Featured in December 2010 edition of
Rowing News:
"it’s a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to add a technical element to the machine or continue their ergometer training through a minor injury."
Featured in February 2010 edition of
Rowing News:
Rowing News:
"it’s a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to add a technical element to the machine or continue their ergometer training through a minor injury."
Featured in February 2010 edition of
Rowing News:
"getting off the machine after 60 minutes of steady state without the familiar tightness in the lower back is no small thing, and it makes the Shox-Box worth checking out."
Customer Survey Highlights
Shox-Box scored 4.7 out of 5 in customer satisfaction
Reasons for purchase:
27% Technique
27% Prevention
19% On-water feel
15% Bad back
12% Other
96% of Shox-Box customers would recommend to a friend
Customer feedback:
"I finished the concept2 March Madness challenge and could not have done it without the Shox-Box!!!!"
- Pat, Pennsylvania
""I'm very pleased with the Shox Box. I'm glad that I bought it, and have noticed a difference in my fatigue level (lower) and my fitness (higher). Good stuff."
- Jennifer, Minnesota
Thanks to all our customers who provided feedback. We encourage you to continually provide feedback via email or our Contact Form.
Testimonials
“I've got a Shox-Box™ and you won't catch me erging without it. I’ve never had a back problem, but the five minute Shox-Box™ demo sold me. Rowing with the Shox-Box™ did not feel much different until I tried rowing without it immediately after. Once the Shox-Box™ was taken away, I felt sore and uncomfortable. I would liken it to running on grass then concrete. The Shox-Box™ especially makes long pieces much more tolerable.” -- Gary Piantedosi, 1976 U.S. Olympic Rower
"I used to have to limit my time erging in the winter because my back was always sore for a few days after. The other day I got on my erg for the first time this winter with the Shox-Box™ and spent about an hour with absolutely no back pain whatsoever. What a relief!" -- Susan Friedrichs, Highlands Rowing Center, New Jersey
"I jumped back on the erg a few weeks ago. I love the Shox-Box™. What a difference it makes! I wish I had it 6 years ago." -- Richard Gervase, Saugatuck Rowing Club, Connecticut
Perfect ~ Comfort ~ Strengthen
Testimonials:
What our customers love about the Shox-Box
Olympians:
"At the 2010 Crash-B indoor world rowing championships I knew my legs needed more strength to help me through the grueling 2000m race. As I tried the Shox-Box for the first time at the Crash-B's I knew it would be an amazing tool in order to gain more strength in the legs. An added bonus would be for less strain and impact on the back for all my indoor rowing members at my Powerhouse Fitness Indoor Rowing Center in Long Beach. That year I purchased over 30 Shox-Box units for my indoor rowing facility. There has been 100% positive feedback and everyone is hooked. Indoor rowing on the Concept2 will never be the same. Why not use the Shox-Box and have added value to increase leg strength due to the incline of the machine when using the rear unit box. When you use both boxes the core gets a workout as well. Thank you Dave... I will be giving those guys some serious competition this coming indoor race season!"
"I will for sure keep spreading the word about the amazing feedback I have about the Shox-box. I really can't thank you enough and it has really helped me get stronger on the erg along with less stress on the back :) I can teach a million classes without being sore. It's awesome!!!"
"Having used my C2 erg on slides for over a year I thought lower back compression would be at a minimum, however, after installing the Shox-Box last week I have been AMAZED at the difference! I highly recommend its use for anyone who even THINKS their lower back is at risk. The movement it provides (both in a vertical and horizontal correction) is a backsaver for certain :) Thanks for a terrific product, keep up the great work so that I can keep on erging"
"I believe that alternating rowing using the Shox-Box and cycling have helped me to achieve a level of performance that I never thought was possible. While I do not row competitively, I have noticed that my split times have improved by 3-4 seconds during my 33k workouts. Last season I rowed over 13 million meters, and used the Shox-Box for about 3/4 of it with no back pain. It is a great product and the customer service is stellar!"
“Within my first 20 strokes with the Shox-Box I felt an immediate benefit on my back and I’ve been using it regularly since. They are right when they say that every erg should have a Shox-Box, a healthy back needs this device as much as a sore one.”
Collegiate/Club Rowers:
Junior/HS Programs:
“I
have been encouraging my girls to use the Shox-Box and most of them
actually love it. One of the girls has a nagging low back injury and
said that she felt NO back pain when erging with the Box. I’m going to
have her use it all of the time from now on!”
"The
Shox-Box system helps rowers achieve a smoother catch and release on the
Concept2. With the Concept2 directly on the floor all kinds of
inefficient movement can be going on with no response. With the
Shox-Box, rough catches and finishes cause the Concept2 rowing machine
to rock and bounce much as a boat would. A Coach can see that and a
rower can feel the motion and try to minimize it. I am currently
rehabilitating from recent hip replacement surgery and the Shox-Box
takes some of the rigidity out of the Concept 2 rowing machine and makes
it feel more like a boat. Because the Shox-Box raises up the Concept2 a
few inches off the ground it is easier for an injured person to get on
and off the rowing machine while they are still healing. Somehow the
Concept2 just by itself always seems harder on my back than the boat.
Since using the Shox-Box my lower back pain is gone. The Shox-Box is a
great addition to your indoor rowing workout!"
“I've got a Shox-Box and you won't catch me erging without it. I’ve never had a back problem, but the five minute Shox-Box demo sold me. Rowing with the rear Shox-Box did not feel much different until I tried rowing without it immediately after. Once the Shox-Box was taken away, I felt sore and uncomfortable. I would liken it to running on grass then concrete. The Shox-Box especially makes long pieces much more tolerable.”
Healthcare:
Coaches:
"I started using the rear Shox Box for my own personal training and could feel an immediate difference when going back to a simple flat erg. Intrigued, I tested out the front and rear box and found rowing on the machine not only more interesting but also more comfortable. After transitioning from the erg to both the double and the eight all the usual aches and pains of balancing a shell were muted and it was easier to concentrate on the oar, footstretcher, and hull.
We’ve also purchased eight Shox Box systems for use with our rowing teams and it gives both the coaches and athletes better feedback on how the athletes change directions and what type of impact large body motions can make to the hull. For distance training and biofeedback I always prefer to row with the full Shox Box system."
"The Shox-Boxes helped our guys refine balance and boat-feel during the winter and the device creates a lively response on the erg. It was a great source of feedback, particularly when combined with the C2 slider."
"We use the Shox-box systems in practice regularly and it helps particularly with athletes who are recovering from injury. We are very happy with the product."
“Iona Rowing just bought two rear Shox-Box's. They are already helping some of our injured kids in their recoveries. Besides helping those with back problems I believe it also helps athletes with hip and hip flexor issues relieve some of the stress of the layback position. Thanks for inventing your product!”
"I used to have to limit my time erging in the winter because my back was always sore for a few days after. The other day I got on my erg for the first time this winter with the Shox-Box and spent about an hour with absolutely no back pain whatsoever. What a relief."
John Nunn
1968 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist
1976 U.S. Olympic Mens Quad Coach
1968 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist
1976 U.S. Olympic Mens Quad Coach
“I've got a Shox-Box and you won't catch me erging without it. I’ve never had a back problem, but the five minute Shox-Box demo sold me. Rowing with the rear Shox-Box did not feel much different until I tried rowing without it immediately after. Once the Shox-Box was taken away, I felt sore and uncomfortable. I would liken it to running on grass then concrete. The Shox-Box especially makes long pieces much more tolerable.”
Gary Piantedosi
1976 U.S. Olympic Team
MIT Heavyweight Crew
1976 U.S. Olympic Team
MIT Heavyweight Crew
Healthcare:
"I
think that it does replicate the feeling of a real rowing boat more
than any other rowing systems on the market. From a physiologic stand
point, the fact that the system adds in pitch and roll to the standard
Concept II erg means that accessory muscles are recruited and trained in
a similar fashion as to a real boat. This means that off water training
will not only maintain aerobica capacity but also muscle mass and
proprioception and make the transition back to the water much easier.
Also, the damping effect of the Shox-Box on both the catch and the finish of the stroke is certainly less jarring to the joints and spine. All of us have had the experienced the hard catch and release felt on the standard erg. I felt with the Shox-Box, the damping effect of the springs made the catch and finish ends of the stroke smooth. I think it is an ideal system to prevent injury, rehab from injury and maintain proprioception and balance."
“As a Chiropractor for over 25 years and a former College Coach, I have seen many back injuries due to the excessive compression that the rowers’ backs endure, stroke after stroke, during the heavy erging time of the fall and winter months. The boat-like compliance that the Shox-Box provides does an excellent job in keeping the back protected from the harsh trauma of a rigid frame Ergometer. I recommend it for both healthy and injured backs. Why put your back through those harmful shocks if you don’t have to?”
Also, the damping effect of the Shox-Box on both the catch and the finish of the stroke is certainly less jarring to the joints and spine. All of us have had the experienced the hard catch and release felt on the standard erg. I felt with the Shox-Box, the damping effect of the springs made the catch and finish ends of the stroke smooth. I think it is an ideal system to prevent injury, rehab from injury and maintain proprioception and balance."
Amy Abbot, MD
Assistant Professor Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
UMass Memorial Medical Center,
U.S. National Open Champion,
Canadian Henley Champion
Assistant Professor Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
UMass Memorial Medical Center,
U.S. National Open Champion,
Canadian Henley Champion
“As a Chiropractor for over 25 years and a former College Coach, I have seen many back injuries due to the excessive compression that the rowers’ backs endure, stroke after stroke, during the heavy erging time of the fall and winter months. The boat-like compliance that the Shox-Box provides does an excellent job in keeping the back protected from the harsh trauma of a rigid frame Ergometer. I recommend it for both healthy and injured backs. Why put your back through those harmful shocks if you don’t have to?”
Francis P. Ermilio DC
Chiropractor
Former Holy Cross Crew Mens Coach
Chiropractor
Former Holy Cross Crew Mens Coach
Coaches:
"I started using the rear Shox Box for my own personal training and could feel an immediate difference when going back to a simple flat erg. Intrigued, I tested out the front and rear box and found rowing on the machine not only more interesting but also more comfortable. After transitioning from the erg to both the double and the eight all the usual aches and pains of balancing a shell were muted and it was easier to concentrate on the oar, footstretcher, and hull.
We’ve also purchased eight Shox Box systems for use with our rowing teams and it gives both the coaches and athletes better feedback on how the athletes change directions and what type of impact large body motions can make to the hull. For distance training and biofeedback I always prefer to row with the full Shox Box system."
Wesley Ng
Trinity College
Head Coach Womens Rowing
Trinity College
Head Coach Womens Rowing
Evans Liolin
Georgetown University
Varsity Lightweight Mens Coach
Former Yale Freshman Heavyweight Coach
Former U.S. Junior National Team Coach
Georgetown University
Varsity Lightweight Mens Coach
Former Yale Freshman Heavyweight Coach
Former U.S. Junior National Team Coach
"We use the Shox-box systems in practice regularly and it helps particularly with athletes who are recovering from injury. We are very happy with the product."
Paul Cooke
Brown University
Head Coach Mens Crew
Brown University
Head Coach Mens Crew
“Iona Rowing just bought two rear Shox-Box's. They are already helping some of our injured kids in their recoveries. Besides helping those with back problems I believe it also helps athletes with hip and hip flexor issues relieve some of the stress of the layback position. Thanks for inventing your product!”
Thomas Scifres
Iona College
Head Coach Mens & Womens Rowing
Iona College
Head Coach Mens & Womens Rowing
“The moment I saw the Shox-Box in action I was convinced. The Shox-Box
is very effective in diverting the harmful compressive forces on the
back at the end of the drive. I also like the ‘feel’ it provides to the
core at the end of the drive. Many of us spend more time/strokes on the
erg than we do on the water. It really is a must for all levels, Junior
through Masters. Save your back and get a better feel.”
Gordon Hamilton
Sculling Coach at Riverside BC, Cambridge (MA) BC, & Florida Rowing Center
Sculling Coach at Riverside BC, Cambridge (MA) BC, & Florida Rowing Center
Former National Team Coach
Former MIT Head Heavyweight Coach
Former MIT Head Heavyweight Coach
"I used to have to limit my time erging in the winter because my back was always sore for a few days after. The other day I got on my erg for the first time this winter with the Shox-Box and spent about an hour with absolutely no back pain whatsoever. What a relief."
Susan Friedrichs
Coach at Highlands Rowing Center
New Jersey
Coach at Highlands Rowing Center
New Jersey
“The Shox-Box is fun and relieves stress on the back when erging. I highly recommend it.”
Larry Noble
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Director of Rowing & Head Mens Coach
Gym Owners/Indoor Rowers:Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Director of Rowing & Head Mens Coach
"At the 2010 Crash-B indoor world rowing championships I knew my legs needed more strength to help me through the grueling 2000m race. As I tried the Shox-Box for the first time at the Crash-B's I knew it would be an amazing tool in order to gain more strength in the legs. An added bonus would be for less strain and impact on the back for all my indoor rowing members at my Powerhouse Fitness Indoor Rowing Center in Long Beach. That year I purchased over 30 Shox-Box units for my indoor rowing facility. There has been 100% positive feedback and everyone is hooked. Indoor rowing on the Concept2 will never be the same. Why not use the Shox-Box and have added value to increase leg strength due to the incline of the machine when using the rear unit box. When you use both boxes the core gets a workout as well. Thank you Dave... I will be giving those guys some serious competition this coming indoor race season!"
"I will for sure keep spreading the word about the amazing feedback I have about the Shox-box. I really can't thank you enough and it has really helped me get stronger on the erg along with less stress on the back :) I can teach a million classes without being sore. It's awesome!!!"
Jack Nunn
Owner of Powerhouse Fitness
4-time PAC-10 Champion
3-time National Champion @ UC Berkeley '02
2001 World Silver Medalist U23 Mens Eight
Owner of Powerhouse Fitness
4-time PAC-10 Champion
3-time National Champion @ UC Berkeley '02
2001 World Silver Medalist U23 Mens Eight
"Having used my C2 erg on slides for over a year I thought lower back compression would be at a minimum, however, after installing the Shox-Box last week I have been AMAZED at the difference! I highly recommend its use for anyone who even THINKS their lower back is at risk. The movement it provides (both in a vertical and horizontal correction) is a backsaver for certain :) Thanks for a terrific product, keep up the great work so that I can keep on erging"
Michael Esposito
C2 Team TimbukTOO/TIMBUK2
Pennsylvania
C2 Team TimbukTOO/TIMBUK2
Pennsylvania
"I believe that alternating rowing using the Shox-Box and cycling have helped me to achieve a level of performance that I never thought was possible. While I do not row competitively, I have noticed that my split times have improved by 3-4 seconds during my 33k workouts. Last season I rowed over 13 million meters, and used the Shox-Box for about 3/4 of it with no back pain. It is a great product and the customer service is stellar!"
Joy Hsiung
C2 Team Age Without Limits
San Jose, California
"After using the Shox-Box system my back was loose and my knees, which had been having a bit of soreness, felt great!" "FUN! More challenging, but more rewarding. Feels very fluid, smooth, rhythmic and I'm now going faster than before."C2 Team Age Without Limits
San Jose, California
“Within my first 20 strokes with the Shox-Box I felt an immediate benefit on my back and I’ve been using it regularly since. They are right when they say that every erg should have a Shox-Box, a healthy back needs this device as much as a sore one.”
Rob Slocum
Marathon erg pioneer
Occoquan International RC
Marathon erg pioneer
Occoquan International RC
"I jumped back on the erg a few weeks ago. I love the Shox-Box. What a difference it makes! I wish I had it 6 years ago."
Richard Gervase
Saugatuck Rowing Club,
Connecticut
Saugatuck Rowing Club,
Connecticut
Collegiate/Club Rowers:
“I
missed my 3rd year spring season due to a back injury. I have been
using a Shox-Box since and it has really helped my senior fall season! I
have improved my split times and kept the back healthy. I wish I had
one back in high school.”
Kelly McKinley
Southern Methodist University Rowing
Southern Methodist University Rowing
Junior/HS Programs:
Sue Parvin
Pittsford Crew
Pittsford Crew
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40 Francis Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
info@shoxbox.biz