Concept2 SkiErg with PM5, Black

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You're in full control of your exertion and resistance at all times with the SkiErg. The spiral damper lets you adjust the airflow to the flywheel swiftly, allowing you to tailor the pull's feel to your preference. Whether you're aiming for a workout akin to flat terrain or an uphill climb, the SkiErg is designed to adapt to your needs seamlessly. It’s also worth noting that wheelchair users can buy various accessories to make reaching the handles easier, including Handle Hooks which attach near the monitor to hold the handles in a lower position, and Handle Cord Extensions (watch PT and ex-professional swimmer Ben Clark from Adapt to Perform go through a variety of movements on the SkiErg here). The classic (alternating arms) ski technique uses fewer muscles than double-poling, and generally has less leg involvement, but it is an excellent ski-specific training for Nordic skiers. It may be preferable to use a lower damper setting than is used with double-poling. Why does the SkiErg have strapless handles? Can I use my own grips with straps? The SkiErg is designed for both double-poling—the two-armed pull common to all variations of Nordic skiing—and the alternating arm motion used in Classic Nordic ski technique. The double-pole involves more of the larger muscle groups, resulting in increased aerobic demand, calorie burn, and an overall higher quality workout. The classic alternating arm motion is also a good workout, while using a slightly different and smaller set of muscles. How do my legs get a workout with the SkiErg?

Enjoy a comfortable and secure grip with the SkiErg's ergonomic, strapless handles. They remain dry even in high-intensity sessions and are suitable for all hand sizes, requiring no adjustments.One reason you might not have noticed the ski trainer at your gym is because it looks similar to a dual cable cross machine. Much like the latter, a ski trainer has two handles attached to cables on upheld arms, and the action is typically downward. But instead of loading the system as heavily as possible (as you might do for a cable fly, for example), you want the resistance to be both challenging and sustainable. In other words, the focus of a ski trainer is endurance. When you take on a workout, think structuring around time-based intervals, not reps. The ski erg machine has its benefits over other cardio machines in that you don’t really use your legs when operating it. You can even do the ski erg machine while seated.

The fluid delivers a more consistent load than you get with the air resistance flywheel, and it delivers even resistance throughout the movement no matter how fast you are going. Finish the drive with your knees slightly bent, arms extended down alongside your thighs, in an almost squat-like position, knees parallel. Cardio endurance is the obvious one, but SkiErg machines also help you build muscular strength at the same time, as Vincent explains: ‘The SkiErg is an upper-body focused conditioning tool.’ Here are some more reasons you might want to try incorporating a SkiErg into your weekly routine: Warranty:We wanted to find ski ergs that came with a good warranty. This would give us peace of mind in case the machine broke down. The only downside on this one is the price. It is about 3 times the cost of the Concept 2. OUCH! Overall though it could be a nice addition to your home gym. ProsYou need to get your lats, abs and ribcage engaged rather than just your arms. It also shouldn't look like Micheal Phelps doing the breath stroke when you are doing it either We’re excited to announce the arrival of a brand new machine for Village Gyms: the Concept2 SkiErg Machine! The SkiErg is often used by multiple users in an indoor environment where the typical ski pole strap would be cumbersome to adjust between users, and difficult to keep clean. To alleviate this, the SkiErg has strapless grips. The “shelf” at the bottom of the grip rests against the heel of your hand similar to how a strap would transfer the load to your hand. The surface of the grip is covered with the same durable material we use on our rowing oar grips. This material has good grip properties and does not absorb water. If you prefer to train with grips with straps, standard Nordic ski pole grips can be adapted to the SkiErg. Why is a rowing company making a SkiErg? The Performance Monitor is what sets the Concept2 SkiErg apart from other cross-country training devices: sophisticated yet easy to use, it allows you to accurately assess your output, monitor your progress, and compare your scores with others. Each SkiErg comes with our most advanced Performance Monitor, the PM5. Marterer N, Mugele H, Schäfer SK, et al. Effects of upper body exercise training on aerobic fitness and performance in healthy people: A systematic review. Biology (Basel). 2023;12(3):355. doi:10.3390/biology12030355

You can do single and double-handed movements along with single-sided double-hand diagonal chopping movements. You know, if you’ve ever stumbled upon a ski erg machine, odds are it was a Concept 2 SkiErg. This thing is basically the celebrity of ski erg machines. Molinari CA, Bresson P, Palacin F, et al. Pace controlled by a steady-state physiological variable is associated with better performance in a 3000 m run. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(15):7886. doi:10.3390/ijerph18157886 That said, the ski erg machine isn’t just for cross-country skiers. They are pretty common nowadays in CrossFit gyms and in most commercial gyms as well. Their popularity is growing as an alternative form of cardio compared to the traditional treadmill and whatnot. Originally designed as a training tool for cross country skiers, the Concept2 SkiErg® has been embraced by the fitness community for its ability to work legs, core and arms in a smooth, continuous motion. Great for all athletes at all levels—you don’t have to be a skier to reap the benefits of the SkiErg’s total body exercise. With the same flywheel and Performance Monitor as our RowErgs and the BikeErg, the SkiErg offers a quality workout that will build your strength and endurance.Oliva-Lozano JM, Muyor JM. Core muscle activity during physical fitness exercises: A systematic review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(12):4306. doi:10.3390/ijerph17124306 Concept 2 Warranty: Frame Parts - Five Year Limited Warranty / All Parts - Two Year Limited Warranty. Our SkiErg is easily adapted to those with lower body limitations or injuries and will deliver complete cardiovascular training, working your core and upper body from a seated position, whether from a stool, chair or wheelchair.

We can proudly say that all 33 of our locations now house a SkiErg to get you on the road to your fitness goals. To try out this new SkiErg machine for yourself, find your local Village Gym on our location finder . Read on to find out what exactly a SkiErg is and how it could work those arms and tone that stomach. What is a SkiErg? In this article, we will go over what the ski erg machine is and what the best ones on the market are. On top of this, there are pre-installed games with different objectives, such as Fish Game, which teaches you how to modulate your intensity by eating electronic fish to score points, or the Darts game, which rewards consistency in tempo. If you are looking for a good ski erg for less money, the Xebex Ski Trainer would be a good option.

MacInnis MJ, Gibala MJ. Physiological adaptations to interval training and the role of exercise intensity. J Physiol. 2017;595(9):2915-2930. doi:10.1113/JP273196