The Most Underrated Conditioning Equipment for Home Gyms!

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There Is one piece of conditioning equipment that Is absolutely, positively underrated for home gym owners.
The Concept2 Skierg may be overlooked by the C2 Rower, but, In Coops opinion, It’s one of the best cardio equipment for a home gym.
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[@TazawaTanks]

The most underrated piece of conditioning equipment: a jump rope!

[@imaXkillXya]

Super cheap with amazing benefits.

[@Marta1Buck]

my thought exactly.

[@geinstein8407]

Shoes

[@BluegillGreg]

Not under rated at all. Highly valued. Commonly used.

[@neandertalensis1608]

Exactly. But difficult to use with advancing age.

[@graham1034]

I'd say the best conditioning equipment is whatever one you'll end up using the most.

[@TheBaskervilles]

Yeah but that doesn’t make for much of an KZbin video

[@leftysmalls]

Absolutely the correct answer.

[@Marta1Buck]

true

[@JosephProsnitz1]

he has all of them so why compromise :P

[@graham1034]

@@JosephProsnitz1 Coops main source of cardio is probably mostly from wheeling equipment around his garage

[@markhalstead2386]

Coop - “My house is too full of gym equipment, so I am overflowing into the yard.”

[@mrkang4080]

His new property is gorgeous... those trees man, nice spot.

[@jared3977]

Jump rope. Hands down! Cheapest, most effective, smallest, lightest, convenient, biggest bang for your buck... Probably wouldn't make for a good video though lol

[@RealDocJames]

Wouldn't make a good video nor profits for companies selling them.

[@aznmarinex2]

I’m too heavy to make jump ropes work right now. It’s a lot of pressure on joints. I’m using an air bike but will use jump rope once I can do it without pain

[@Marta1Buck]

jump rope + bands, mobile gym.

[@philagon]

absolutely right, but once you get older that's high impact on the joints.

[@jared3977]

@@Marta1Buck Agreed! If I cant find a hotel with a gym thats the go-to

[@dewafelbakkers]

Upper body dominant conditioning equipment! I bought the skierg based on this video, and it is a dream. If you are someone that has chronic overuse issues with knee or hips, the standard suggestion of cross training.will have you on an elliptical, treadmill, bike, rinse and repeat. Problem is, all that equipment relies heavily on knee bend! Enter: the skierg. This is the perfect piece of equipment to mix up your cardio routine and to allow for cross training or rehab days if you have touch and go knees.

[@adamj2683]

I hear ya. But on airbike you can rest your feet on pegs and use only arms.

[@MiguelGomez-tb8ve]

I got a rower, treadmill and air bike but by far the jump rope is the most underrated and value is insane

[@KennethKetchum]

until or unless you have or have developed bad knees and or hips from years of kickboxing and jump rope. this machine is BETTER than the rope if you are injured or arthritic. It is a beast. Do 100 reps hard and compare to rope and get back to me. Trust me. I did a video using my first Schwinn Evolution Comp airdyne bike almost a decade ago and that bike is STILL a beast. IN fact, I purchased a new Schwinn AD2 airdyne bike and it is EASIER than my Evolution Comp. Know why? Because the older bike is all METAL and the newer one is plastic. Metal weighs more than plastic. Get it? That old metal bike is a BEAST.

[@neandertalensis1608]

In addition to my Eleiko barbells, one of the best equipment I have in my home gym is a C2 rower (pm5). Easy to use and store and joints friendly.

[@alexanderc988]

Jump roping is probably the best, you can do it outside, inside. You can go hard or long and combine it with other workouts and you don't need that much space for it. You can also bring it on trips. It is also good for foot work for sports.

[@1966johnnywayne]

But, but...the multi billion dollar fitness industry.

[@squealer42]

Everyone who gets a ski-erg should do an all-out 2K first thing. If still alive afterwards, contemplate all the better life choices you've made.

[@joejemson109]

My Versaclimber was clutch for helping me stay conditioned for returning to basketball while rehabbing from a broken ankle a year ago. Then when I could tolerate more, pushing/ pulling a sled on the street took it to the next level. Both are great pieces of conditioning equipment. Thanks for the reviews, Coop!

[@mhubert1778]

Ski on a wobble board, adds a balance component to the mix. Pro tip: hold the handle like you would a ski pole not like a bike handlebar much easier on the elbows.

[@joecowan3719]

Love my SKIErg! Use it to warm up everyday! Walk downstairs, grab the handles and go! I use it much more than the rower since I don't have to strap my feet in.

[@ddmirolli]

One other HUGE thing you forgot to mention: The Skierg is the only conditioning equipment I know of that you can use while in a full leg cast! In the event you get injured and can't do traditional "cardio" this can keep you from being a sad, couch-ridden sack of 💩.

[@AVealSandwich]

Good point

[@mhubert1778]

You need to look into upper body ergometers JS.

[@richardwatt8845]

When I had my leg in a brace for 3 months, I sought out a gym with a Skierg and used it daily. Kept me sane :-)

[@SchuyFit]

I've tried that machine once in my life and it was pretty dope! Totally agree that the best conditioning equipment is whatever you'll end up actually using. Even though I'll use the assault bike, row machine, kettlebells, etc, the jumprope has to be my number one favorite.

[@donnahuang5567]

I freaking love the ski erg. I have a knee mobility issue so I can't bike except with just my arms. I can't run long distances. I can row, but because of my knee my max wattage is about 120. The ski erg is the only piece of conditioning equipment that puts me on a level playing field even with a disability. Happy face emoji with heart eyes.

[@lexg1455]

Not you voice to texting the emoji and it not working 😂

[@GayleGrantDocGrant]

The SkiERG..the best..super versatile..can do a LOT of moves on it. My fav for abs..kneel on a cushion and do the skierg from there..quite the workout!

[@rodneyriley100]

I have to agree with you, the ease and quick use does make this piece excellent. I have mine mounted. I like not having the restriction of the base. I went as far as doing straight 30 mins on it.

[@frayedendz1]

1005 Agree! Its hard to not love any concept 2 piece but the ski erg is special!

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

I like punching the heavy bag in intervals and just doing patterns.

[@nomaanalwi9495]

great conditioning for the shoulders too!

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

@@nomaanalwi9495 It is. I've been doing this and I got one of those steel maces to swing around. My shoulder mobility is worlds better after about a year with the mace and six months with the bag.

[@macabrother75]

I’ve come close to getting this equipment but it’s a one trick pony to me. You hit it right on the spot when you said if they ever put the pulleys on the bottom going up then it would be a complete workout piece of equipment o would buy ASAP!!!!!! Great review 😉👍🏼😉👍🏼

[@xIronwafflexx]

The most underrated piece of conditioning equipment: YOUR LEGS!

[@Coltrane45]

Can't argue with the sweet small footprint. One of your articles put it on my list last year, use it almost daily

[@davidterk4364]

Have a Rowerg and absolutely love it. Seriously considering one of these now to do out by the pool.

[@jaquta69]

Love my skierg, it’s a great piece of equipment especially when you want to get cardio in,between youy run days.

[@zachkieri1185]

My favourite piece of conditioning equipment will forever be a kettlebell (or at least until I herniate my last disk and my hip explodes)

[@Discipline_equals_freedom]

I have a skierg, rower and echo bike. The echo is by far the beast for cardio. While I love my skierg, it fries my lats and the low back pump gets intense often. That bike is the devil but works so damn well. The skierg is a great core workout though. I’m adding a bikeerg soon! For longer steady state cardio pieces. I think the king of cardio is a Jacob’s ladder. If they were more reliable it would be in my garage. They’re to prone to break.

[@ihatesocialnetworkin]

This info was very helpful, Thankx!

[@edlop6954]

No ONE needs a $1000 piece of equipment for conditioning !!! Get a $20 speed jump rope or a 25Lbs Kettlebell for $25. Or free calisthenics or sprints. F&*k NO!! No $1K conditioning.

[@VincentS988]

I love the Assault Bike/Echo Bike... Low impact on the knees and shins

[@wreckingopossum]

I saw the title so I came to comment "jumping jacks" th... th... th...That's all folks Now to watch the video, Coop puts out quality content

[@Piash001]

I like to hear your opinion about JACOBS LADDER 2, & versa climber. Love to see you make video on this!!

[@Mr94Integra]

I have all three Concept 2 products, skierg is by far the most challenging cardio product among the three.

[@TimJustice]

And that's exactly why if I had to pick one it's the SkiErg

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

Seriously? That's nuts. We have the rower (now converted to a paddling erg) and the bikerg. Hard to do a quick HIT warm up now, so thinking about the convenience of the skierg... I should add that I can't imagine it being more challenging than the rower, where 20 min is about all I can suffer at a reasonable pace.

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

excellent video and thanks for addressing the functionality of the ski erg. I have all 3 concept 2 pieces and they are amazing. One of the functions you didnt add was the Biathlon. I will do a video on it and send it to you. Cheers buddy.

[@rlkinnard]

When the weather is reasonable, just go out and run. I run 5 miles 4 times per week and will throw a one day a week of HIIT outside. I have a treadmill for winter. It is nice to throw in a rower and an elliptical machine, too.

[@ommaigod]

Great point about "friction." The curved treadmill is similar in that regard. Just step on and go.

[@micahkirn6756]

I love LISS on my air bike. It was a challenge to get into but it feels amazing compared to rowing, biking or running for me. Just got into cardio and its totally changed my recovery. Dead lifting more volume now, not less.. LISS zone 2 on air bike X4 45 min sessions. HIT 20 min once a week 1 minute x 3 minute intervals on air bike. 5 minutes of 2lb jump rope 1st thing in the morning.

[@loubromberg4976]

NORDICTRACK SKIER, my all time favorite. No fancy video screens needed. No set up needed either.

[@thomasbrown7328]

Agree that the nordictrack skier is great even for a 30-90 second warmup. Approachable too. Hits that end hamstring range that sprinting and sled pushes hit but it’s indoor and no impact. I find my posterior delts end up being the weakest link on the skier but can always just rest the arms and go legs only. My dad had one when I was growing up and I picked up a gently used/neglected one a few months ago.

[@ricebunnyt]

I got one for $50 on fb marketplace last winter. So great!

[@alanpatten468]

The modifications he is talking about already exist. Its called the Technogum Kinesis models.

[@bleexrossignol9782]

I am not a fanboy of crossfit and concept2.... but I have to admit, quality is here and the price is reasonable.

[@richardmather1906]

I hate to see Concept2 lumped in with crossfit. Concept2 got its start in the actual rowing community. I don't doubt that crossfit popularized them, but they were the premier rower before concept2 was a big thing.

[@andresmaldonado7356]

Bro I laughed so hard when you said you can be naked and just go at it, man I was drinking my tea and almost spit it out

[@JoshR324]

SkiERG is definitely on my short list for what else I want in the garage gym.

[@GayleGrantDocGrant]

Do it soon..it's an amazing workout!

[@roblewis6498]

Hi Coop. Any plans to review the WHipr device?

[@NickSiekierski]

This review in the garden was great, excellent scenery. How about some rack reviews outside, what do you think Sam?

[@richardmather1906]

No love for the NOrdictrack classic skier? Those things are great, and just as bullet proof as the Concept2.

[@curtbentley]

I wish my parents would have kept theirs!

[@ricebunnyt]

I bought one for $50 recently! It’s great!

[@TribodybyVi]

I was going to mention that too.

[@graym7803]

Don’t forget the push mower!

[@basketballjones4754]

Now that VersaClimber has more competition.... CLMBR and Cascade are lower cost options.... are you planning on reviewing climbers?

[@Notsostrongman375]

I use the MaxiClimber and it’s been awesome

[@BbB-vr9uh]

Also this seems great for bjj. You’re practicing snap downs for several minutes in a row. You could probably buy a fabric handle to make it more like grabbing a gi as well.

[@IceRockPolar]

15-20m Battle ropes + 20-30m steady state AnyOtherCardio works for me.

[@TODAY-kc5jk]

Inertia Wave. Does not look difficult, but very challenging!

[@NAubc]

They should’ve called it the tantrum. Because that motion is how kids throw tantrums.

[@oscarbear7498]

Most underrated cardiovascular workout is the left hand, lube , and girls gone wild on VHS 📼

[@neillobo5231]

Or if you're on a budget just watch the 30 min GGW infomercial at 3am and raw dog it. 😂

[@JesusSwearingen-vo1yx]

This was for my son who will be going to college pretty soon. It is perfect for doorm

[@LeonardCartersureshotfoto]

I love these things!!! They feel amazing to use, so smooth, and they can kick your butt. This is my favorite machine to use at the gym.

[@myspacenrg]

over a simple jump rope? i'd think the cost:gains are vastly higher for skipping rope

[@kevinperry5816]

I was thinking the same thing

[@GarageGymReviews]

Jump rope is incredible. I use mine often.

[@seanm3684]

Coop has spoken! I’ll be buying one!

[@jobenmcquaid6842]

“It can absolutely suck your soul and make you hurt very bad very quickly” you reviewing my wife, Coop?

[@shorejp]

Got me second guessing my RowErg I just ordered 2 days ago...maybe 1 of each!?

[@JakHIshac]

Hey Coops, great channel. I built my gym on you reviews. How about reviewing some mini bike/elliptical trainers? Some motorised others not. Just curious as I am short of space for large cardio pieces.

[@alexchan7158]

If the Bowflex HVT had a better monitor it would basically be what Coop's asking for.

[@johchadow]

NordicTrack's Fusion CST is another one (but a lot more expensive).

[@davidb1975a]

Nice backyard!!!

[@BbB-vr9uh]

I do have to say just having any conditioning equipment in my home would be the best way to reduce the friction for me.

[@josea.medinahernandez8525]

I have the skierg and the rower to, greeting from Puerto Rico in the caribean🌞. Great machines, the best ergs.

[@FitnessNews24]

I picked up a tire this weekend for free and tied a rope to it and drag it around in the yard 👍

[@top1cat01]

Give me the sled! Legs work so much more vs just another run in mill upper body machine 😊

[@ryanperry7673]

Hey coop theres a few products you should try to get your hands on. First the whipr it's a modular ergometer that can do skiing, rowing among other things. Handygym a flywheel cable machine. If you like the ski erg you should also get a Nordictrack skier just for comparison. I'm going to get a skierg next I have a c2 model d as I am a competitive rower and just getting into competitive xc skiing

[@gordo608]

I bet Mark Rippetoe could give you fahve reasons the barbell is the best piece of conditioning equipment for home gyms.

[@thomassutherland5188]

get a used Nordic Track ski machine. arms, legs, coordination the best

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

Hey man, Rep is having a sale, less than a day after I bought an rp 4000, and it's not black Friday. Damn it man, I thought I was safe. Anyway, anyone on the fence, now is your time. It's a lot of money saved for something that costs this much.

[@SwindonRunner]

No mention of how long the cords last ? Some owners have mentioned they fray and are not easy to replace. The chain on the rower lasts forever if oiled regularly.

[@mhubert1778]

I have over 4 million meters showing on my skierg with the original cords and still going strong

[@SwindonRunner]

@@mhubert1778 good to know, thanks.

[@JohnLowry]

Have a spot for one, waiting for Christmas

[@CaptCanuck4444]

That's a beautiful back yard.

[@Compliant89]

I finally got my wife on board a few weeks ago to swap our elliptical for a Skierg.

[@lectrix8]

Well the human beings with the highest VO2Max recorded are skiers. Of course the high altitude component plays a huge role, but that doesn't take away from the fact that there is something about the biomechanics of skying that puts just the right demand on our bioneregetic systems to bring about such high VO2 adaptions.

[@vincentrisponti5209]

I own the ski erg, C2 rower, and rogue echo bike. I use all three consecutively in a Tabata circuit 3xs a week. Killer….

[@Mr94Integra]

you're missing the Bikeerg

[@vincentrisponti5209]

@@Mr94Integra My space is limited. In my opinion I’m doing just fine with Rogue echo bike.

[@jonathanmaner1157]

Lol ruining yourself on those workouts man

[@leftysmalls]

That sounds awesome.

[@LukeSalaiz]

Nice nice. Just got the echo bike and that thing is a killer. Debating between the ski erg and rower next…

[@ericmueller8215]

Coop - in the realm of cardio any plans to review ellipticals? Also, nice interview on wsj.

[@jimbrown9885]

Unrelated story: my old cf box had a skateboard in the corner near where med balls were stored. I thought it was for kids to play with while their parents exercised. Nope. One of the athletes took a bullet to the knee in Afghanistan and itd glide back and forth supporting her foot while she rowed.

[@fyom]

Added a ballet bar to my basement gym. Am I in the right video?

[@nardoae]

This thing destroys me, I love it and hate it. lol great product great review.

[@josephperri5801]

Oh man I love the ski erg!!!…. But i can’t fit it in my garage gym… it’s the ONE piece I dream about having… I wish they had an option that mounted or folded against the wall.

[@squealer42]

You can secure the ski-erg directly to any standard wall, assuming you can hit the studs, and don't want to move it around. Foldable, or two piece like the row-erg - probably a design challenge to keep it from rattling.

[@theforexlife3244]

Tapped out in the first 40 seconds

[@eaburksjac]

here's hoping for a product love letters playlist for all your all-time favorite gear

[@Fitforacting]

@8:20 I’m surprised you haven’t attached a small Pulley to each one of those legs so that you can create a pulley system that works from the bottom

[@brandonhoover2120]

Approachability argument is probably the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. If a few seconds of putting your foot in a loop, or hopping on is “too much” odds are your cardio session isn’t beneficial. To walk up and instantly do a few second of cardio, you’re not really doing any cardio.

[@BrandonSchwartz1]

I think Coop takes that into consideration because he owns a gym and many new gym goers are intimidated by the atmosphere and equipment. A lot of Coop’s product takes are because he deals with the *general public* not home gym rats like most of his subscribers (me). For home gym users, I could see this being slightly less important but don’t forget how many people buy a product because of an ad and then are too intimidated to start it or don’t know what to do or 100 other reasons. If you can remove even a few of those reasons not to use it, it helps your chances of being successful in starting training.

[@larryssuperhomearcades]

I think the Maxi Climber XL with the cross-crawl handlebars is the best!

[@monkeyb1820]

this is a good machine. But my favorite cardio machine is the cybex arc with moving arms. Unfortunately, they're around 400lbs. I do often see decent deals on them on FB marketplace. I wish C2 could partner with them and figure out how to make an arc that uses the c2 flywheel. It would need to have some battery or plug in ability to manipulate the damper setting. But seems like it would be possible...

[@wushuhsu]

How does it compare to a 10 or 20 pound slam ball?

[@muginthugin9416]

Good review

[@zacharybouthillier6182]

You can even sync 2 of those and race a buddy in a gym!

[@USSHammerology]

Id still rather do that with my inexpensive handled bands. $20!

[@MrSchneider1408]

Great Idea man 👍 I will try that out

[@Mervc88]

Wonder if you got the whipr product. That looks like a super awesome product to have for people who face space constraints

[@bmstylee]

Best cardio I've found involves the potential for getting choked and my joints bent in an improper directions. Usually 6 minutes at a time.

[@simon_harrison]

Good to see BJJ guys still letting everyone know even though nobody asked

[@london_james]

So sex

[@bmstylee]

@@london_james not sure I want to be choked while having relations. But some people are into that.

[@ChubbyBlumpkinz]

Wild Bill, you’re into some freaky stuff, huh?

[@thewolstenbeast7965]

Shirtless Coop...perfect.

[@TwitchingCorgi]

You should do a review of the Myxbike or a comparison of it against the peloton

[@franc102]

If you are looking for HIIT style training battle ropes would be cheaper and have a smaller footprint. If you are looking for more cardio based workouts a cycle trainer (preferably a direct drive trainer like a yahoo kickr) would make far more sense and you could use a bike you likely already own. Honestly you could buy both which would be about the same cost, have a smaller footprint and be more versatile than the ski erg.

[@jeremyd2003]

I actually am surprised at how much of a workout the Proform HIIT/Bowflex Max are. I know, illegal for crossfit folks, but still I good workout. FYI, I also have a C2, Assault Bike, Commercial Spin Bike, Power Rack, Bumper Plates etc. I like all of them. But if I just want to burn some calories, but not be so sore I can't function at work, the HIIT trainer is great.

[@xjr1618x]

I got one thanks to you!!

[@NeptuneKnives]

I'm starting to think I need one

[@geinstein8407]

I was thinking of the bottom pulley as well

[@bobbyc760]

I'm really interested in the Skierg and I'm a believer in C2 quality after having a Bikerg for a while now. But my biggest fear is I buy a Skierg and then C2 comes out with one that has upper and lower pulleys. It would really be perfect then, even if it seems great as is.

[@thomaswittig2069]

Scoop...in the meanwhile the Skierg from Perform Better is also there...any comments about it? It is cheaper and it seems being also good quality ..

[@SimonLi]

damn late upload for the boi coop

[@zakxtoten]

Coop, what do you think about clubbells and maces?

[@darielcepeda2187]

I love my ski erg. That being said from my many years of coaching, not everyone knows how to use this and most would prob not get the most out of it without some coaching.