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WaterRower
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A "WaterRower" is an indoor rower machine where the resistance medium is provided by water as opposed to air or magnetic resistance. WaterRower main offices located in Warren, Rhode Island; London, England; Nordhorn, Germany; Lys-Lez-Lannois, France; Krimpen aan de Lek, The Netherlands. WaterRower Inc. thumb WaterRower Inc. was established in 1988 when John Duke (an alumnus of Yale University (USA) and a member of the US National Rowing Team) invented and patented the WaterFlywheel which provided the resistance mechanism for his indoor rowing machine. The machines are still built today in-house by WaterRower at their facility in the small coastal town of Warren in Rhode Island, USA. Machines may be sold under the name Indo-Row. Appearance on House of Cards The product gained popularity through its appearance on the show House of Cards, where it is regularly used by character Frank Underwood. Partnerships UK - Street Games & Clubs for Young People - in association with British Rowing, WaterRower works with these two youth organisations to promote healthy living and to bring indoor rowing to young members of communities across the UK that would not otherwise have access to the equipment. 
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