Life Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer Review and Discount

Submitted by John Warbuck on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 16:44

Ellipticals

For some reason, I always had fun on elliptical cross training machines. I am unsure of whether it is because I feel like I am floating on air or have the freedom to go forward or backward, but I’ve always enjoyed working out on them at the gym.

The Life Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross Trainer is like having a gym style cardio machine in your house.

How Does The Life Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross Trainer Work?

This elliptical cross trainer eliminates the impact on your knees, legs and feet by combining a rowing and running motion on suspended pedals. A heart rate monitor that transmits to the on board system is included and you can set the machine to keep you at a predefined heart rate or go through one of 18 different training programs.

The main advantages to any elliptical machine are the ability to provide a greater range of motion and less impact than the traditional treadmill.

Weight and Assembly

When the Club Series Elliptical arrives at your home, you will need help to carry it as it weighs about 300lb with the packaging. For the assembly you will need a Phillips screw driver and an Allen wrench, both of which are provided.

What Others Are Saying - Does The Life Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross Trainer Really Deliver?

A quite, smooth, health-grade elliptical, the Cross Trainer has received positive comments from its users.

T.D Zimmer, a reviewer on Amazon, seems to sum up the general feelings of the Amazon reviewers toward this machine by saying,

“Whether you're a beginner who is just starting an exercise regimen or you've been working out regularly for years, this machine has something for everyone.”

Others cite the Life Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross Trainer as being low impact and fun to use. D. Welty states in his review,

“...the best part of this machine is that I actually use it every day and am excited to use it.”

Will it Help Me Lose Weight?

Any exercise machine that is fun to use is bound to keep people interested and exercising. The ability of this machine to monitor your heart rate and offer programs that are specific to targeting your heart rate really helps maximize your efforts. In T.D Zimmer’s review, she explains that her personal trainer is even jealous of the machine due to its gym caliber quality, functionality and how fun it is to use.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Provides a great low impact workout that is fun and engaging
Has the ability to monitor your heart rate as well as programs that keep your heart rate at its target to maximize your workout
Very high, gym like quality
Easy to assemble, takes about an hour.

Cons

This unit is very expensive
It is bulky and weights over 200 pounds

Problems and Complaints

The main complaint about this product is its price. D. Welty explained in his review that he was very hesitant to spend that much money on a piece of exercise equipment but follows up by saying that it is worth it in the long run. If you can get past the price tag, it seems that this is a great machine to own.

Is This Identical to the Lifetime Fitness Model That I See at the Gym?

This model is actually designed specifically for home use and is different than the Lifetime Elliptical Cross Trainers that you will find at your gym. The display is LED instead of LCD and the programs are slightly different, but aside those two key differences, it is very similar to the gym model.

How Does the Lifetime Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross Trainer Rate Overall?

This cross trainer is pretty highly regarded at four out of five stars on Amazon, with the rating being skewed by a customer whose complaint was not about the product itself, but an ordering mishap he had with Amazon. All of the other reviews seem to show that this machine is worth it if you are able to afford it.

Where Can I Buy and Where Can I Read More Reviews for the Lifetime Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross Trainer?

One of the reviewers actually stated in his review that he actually saved a lot of money by going through Amazon because he was able to get free shipping and a substantial discount on the Elliptical Cross Trainer from the MSRP. Currently, and for a limited time, Amazon is running a $300 promotion savings discount and free shipping with this item.

While you are on Amazon, you will find a lot of other helpful reviews on the Lifetime Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross Trainer and other similar products.

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Monitor Powering

Submitted by Guest Writer (not verified) on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 07:03.

I just got one of this machines and I realized the heart rate monitor is not functioning, I will like to know if some one can tell me which type of battery it uses to power so that I can get one.
Thanks in advance.

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