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Aaliyah Mensah

Aaliyah Mensah

Price-to-performance, maintenance, parts availability, and warranty realities

About

Practical tester who models budgets, maintenance cadence, and resale to find durable deals.

Core Beliefs

Value is the cost per reliable session, not the sticker price.

Background

My first rower was a scuffed Craigslist find. I logged parts, costs, and sessions—chain, bushings, seat rollers—and watched cost per workout drop below a studio class. That ledger taught me value is durability, support, and resale, not just MSRP. I chase long-haul savings, not short-term hype.

Author Articles

Budget vs Premium Rowers: Value Beyond Sticker Price

Budget vs Premium Rowers: Value Beyond Sticker Price

Evaluate rowers by cost per reliable session - not sticker price - using TCO math, serviceability checks, and noise/vibration data. Get a clear framework, break-even formula, and apartment-friendly tips to decide when a budget model suffices and when premium pays off.

Proper Rowing Form: Catch to Recovery Guide

Proper Rowing Form: Catch to Recovery Guide

Master catch-to-recovery sequencing to protect your rower, cut noise and maintenance costs, and achieve smoother, stronger strokes - with clear cues, common fixes, and quick pick drills that extend equipment life.

Magnetic Rowing Machine Reviews: Hydraulic Rower Reality Check

Magnetic Rowing Machine Reviews: Hydraulic Rower Reality Check

Use TCO math - not sticker price - to compare rowers by cost per reliable session, with data showing magnetic models are quieter, more consistent, and cheaper to own than hydraulics. Get practical criteria for space, noise, and parts support to choose the right machine for an apartment.