Concept2 People - Case Studies
The Indoor Rower is used by people from all walks of life, and of all abilities. Here are some of the stories of just some of the different people who use the machine.
- Paul McNeill
In 2004, Paul McNeill ,then a police officer weighed nearly 20 stone and had no interest in fitness when he suffered a stroke which left him with brain damage and unable to walk. Today,he’s in training for the British Indoor Rowing Championships and now works as a gym instructor. - Carole McNally
Carole McNally burst onto the Indoor Rowing scene in 2003 and quickly became a force to be reckoned with, winning medals at both national and international level. But it was her unwavering enthusiasm, determination and good humour that enriched many peoples lives. - Zac Purchase
The new golden boy of British rowing - Mark Webber
Formula One's rising star - Steve Trapmore
Olympic champion who still uses the erg despite being retired - Jeff Todd
lost 11 stone - Monica Sutton
lost 6 and a half stone and won bronze at British IRC - Neil Rhodes
helped recover from an aneurysm - Rhodri Phillips
Lost four stone in 22 weeks - Mickey Pearmain
Discovered a renewed zest for life at the age of 85 with the help of the Indoor Rower - David Pearce
Lost a greater percentage of weight than anybody else on Channel 4's Fit Farm due to the Indoor Rower - Mark Obeney
Lost nine stone using the Indoor Rower - Nick Gittings
Lost nine stone using the Indoor Rower - Karen Hambley
used the machine to help recover from open knee surgery - Neil Dunkley
Lost four and a half stone in five months - Simon Dickie
Lost 56 pounds and got in shape for his wedding in under six months - Tracey Brown
Won gold medals and completed the million metre challenge despite suffering from Friedreich's Ataxia - Graham Benton
Discovered natural talent and won gold at World IRC - Peter Avery
Lost 13 stone using the machine - Ben Ainslie
Olympic gold medallist in yachting
If you know of a good Indoor Rowing Story, let us know at editor@concept.co.uk
