Why Trust Us

We built Apartment Rowers to answer every question we had as apartment‑dwelling athletes: How quiet is this rower at real stroke rates? Will it fit our bodies and our floor plan? Will the data sync without a subscription fight? Our reviews are grounded in hands‑on measurements, not marketing claims.

Our multidisciplinary team tests each machine the way you’ll actually use it—early mornings, limited space, shared households, and varied apps. We quantify noise (dBA), evaluate floor transmission and mitigation, map inseam fit, check storage safety, verify Bluetooth FTMS/ANT+ behavior, and calculate total cost over time. Then we turn that into clear picks for different bodies, budgets, and buildings.

We are independent. We do not sell sponsored reviews or guaranteed placements. If you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—but affiliates never determine what we test, how we score, or what we recommend. We document our methods, publish the context behind our numbers, and update coverage when new data arrives.

Trust is earned through transparency. If our findings don’t match your experience, tell us. We’ll re‑test, refine our advice, and highlight when different setups (flooring, ceiling height, neighbors) call for different choices. The goal is simple: a rowing setup you can use anytime, with progress that feels real and transferable—and zero complaints from downstairs.