When I hear the name Kettler I automatically think of high end rowers – and if you’ve ever had the pleasure of working out on a Kettler rower, you should be fully aware why. I was admittedly a bit skeptical prior to getting on the Kettler Power Stepper, but this piece of equipment proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that this German manufacturer is far from one dimensional.
The first thing I noticed about the Kettler Power Stepper was its size, or lack there of. This unit seems quite a bit smaller than most other units in the same price range, but the smaller frame size doesn’t seem to do a thing to the structural integrity. As I said before, I’m far from a big dude, but I’ve been on countless pieces of exercise equipment in my day and I can tell when one feels as though it won’t hold up to regular abuse and this is certainly not the case with the Power Stepper. Even when I was moving at a pretty good clip I didn’t feel as though there was ever an issue with how this unit from Kettler would hold up. The smaller frame size can be a big benefit for those of you that live in smaller apartments or that want to keep the size of your home gym under control.
As far as versatility goes, the Power Stepper has got that going for it as well. There are twelve different levels of resistance to choose from so just about any body can find a perfect starting point for their fitness journey and still have room to grow. The hydraulics seem super smooth through every level and the computer console gives you just about all the features you would expect from a unit in this price range.
And that brings us to the very important question of price… At about eight to nine hundred bucks this stepper isn’t exactly what you would call cheap. What you’ve got to consider though, is the fact that you can use this piece of equipment all year round for an awesome cardio workout and if you don’t downright abuse it, it will probably last you a lifetime. There are other steppers out there with comparable features and the same buttery smooth resistance, but in all likelihood you’d pay quite a bit more for any of them. If you want a high quality, versatile and rock solid unit that won’t totally demolish your home gym budget I definitely recommend taking a look at the Kettler Power Stepper.