The Drive Behind Rowler
It started in the gym.
Like many of you, I wanted to train efficiently — but I kept running into the same problem.
One machine for hamstring curls.
Another for ab rollouts.
A separate setup for glute bridges.
And then something else just to get core engagement.
Every workout meant bouncing between equipment, taking up space, wasting time, and often sacrificing movement quality. I wasn’t alone — dozens of people I spoke to shared the same frustration:
“Why isn’t there just one thing that can do it all?”
That question stuck with me. And so I decided to try building something of my own...
From Prototype to Purpose
The first prototype — Rowler 1.0 — was nothing more than welded metal and a few wheels. It was raw, clunky, never meant to be seen. But once I started using it, I realized something surprising:
It actually worked.
That was all the motivation I needed. I refined it, tested it, rebuilt it, and kept improving. Rowler 2.0 was stronger, smoother, more versatile. I shared it with trainers, gym-goers, and athletes, asking for their feedback. Every note shaped the design.
After years of testing and real-world use, Rowler 3.0 was born. Compact, durable, and ready for every kind of training: glutes, core, hamstrings, shoulders… you name it.
And with that evolution came an identity: Rowler Drive, the core system for full-body training, anywhere.
Rowler 3.0 - The Final Form
At first, Rowler included both the resistance system and a forearm trainer in one device. But compromises appeared — weight-loading limited agility, and agility reduced loading capacity.
So I made a decision: split them.
That’s how the Rowler Hyper Gun was created — a dedicated, arm-mounted resistance tool for forearm, wrist, and grip strength. Together, Rowler Drive and Hyper Gun form a modular ecosystem: two tools that work alone, or together, to cover more ground than racks of machines.
Rowler isn’t just a tool — it’s a smarter way to train. Compact, powerful, and endlessly versatile, it replaces entire rooms of equipment while fitting into your backpack.
Now, we’re bringing Rowler to the world through Kickstarter. With your support, we can make functional, portable fitness available to everyone.
"Rowler was never meant to be just another product pushed onto the market — it’s a tool shaped by real people and real needs. From the first welded prototype to the refined Rowler Drive and Hyper Gun, every version has been built through feedback from friends, trainers, athletes, and everyday gym-goers. Kickstarter is the natural next step: a way to bring the community even deeper into the process, to validate the vision, and to give early supporters exclusive access while helping fund the first production run."
- Domen Puntar, training coach & innovator
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Rowler reflects my journey as both -a trainer and a father.
I’ve been training for over 20 years. Fitness has always been my anchor, but life moves fast. I’m a father of three, I’m renovating our family home, and like so many people, I know the challenge of balancing health with work, family, and limited time.
That’s why I built Rowler: to help people train smarter, not harder. To make strength, balance, and mobility accessible — no matter your space, schedule, or budget.
Rowler is for the busy parent.
For the student in a small apartment.
For the traveler with no gym nearby.
For anyone committed to progress, wherever life takes them.
