"Bye bye, back pain!"

Twelve years ago, I saw an infomercial about the Rowbike. I thought it may be a viable solution to ease my pain due to an accident a decade before. I had fallen off a roof and visited numerous orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and chiropractors for relief. They all provided a solution that worked for a few months, or even weeks, but never anything that would provide long-term relief of my pain. I also didn't want to compromise my quality of life and spend hours with doctors every week to find a solution for the problem, or have to take pain medication for the rest of my life.

My muscles in my back were weak. A regular back muscle strengthening exercise was the best solution for my pain. That is what caught my eye with the Rowbike – a fitness machine that was fun, easy to use and met my strengthening needs.

Within two weeks of using the Rowbike, I was sleeping better, the pain disappeared and the leg numbness subsided. Once my back muscles became stronger, I started riding twenty minutes once or twice a week and the pain disappeared completely. Now, I only see a chiropractor for maintenance once or twice a year.

I enjoy exercising with my Rowbike, and most of all the reactions I receive from neighbors, friends and bystanders. I've even started using the Rowbike to go to the store – saving gas and a great workout in the middle of the day! It's so easy to ride, and provides better results than simply riding a bicycle. I also enjoy the conversations I've had with people who are curious to know what the Rowbike is.

At 51 years old, I believe the Rowbike saved my life. Without it, I would be visiting chiropractors two or three times a week and taking pain pills to live pain-free. Now, I am living a healthy lifestyle, am free of nagging back and leg pain and enjoying the same quality of life I did before my accident. That is why I know Rowbike is one of the best fitness products on the market.

-Alan Barnes from New Jersey