Just like a lot of Kiwi sports fans, here at Concept2 we have been enjoying following the Commonwealth Games and feel super proud of the Kiwi team and their amazing achievements so far! But we can't help but ask the question- Why isn’t rowing included in the Commonwealth Games?

The beauty of rowing is that anyone can improve their ability, as long as they know what they need to do to improve, and how to work towards improvements in training.

We talk to Heather Scott and Tim Sneddon, two of the team behind 'Through The Blue' the charity rowing to raise awareness and start a conversation with young Kiwi's around mental health. 

Hear from top Motocross rider Rhys Carter about is NZ nationals season, where he's headed next, and the Concept2 machines he relies on to get the most out of training.

Two-time world rowing champion and 2016 Olympic representative, Sophie MacKenzie is pursuing her passion for yoga and healthy living. She chats to us about rowing, taking care of your body, and her new stretching series!

What a week! We take a look back at just a few of the most memorable moments from Maadi 2018.

After a few weather interruptions it is finally finals-eve at Maadi 2018! and just one sleep to go till we find out who the Aon Maadi Legacy recipients will be!

With the 2018 heats already underway, we devote our last Maadi Event Preview to the boat class that got the whole party started in the first place: The U18 Eights.

If cross-country skiing is a small sport in New Zealand, rugby is a massive one. It may surprise you that these sports have a lot in common when it comes to the groups of muscles athletes rely on, and the functional strength that they need to compete at the highest level.

The Charlie Stapp Cup and Stephanie Foster Cup are the coveted trophies for the boys and girls U18 single sculls at Maadi. Check out how the trophies got their names, who has won them in the past, and who could be taking them home in 2018!

Mark O’Donovan and Shane O’Driscoll are the 2017 world champions in the lightweight men’s pair, training in New Zealand for 6 weeks over the summer season. We were lucky enough to catch up with the lads for a chat while they were here!

The Springbok Shield and Dawn Cup are two of the most coveted trophies at the New Zealand Secondary Schools 'Maadi Cup' Regatta. Check out the history behind these fabled awards, the schools that have claimed them over the years, and which crews are shaping up to be contenders for 2018!

The PM5 Monitor is a feature of all Concept2 machines, and offers a wide range of functions to help keep your workout interesting, motivating and relevant to your goals. Find out which measurement unit is the best for tracking your workout progress!

We caught up with team member Craig Pauling to find out more about the team, their 2018 campaign, and why the Concept2 Indoor Rower has become a part of their training regime!

Getting the recovery phase of the rowing stroke right can be the key to efficiency, rhythm, and ultimately speed!