Concept2 Model D with PM5 Indoor Rowing Machine Review

Summary:

A rowing machine is a piece of fitness equipment, which is used to simulate watercraft rowing for exercise or rowing training. Nowadays indoor rowing has been established as a sport and has created a competitive environment around the world. An Athenian admiral in the 4th century BC introduced the first rowing machine as a complementary military training device called the Chabris. Rowing machines are known to have existed since In the middle of the 1800s. 

There are lots of rowing machines in the market with different types from different brands. Among them, Concept2 Model D with PM5 is one of the best rowing machines in the market. This lightweight rowing machine is built with commercial-grade quality stainless steel and aluminum, that can lift to 500 pounds of maximum user weight. 

It has a backlit LCD in the console with BlueTooth connectivity & ANT+ compatibility for monitoring your heart rate. Concept2 Model D with PM5 is an air-type resistance rowing machine with a fast responsive flywheel. The automatic resistance control air type rowing machine uses a flywheel with a fan blade and this fan pushes the air which resists. 

It can spin at high speeds and build resistance as fast as you can get to the top Painted with a powder coat finish is more attractive, smooth, and durable. This low-impact design rowing machine helps you to do work for your core, legs, and arms with a smooth & calorie-burning motion. 

Its 14-inch large seat, ergonomic handle & adjustable footrests bring comfort while exercising. This is a piece of value-for-money fitness equipment with a good warranty. Read this full review to know about this rower for buying. 

Concept2 Model D with PM5 Specifications: 

• Model Name: Model D
• Dimensions: 96″ L x 24″ W x 14″ H
• Machine Weight: 57 pounds
• Resistance: Air type
• Resistance Levels: 10
• Programs: 10
• Weight Capacity: 500 pounds
• LCD: Yes
• Materials: Stainless steel & Aluminum
• Color: Black
• Number of Batteries: 2 D batteries required ( which is included )
• Paint: Powder coat finish
• Chain: Nickel-plated steel chain
• Warranty: 2 years of limited warranty on all parts & 5 years of frame warranty. Also has a 30 days money guarantee.

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Concept2 Model D with PM5 Pros & Cons: 

Pros:

• High quality build from a well-known brand
• Durable and heavy-duty
• Long-lasting build for commercial use 
• Has an LCD which is one of the best in the market
• Very easy to assemble
• It takes up very little space when placed vertically after use
• The very smooth rowing motion 
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Online community help you to find workout tutorials easily
• Fit for almost all user sizes
• Foldable design
• Heart-rate monitoring system
• Comes with a good warranty

Cons:

• The price is a little high but value for money
• After several days of use, the seat becomes stiff, which may feel uncomfortable to some users
• The fan makes noise which is a little annoying
• The unit is quite long, you need some space to workout
• Some users report blisters on their hands during the first few weeks of use

Concept2 Model D with PM5 Features:

Resistance & Damper:

It has air-type resistance which creates resistance by turning a flywheel when pulling the handle to displacing the air. The more and the faster you fly the flywheel will create more resistance. It acts like water resistance but differs from magnetic and hydraulic-piston rovers. Concept2 Model D with PM5 always gives you all the time from the beginning to the end of your stroke provides smooth resistance. And it decreases or increases resistance by adjusting to your speed. 

Another great advantage of preventing it is that it is almost maintenance-free and very easy to fix if there is a problem. With an adjustable resistance damper, you can change the settings from 1 to 10. The numbers are to represent the amount of air in the flywheel, which affects the feeling of your rowing stroke.

Control Panel:

The Concept2 Model D with PM5 has a built-in mini adjustable performance monitor with a few options and it is very easy to use. This will show your speed, pace, stroke rate, measure distance,  calories, and watts for each workout you do which you can select with some different options. 

The Concept 2 Model D‘s monitor can be paired with other PM5 monitors for head-to-head racing and comes with a few pre-loaded workout programs and games. 

Heart-Rate Monitoring:

If you have an additional chest strap and heart rate attachment, other workout data will show up on your heart rate and monitor. The PM5 adjusts to ANT + and Bluetooth Smart for wireless heart rate monitoring. Bluetooth Smart is used to record small, specific data such as heart rate and blood-glucose meters.

A heart-rate tracker helps you keep your heart rate right during exercise. It saves you data before and after exercise, including displaying your heart rate bar graph every 10 seconds while rowing.

Seat:

Concept2 Model D with PM5 has a contoured and padded seat which makes users comfortable. It has been reported that the seat has become stiff after several days of use. Some users fold a towel or something like that over the seat for extra cushioning. Again some use removable seat pads.

Handle & Footrests:

Its handle is ergonomically designed and covered with molded rubber grip, which gives you a comfortable feeling during exercise. Some users report blisters on their hands during the first few weeks of use, so it’s better to use a hand glove. The handle is not so tight, but if you are not in the habit of holding on to it regularly, it will take some time to adjust.

The feet are designed to be flexible and comfortable so that the feet do not slip. You can exercise in a very comfortable way by wearing shoes or bare feet.

Storage:

This foldable design Concept2 Model D with PM5 saves space in your home. It also takes less time to split it into two parts. If you have a high enough ceiling you can keep this lightweight rower vertically if you want which takes up very little space.

Assembly:

Concept 2 Model D with PM5 is very easy to assemble with only eight screws and washers to deal with. Anyone can do it easily in 10 to 25 minutes, even without any experience.

Conclusion:

Concept2 Model D is a great piece of fitness equipment that can use any size, age, fitness level, or anyone. Concept 2 Model D with PM5 will provide you with a very comfortable and effective exercise for a long time. Even if the price is a little higher, it will give you an accurate assessment of your money.

This is one of the choices of professional rovers or Olympic athletes as the magnetic resistance decreases with speed as the resistance is not the same whether the speed is small or fast like a rowing machine. You will feel comfortable using this air-type resistance rowing machine and will be able to exercise more.

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*Before you buy a Concept2 Model D with PM5, make sure you know about this machine very well and read lots of reviews, pros & cons, FAQs.