Kettler as a brand has been around since 1949 and sells its equipment in over 60 countries. Kettler produces its equipment in its German factories and they employ about 3,000 people. So then why would you choose a Kettler cross trainer over any other for your home gym?
Put simply, because Kettler produces gymnasium equipment such as ellipticals, treadmills, rowing machines and the like in its german factories, it must adhere to German engineering standards. On a world scale the Germans do produce quality engineered products. When looking at a Kettler machine side by side with a Chinese made elliptical machine, the quality of the Kettler is apparent. Many elliptical machines are just not built to withstand daily use and are built to a price, not to a standard. If you are looking for a piece of equipment that will last, then a Kettler machine is the way to go.
So many models, which one do I choose?
At first glance, this can seem tough. There are models and features to suit all price ranges and it can be difficult to narrow down the right choice for you. Understanding where, how and by whom the crosstrainer will be used is a great place to start. Once this is known, then the right Kettler models for you can be compared. Before diving in and buying the first elliptical crosstrainer model you see, your best advised to read through a well constructed buyers guide that looks at elliptical machines as a whole, and not just one particular brand.
What about the price?
Whilst its true, you get what you pay for, what needs to be considered is what type of machine and price range is right for you? You might be surprised that a kettler machine whilst having superior components and engineering quality control may not actually cost more than an Asian import. Understanding how much you should or should not spend is important and will help narrow down the right Kettler Cross trainer for you.
