Filters
Clear- Water: They use water in a sealed tank. They offer a more realistic feel of actual rowing on a lake/sea, accompanied by the relaxing sound of water.
- Magnetic: They use magnets to adjust resistance. Ideal for apartments, as they make no noise at all and allow you to work out at any time.
- Air: The faster you pull, the more resistance they create. They offer a more dynamic and demanding workout for CrossFit/HIIT, but they produce noticeable noise (like a fan).
- Hydraulic: They operate with hydraulic shock absorbers on the arms. They are the most economical option, take up the least space, but have a more limited/mechanical motion.
- For the proper functioning of the machine, the maximum weight of the user should be 10-12 kilograms less than the factory maximum user weight.
- Smart Bluetooth Connection: Ability to connect with apps (e.g., Kinomap, Zwift, iFit) for a more interactive workout.
- Apple Health: It automatically saves your basic rowing data (time, calories, heart rate) to the Apple ecosystem.
- Asensei: It works as a digital coach and gives you real-time voice guidance to correct your pace and technique.
- EXR: Turns rowing into a three-dimensional (3D) video game. You row with your avatar in stunning virtual waters, completing missions and challenges.
- ErgData: The official Concept2 app (connects to the PM5 monitor). It records every stroke, meter, and power output with absolute accuracy, keeping the most detailed training history.
- Google Fit: It collects and records your total cardiovascular effort and calories from rowing on your Android phone.
- Kinomap: It allows you to row while watching videos from real rivers and lakes around the world, with the resistance adjusting according to the route.
- Zwift: It allows you to run with your avatar on virtual routes (Watopia) using your rowing machine (often converting your strokes into bicycle watts).
- iFit: It offers epic video lessons where you row in real locations alongside Olympic coaches, who automatically control your machine’s resistance.