Austin, thank you so much for this. I'm a tiny 6'5/kinda old guy with some spinning experience, but I tried a rower out at a local store and very much liked how if felt in the upper body. I'm actually expecting my C2 to be delivered today (!) and your videos are what convinced me to take the plunge. Very grateful for your work and insights, hope you're staying healthy and safe.

[debctaylor]

Great video! I am new to rowing and new to this machine. I tested the machine last week and I was a bit lost on what I should be looking for. You made it super easy to follow and know what to monitor. I feel more confident with these insights. Thanks for making this video!

[Bea-tdev]

Thanks, I just bought one. Tired of convincing myself it's not too cold to go running! Looking forward to geeking out with this.

[jeradwaas]

Great video!! I would also add that ReRow + Displaying PaceBoat is a really nice "Ghost" race option to see visually see how fast you rowed last time. For instance, maybe I want to ReRow the last time I did a 1/2 marathon, but I want to see my actual boat from last time to see if I am winning this time. I've found this to be a great way to see if you are beating your last time instead of waiting until the end to compare data.

Edit: just to clarify. If you ReRow with Displaying the PaceBoat, the PaceBoat on the bottom is replaced by your actual rowing effort from last time based on your splits, I believe. The boat on the top is still you, right now, in the present time.

[SFUN]

Absolutely the best video I have seen...explaining the Concept 2 monitor...Thank You!!

[emilyhops]

You're very kind to do these. Thank you!

[tinaces]

Awesome tutorial on the C2 coach! Lots of great information here, especially for people who typically only use the just row feature.

[tedrandall]

Awesome tutorial. I always used just row. Now will investigate all the other options.

[MrBrick]

thank you, this was a great video. I have the concept rower and never played with the different settings. Thanks again!

[larrykeffer]

I recently got a used Model E. You can reset the Summary to factory default which wipes out the data from the previous owner. So now the Summary will reflect just my time on the rower. I didn't realize how much I didn't know about rowing until I started researching rowers. Which is partly why I ended up with the Concept 2, albeit more than I originally expected to spend. But the PM5 monitor seems like a great tool. Great video, very helpful.