This week, John and Adam sit down with Alex Dunne from Concept2.

Alex walks us through the history of Concept2, from its roots in innovative rowing oars to becoming a global gold standard in training machines found in gyms, boxes, and training centres worldwide.

We explore Concept2’s ethos around product design, what inspires their approach to innovation, and how a relentless focus on performance and durability led to the development of the RowErg, BikeErg, and StrengthErg.

The conversation dives into how Concept2 continues to innovate within rowing ergs, why building products that last has always been non-negotiable, and what sets their machines apart in a crowded fitness market.

Alex also answers some questions regarding techniques on the ergs and if it is possible to game it to get some sneaky advantages.

If you've used a C2 machine, there is something for you in this week's episode.

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This week, John and Adam react to the confirmation of the Rogue Invitational location and discuss what it means for athletes, fans, and why Nando’s might need to stock up on chicken. They break down why the location matters and how it could influence preparation, logistics, and travel for those aiming to compete.

They also unpack the latest Mayhem Classic invites, looking at which athletes accepted, who declined, and what those decisions might reveal about individual season strategies. Finally, they provide a fresh Open registration update, examining how numbers are tracking as we get closer to the first workout.

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This week, John and Adam break down the Open registration numbers so far and share their predictions on where final sign-ups might land as the deadline approaches. They discuss what the early data tells us about participation trends and how it compares to previous seasons.

They also dig into the newly confirmed Semi Finals and WFP calendar, looking at how the schedule shapes the competitive year ahead and what it means for athletes at different stages of the pathway. They touch on the newly announced WFP prize money and how that could influence competition selection and season planning this year.

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