Lifecore Elliptical Trainers - Nicely Affordable Compact Units

Lifecore Elliptical Reviews

Lifecore elliptical trainers are the brainchild of the Vista, California, company that began as a fitness retail store in the early 1990s. With that kind of background, Lifecore Fitness comes to the game with a strong emphasis on customer service and the desire to give the consumer the kind of quality fitness equipment that reflects their motto: We Fit Your Life!

In addition to elliptical trainers, Lifecore makes highly rated treadmills, recumbent bikes, rowing machines, weight benches, and adjustable dumbbell sets. Lifecore equipment is sold by over 250 specialty retailers in North America, as well as online.

Expanded Line of Ellipticals

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There are three compact designs of Lifecore elliptical trainers, including the “Best Buy” rated Lifecore 985VG. The company’s gorgeous front-drive models (the LC3000, LC4000, and LC5000) are heavy-duty machines with a nice 21" stride. Lastly, their standout C-Drive machines (the CD400 and CD500) offer a compact 42" footprint and an ergonomic design that positions the user’s body perfectly upright throughout the striding motion.

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Good Quality in a No-Frills Package

Lifecore makes solid elliptical trainers with few of the fussy bells-and-whistles found on competitor models. They are built with high quality components on the inside that you won’t see (such as sealed bearings in the pivot points instead of bushings), and a rugged, club-quality look and presentation on the outside to admire every time you approach the machine.

Consumer Reviews

What’s unique about Lifecore is how well they understand issues and concerns of home ellipticals. They know customers don’t want an overly complex machine that requires in-home service calls by a technician. As a result, they have designed machines that are easy for the consumer to adjust and maintain. In addition, dealers are happy to sell Lifecore elliptical trainers because they are hassle-free: no service calls.

Not only are customers reporting in elliptical reviews that they are pleased with the easy half-hour initial assembly, they say that any issues were addressed by a Lifecore customer service representative in record time. Any squeak or noise “under the hood” that needed to be attended to was a snap to fix — even for people who aren’t handy with a screwdriver.

What We Say

In the midst of a recession and with other makers of elliptical trainers cutting back, Lifecore has expanded their lineup of 2010 machines. With that kind of confidence, you quickly realize that Lifecore is gaining the respect and trust of consumers the old-fashioned way: they earn it with each machine. We especially like the front-drive machines, which are some of the most affordable, light-commercial designs we’ve seen this year. For overall value, and superior customer service, Lifecore elliptical trainers are a Good Deal.

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Model Reviews

Lifecore VST-V8 - A hybrid suspension trainer with on-the-go stride length adjustment. Use as a stair stepper or simulate running and power walking.

Lifecore LC-CD400 - Best-built and most affordable Center Drive model on the market. High marks for comfort, durability, low noise, ergonomics, and a generous 5-year parts warranty.

Lifecore LC-CD500 - This manual adjustable stride elliptical trainer is one of the best of Lifecore C-drives in terms of value-to-price considerations, adjustability and ergonomics. Awarded 'Best Buy' by Consumers Digest Magazine in the Feb. 2010 issue.

Lifecore LC-CD600 - The equivalent of a commercial quality trainer; comfortable, rugged, offers the heart pounding, fat burning workouts you want in an elliptical trainer.

Lifecore LC-CD700 - The LC-CD700 features Lifecore’s patented electronic stride selection system. Select different lengths from 17" to 25" in 1" increments with just the push of a button.

Lifecore LC-985VG - Affordably priced at $799, the 5-year parts warranty is the best deal you will find in a budget machine; rated a ‘Best Buy’ by a leading consumer magazine.

Lifecore LC990 - Not recommended for big dudes.

Lifecore LC2000 - A compact cross trainer with a generous 20" stride, large user capacity and an impressive warranty.

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