"Rowing is the ultimate, non-jarring, full-body exercise.  One can choose to maintain a steady, relaxed pace or rowing can be one of the most intensely competitive endurance sports, burning as much as 1200 calories an hour.  Rowing to me is the perfect exercise and the WaterRower is the best simulation of that perfect exercise.  

No other exercise can get me into my cardiovascular zone as quickly and can fire as many muscle fibers throughout my body as rowing.  With each complete stroke I can feel virtually every muscle working including those in the legs, midsection, lower back, arms and upper torso.  

Additionally, rowing is an activity that can be enjoyed by men and women of any age. It certainly isn't unusual to see rowers well into their nineties rowing up and down the river next to a crew of high schoolers.

I've been a WaterRower owner for over 12 years and to me it's the only rowing machine that gives the feel of real rowing.

In my opinion, the air resistance rowing machines using a chain drive, create a constant vibration, which I feel in my hands.  I find this to be extremely annoying.  I also feel that the whirling mechanical sound of these rowers detracts from the enjoyment of the rowing experience.

Conversely, the WaterRower uses a strap drive connected to a flywheel which rotates within a tank of water creating a smooth, rhythmic, meditative feel.  This is the same naturally smooth feeling that I'm accustomed to when I'm on the river in my rowing shell with the accompanying realistic sound of splashing water..  

As far as I'm concerned,  rowing is the perfect overall exercise and the WaterRower is the perfect rowing machine.  I believe that if one is really serious about getting in the best shape of their life, WaterRower is a clear choice."

Dr. Glenn Gero is a board certified doctor of naturopathic medicine with a private practice in Clifton, NJ.  He has earned masters’ degrees in both nutrition and botanical medicine and is a certified life and wellness coach.  Dr. Gero is a licensed biofeedback therapist, a registered nutritionist, a master/registered herbalist, holds 7 fitness certifications, including those in post-rehab fitness, medical exercise, senior fitness and cancer exercise.  He is a professional member of the Holistic Pediatric Association, the American Association of Anti-aging Medicine and the American Herbalist Guild.  He also has completed post-graduate training at Harvard Medical School where he serves as a life member of the post-graduate association.  Dr. Gero is on the staff of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine as an adjunct professor. For additional information, visit www.holisticnaturopath.com.