Concept2 World Records
What is Concept2 World Records?
Concept2 maintains the definitive database of indoor rowing records and rankings at log.concept2.com/rankings. Records are categorised by distance (100m, 500m, 1K, 2K, 5K, 6K, 10K, half marathon, marathon), machine type (RowErg, BikeErg, SkiErg), age group (in 10-year bands from teens to 90+), weight category (lightweight and heavyweight), and sex. Current notable records include: 2K men's open 5:35.8 (Josh Dunkley-Smith), 2K women's open 6:21.1 (Sian Maybank). The ranking system allows any Concept2 user to see where they rank globally for their age and weight category, providing motivation and benchmarking. Rankings are updated in real-time as users log workouts on the Concept2 Logbook.
How Watta Uses Concept2 World Records
Watta provides analytics beyond what the Concept2 ranking system offers — Effort Score, heart rate analysis, and training trends. While the Concept2 Logbook shows where you rank, Watta shows how you are training to improve that ranking.
Further Reading
- Concept2 Training Resources — Official training guides and workout plans from Concept2.
- Concept2 RowErg Specifications — Technical specifications and performance monitor details.
- World Rowing — The international governing body for the sport of rowing.