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The Lifecore VST-V8 Elliptical with On-the-Go Stride Length Adjustment

The Lifecore VST-V8 elliptical is the company’s “next generation” machine and its first entry into expensive high-end trainers. This is a front-drive Variable Stride Trainer that lets the user step, walk, or run at the touch of a button, varying not only the stride length but also the style of the stride.

What You Get

The Lifecore VST-V8 elliptical has a programmable blue backlit console display with Quick Keys for the 12 Preset Programs including Heart Rate Control Programs with 55%, 75%, 90%, & Target Heart Rate, a Watt Specific Program, and User Customized Courses.

Lifecore VST-V8 Elliptical The full specs are:

  • 18" - 26" Adjustable Stride Length
  • 16 Resistance Levels
  • 12 programs / 4 user profiles
  • Cushioned pedals
  • Safety Locking mechanism
  • Water bottle holder
  • 300-lb. user weight capacity
  • Front Transport Wheels
  • Unit dimensions/wt: 56"L x 34"W x 65"H / 238 lbs
  • Warranties – 5 years parts, 1-year labor, lifetime frame

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The Word on the Street

The Lifecore VST-V8 offers sealed bearings in all moving parts, friction-free magnetic resistance, close 2" pedal spacing, 16 levels of resistance, and a Safety Locking Mechanism that keeps kids from turning on the machine accidentally. The cushioned footpads provide additional comfort, and the compact 56" frame lets the user set up the VST-V8 elliptical trainer anywhere in the house.

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Lifecore VST-V8 The main reason for buying this hybrid suspension Lifecore elliptical is the 18" - 26" On-the-Go Stride Length adjustment. The shortest length can be used in a stair stepper motion to hit the gluts and upper legs, and the longer striding motion is ideal to simulate running and power walking. Used along with a full compliment of programs and HRC workouts, the Lifecore VST-V8 is a good machine to help you to reach your fitness goals.

Our Thoughts

While the Lifecore VST-V8 elliptical is a solid machine, for $2,999 you can do much better in a high-end elliptical. Reviews by fitness equipment experts have been questioning why Lifecore would even start making a product at this price level since the light commercial market is dominated by some very powerful brands. If you are going to spend around $3,000 on any style of elliptical, go with a Smooth Agile DMT, a Cybex Arc, True TX, or anything made by Precor.

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