Chicago Indoor Rowing

What is Indoor Rowing?

Rowing teams as part of their training and conditioning regimen have traditionally used the Indoor Rower. The 'erg' -- as it is known to the rowing community -- became an American phenomenon when Concept 2 introduced their design in 1981. Recognized as a superb piece of equipment for a total body and cardiovascular workout, the Indoor Rower is now a staple in all progressive Health and Fitness Clubs across the US. Additionally, athletes and fitness aficionados are increasingly including the Indoor Rower as staple in their cross-training efforts.

The increased use of the Indoor Rower inevitably led to competitive events, the most famous of which is the annual CRASH-B (Charles River All-Star Has-Beens). This event attracts over 2000 competitors from around the world every February in Boston. Additionally, Concept 2 maintains a database of World Rankings of over 6,000 Indoor Rower competitors.

To learn more about the technique, training methods, motivation, and Indoor Racing, go to www.concept2.com

For information about the Chicago Indoor Rowing Team & Club, Contact:
John S. Butsch
312.479.5877

Informative Indoor Rowing Links:
Master Rowing Association www.mastersrowing.org
CRASH-B History www.crash-b.org/history.htm
Adaptive Rowing www.concept2.com/sranking/adaptive.asp
Concept 2 Site www.concept2.com
Article on Concept2 History www.concept2.com/update/F2001/reflect.html
Worldwide Rankings www.concept2.com/sranking/rankings.asp
Concept 2 Rowing Technique Go to Concept2 home page: Then go to sidebar and under the Indoor Rowing section you will find "Technique"

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