Concept2 Challenges

Concept2 offers a variety of online challenges throughout the year to motivate users of their rowing, skiing, and biking equipment. These challenges are designed to encourage consistent exercise and provide goals for participants.

Challenge Calendar

Concept2 provides an annual calendar of challenges, with events spread throughout the year. Some regular challenges include:

• January Revolutions (Aim for consistency)
• World Erg Challenge (Chase for distance in a team)
• Marathon and Century Challenge (Go big for a long distance PB)
• WOD Week (Push to complete 5+ workouts in 1 week)
• Holiday Challenge (Distance challenge between Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Participation

To take part in these challenges, users need to have a free Concept2 Online Logbook account where they can record their workouts and track their progress.

Types of Challenges

The challenges vary in format and duration. Some examples include:

• Distance-based challenges (e.g., rowing a certain number of meters over a period)
• Time-based challenges (e.g., completing specific workouts within a week)
• Themed challenges (e.g., Rowlympics coinciding with the Olympic Games regatta)

Equipment

Challenges can typically be completed on RowErgs, SkiErgs, or BikeErgs, and sometimes on-water rowing is allowed.

Incentives and Rewards

Depending on the challenge, participants may receive:

• Downloadable certificates of achievement
• Opportunity to purchase challenge-specific merchandise
• Pins for completing certain challenges (e.g., the Holiday Challenge)

Charitable Component

Some challenges, like the Holiday Challenge, include a charitable aspect where Concept2 donates money based on the total meters completed by participants.

Community Engagement

The challenges foster a sense of community, with participants often discussing their experiences and strategies on forums like the Concept2 Forum.

These challenges are designed to cater to various fitness levels and goals, providing motivation and structure for Concept2 equipment users throughout the year.