Surprisingly, indoor rowing machines have been around longer than any other type of fitness equipment we know today.

THE ROWER STORY IS ANCIENT

Naturally, the first rowing machines weren't anything like the rowers you see today as knowledge and technology was very lacking in comparison. The first fitness equipment of this type was invented in the mid 1800's and used a hydraulic damper mechanism. By the early 1900's technology allowed pnematic resistance, but neither of these were an accurate facsimile of watercraft rowing and had no means of measuring a user's activity or progress.

Coaches began using rowing machines for training purposed in the mid 1900's that did measure power output, but the materials used in the design of the machine left much to be desired for today's standards of accuracy. Many improvements have been made to typical air resistance indoor rowers in the past few decades. 

ENTER WATER RESISTANCE ROWERS

The ultimate in a full body workout that provides user controlled resistance. This incredibly simple design is ingenious and is the perfect match for anyone's fitness and training needs. For physical therapy, sports and strength training, weightloss or body toning, one type of fitness equipment fills any user's needs without any adjustment beyond the person's physical capability. Less joint stress and percieved exertion with sensational results for every goal imaginable.

Specialty Fitness is your one stop solution for all commercial and home gym equipment needs. We are far more than a fitness equipment store. We offer our customers many perks - like personal consultations, full on-site installation, repair and custom maintenance services from our skilled and highly knowledgeable staff.