Concept 2 Skierg

You no longer have to wax your skis to benefit from the full-body impact-free workout of Nordic skiing: the SkiErg provides all the aerobic and strength benefits, and is available even when there’s no snow or you can’t get to the trails. Even if you've never put on a pair of skis, the SkiErg is the perfect tool to help you reap the benefits of a skiing workout.

A relatively new piece of equipment that works your upper body for cardio is the Concept2 SkiErg. It mimics the motion of cross-country skiing, but you don't have to be a skier to train on it. Not only will you increase your heart rate quickly, but because it engages more muscles than other forms of cardio, you will burn more calories.

When done properly, training on the SkiErg hits the lats, triceps, abdominals, pecs, biceps, quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and lower back.

The SkiErg uses a flywheel that traps air to increase resistance. The intensity varies with your effort: the harder you pull, the greater the intensity. It's designed to mimic Nordic skiing, but the movement can be modified for other activities, especially swimming. Full Squats and Reverse Lunges can be added to make the exercise more intense. It's also a good way to burn out your arms or back after a heavy bout of weight training.

The SkiErg is wheelchair accessible for people with leg injuries or adaptive athletes, and the exercises can be just as hard sitting down. 

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