John Merritt

Fitness Fanatic and WaterRower Owner

What a joy this machine is to use.

I started rowing in October of 2002, because the gym I had just joined had a rowing machine.

There was never anybody using this piece of equipment so I thought I'd give it a try. I remember very vividly how my whole core was tired after rowing.

I continued to row and over a period of 4 months lost 47 pounds. (Rowing is now my primary means of exercise, with sessions that average 64 to 90 minutes, 6 days a week.) I love to row!

I acquired the WaterRower because I can't stand to miss a session. Now if the gym is closed or I just don't feel like going to the gym, I can row at home. I began rowing on a machine different than the WaterRower.

I only accidentally stumbled across the WaterRower while trying to find the "other" machine to purchase at a local exercise equipment store.

When I tested the WaterRower, I could not believe the difference. There is no comparison. The WaterRower looks good, is quiet and actually makes you feel like you are in the water!

I am now finding myself wanting to skip the gym, and workout on the WaterRower instead of that other machine!