This past October I had rotator cuff surgery and after physical therapy

ended, I wanted some form of exercise both for my shoulder and the rest of

my body. I am not a "gym" person and a low ceiling in my basement limits my

choice of home exercise equipment. Research on the internet, talking with

other people and shopping at an exercise equipment store convinced me a

rowing machine was the answer. I only had to go to one store - once I saw

and tried the WaterRower I knew it was the right one, and my wife liked how

it matched the decor of our newly renovated basement.

I am loving the rower! I look forward to exercising - something I haven't

done in a long time. I really feel that I lucked out with the WaterRower -

the support and personalized instructions and programs I have gotten from

Jill Lancaster, my WaterCoach, have been fantastic. I am rowing more

often, for more minutes at more spm than anticipated and the help from Jill

and the Water Rower web site have been a big part of that. Prior to

surgery, I was hopeful to get back to near 100%, but I am more than that.

Jill designed a program for me incorporating rowing with strength training,

sit-ups and walking, that have made me feel healthier and stronger than I

have in a long time. The time I spend on the rower goes by very quickly - I

am always surprised when I am done and I crave more. But I am listening to

Jill's advice and advancing slowly.

Rowing was certainly the correct choice for me, both for healing my shoulder and overall body strengthening and toning. WaterRower was definitely the best choice I could have made for a brand. The personalized training advice

and website links with photos and instructions have been the difference between success and failure.