[FullNameAndy]

Great question and ADominic answered it well. The C2 is an amazing rower, I have one too. We don't target the hard core rower. And a huge part of our high intensity experience is the electronically controlled resistance that adds up to 100+ lbs of resistance. Our rower automatically adjusts the resistance depending on the workout and your goals.

[AWildC182]

Why vary resistance? Most athletes learn to handle one resistance setting, the National Team standard being IIRC DF120, though anything between 100 and 120 is fine. Changing it tends to throw people for a loop.

[sleepydog]

I rowed in college and have countless hours on concept 2 rowers. Outside of very specific drills I picked one weight setting and stuck with it. If I wanted to vary the difficulty I just rowed faster.

I don't think varying the weight is good for your form and it could be dangerous for your back if your form is bad. After all, you can't vary the resistance of water in a real boat (I suppose you could pour gelatin in a lake). Intensity could be varied just by changing the stroke rate.

[FullNameAndy]

good question. Aviron's resistance settings are used to enable high intensity interval training (HIIT) and workout variety for the average person/ fitness enthusiast. For example we have strength programs that guide you through bicep curls using the bar (with an animation that shows feet firmly planted on the ground and a low and steady motion, if you're moving too quickly Aviron will sense it and tell you to slow down your movement)

[naewonawonga]

>> We don't target the hard core rower.

Your marketing material suggests that one of the strengths of the platform is that it allows one to compete against professional athletes and Olympians.

Which is it?

[FullNameAndy]

I've always wanted to see what it is like racing against some of the best athletes like Olympic boxers or MMA champions, but it doesn't mean I'm a hard core rower :)