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The Kettler rowing machine is made by a German based company known as the Heinz Kettler group, which has been in the business for over 50 years. Kettler produce a wide range of products and are known for their superior quality.  Although there are only three Kettler rowing machines available the price range is varied.  But you really notice the difference in quality with the high end kettler rowing machines.  To the rank amateur the Kettler rowing machine might be a little too expensive but they are worth it.  At the moment you have a choice between three different rowing machines manufactured by the Kettler company.

The Kettler Favorit rowing machine is a good, solid option for beginners. The two levers work independently from each other using hydraulic resistance technology.  This is a great way to get into indoor rowing exercise, however will not provide the most realistic rowing experience.

The Kettler Kadett rowing machine is another hydraulic/piston resistance model. It has numerous upgrades over the Favorit model. To begin with it has a design that allows for a circular motion, offering a more realistic rowing sensation than does the Favorit. It is also easily adjustable to account for different leg lengths and body sizes. If you have limited space available you will be pleased to know the Kettler Kadett is foldable for easy storage.

The Kettler Coach is the companies top of the line model. The Kettler Coach without a doubt provides a fantastic array of feedback and monitoring modules so that you can keep really accurate track of your progress towards your ultimate fitness goals. Whereas the other two Kettler rowing machines offer optional heart rate monitors, that is included with the Coach model. The Coach is a magnetic rowing machine that is operated by a rope-pulley. You can get a great sense of realism in the rowing action with the magnetic resistance and you can program it for an intense, fast workout to build speed or for a long, slow workout for building stamina. Additionally, a variety of other exercises can be performed using the Coach Rowing Machine equipment providing a fuller range of fitness and strength opportunities.

All the Kettler rowing machines (being either hydraulic/piston or magnetic) are quiet. What a great feature to include! Air rowers can become very loud indeed.

Additionally, all Kettler ergometers come with easy to read feedback displays that give you workout information such as distances, times and other specifics. An interesting and informative readout is the “fitness rating” which uses pulse recovery measurements to gauge your progress and fitness level.

In this modern, often hectic time, being able to find time in your very busy day to work on your fitness is becoming increasingly difficult.  Most of us do not have the time to go to the gym as often as we would like and so our general health perhaps is not as good as it could or should be.

But I am sure that as you are reading this you understand the extreme importance of good health and fitness.  In fact, more so in this busy world than ever before when stress and obesity are real dangers to your health. Getting fit will help you unwind and keep you in top shape to meet all the stress and strain the world can throw at you.

The answer to your need is the more and more popular rowing machine.  There was a time not so long ago that rowing machines were rarely seen in the home and were only rarely seen in the gymnasium and these would be very large machines that would have no place in your home.  Then, gradually, small rowing machines were being sold in large department stores but these were often poorly constructed which was reflected in the price.  They were usually low resistance machines that gave little or no feedback or incremental resistance which is vital for progressive fitness.  These low quality, low resistance rowing machines gave a bad reputation to rowing machines in general as a waste of time.  But as any real fitness expert will tell you, a well designed, modern rowing machine can give you a workout like no other item of fitness equipment.

The modern rowing machine however has taken a giant leap in terms of quality and feedback.  Although a indoor rowing machine may never be as strong as those found in the gym, they are well made enough to support most weights, will last you a long time and give you a fantastic all over body workout that comes close to comparing with the effectiveness of swimming.  They are compact, easily stored and can be moved around the home easily.

With all this considered, without a doubt the rowing machine is the ideal addition to the professionals busy lifestyle that makes daily fitness quick and very effective.