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Kettler Rowing Machines Review

Let's review the Kettler Rowing Machines . . .

Rowing is a great form of exercise that involves all primary muscle groups.  It is a great way of keeping fit and losing those excess pounds and bulges.  You can enjoy this great form of cardiovascular exercise right in your living room with state-of-the-art rowers that perfectly simulate the actual process of rowing in water. 

kettler rowing machine

There is a wide variety of rowing machines to choose from that you can find in today's exercise equipment market.  Kettler, a German fitness equipment manufacturer renowned for its high quality engineering standards, has designed several indoor rowers guaranteed to boost your cardivascular capacity and give you an invigorating total body workout. Let's check out three of them . . .

Kettler Kadett Rowing Machine

The Kadett has an outrigger style that provides stability and additional support to its users.  It is equipped with two essential hydraulic cylinders using circular motion, which accurately replicates the fluid and vigorous motions of rowing on water. 

You can adjust the resistance system to whatever suits you best.  The 12 levels of resistance (controlled by the hydraulic cylinders) ensure that a beginner or an expert user will be given the sufficient challenge they need for a proper workout. 

The Kettler Kadett Rowing Machine is also equipped with an onboard computer that will aid you in monitoring your workout progress.  It offers workout data such as distance, total distance, energy consumption, heart rate, stroke speed, and the number of strokes. An ear lobe clip is provided to measure heart rate.

For comfort and safety, this Kettler rower has an anti-slip base with ergonomic seats and smooth running rollers mounted on rails.  It includes moving footplates with adjustable straps. 

The oars fold down for easy storage. The Kettler Kadett has user a capacity of 250 pounds.

Kettler Favorit Rowing Machine

The Kettler Favorit Rowing Machine has quiet dual-piston resistance--in fact, it operates so quietly that you can watch TV or listen to music during workout sessions.  This rower provides a gravity-assisted return with its gentle incline to help the rower glide  back and forth. 

The raised seat is wide enough to be comfortable if you want to extend your workout time.  The hand grips are designed to protect your hands.  The non-slip footrests are wide and they have easy to adjust straps. 

To keep track of your progess, you can use the performance monitor. It provides metrics such as elapsed time, calories burned, number of strokes, and stroke rating.  It also includes an ear clip for pulse readout. 

This Kettler rowing machine is stable and sturdy with a maximum capacity of 285 pounds.  With its compact design, it is perfect for indoor usage.  The Kettler Favorit offers a lifetime warranty on the frame and a 3-year warranty on parts and electronics.

Kettler Coach Rowing Machine

The Kettler Coach Rowing Machine features a magnetic-brake system that provides 10 levels of resistance for a better workout.  This indoor rower also has a Quick Attach backboard and front footplate that allows you to perform 16 additional exercises. 

It also has biomechanically designed footplates with adjustable straps for a more natural and smooth pivoting motion.  The Coach LS is equipped with an LCD electronic console that displays the time, distance, number of oar strokes, and other details to help monitor your progress. 

Another useful feature is the USB interface. You can use this to download interactive software and pre-set programs, ensuring fresh, varied workouts.

The included Polar wireless heart rate transmitter will help you track your heart rate during your workout, enabling you to remain in your target zone for the duration of your exercise session.

This Kettler rowing machine includes a lifetime warranty on the frame and 3-year warranty on the parts and electronics.

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