Lifespan Elliptical Trainers – Poor Ergonomic Feel
Lifespan elliptical trainers have been launched with a steep challenge: they need to live up to the reputation equal to that of the company’s quality treadmills. Lifespan’s market plan seems to be to strive for affordability over functionality as they’ve come out with just two front flywheel models, priced at $1299 and $1699. Off to a Slow StartLifespan, a division of PCE Fitness, has been around since 1994. Reviewers have not been kind to the new Lifespan elliptical trainers; in fact, they’ve been under-whelmed by the efforts in most categories. 
While these are stable machines with a sturdy steel frame that can hold larger users, they rate no better than average in other areas and earn bad knocks for the lack of smooth pedal motion and having an unattractive profile.
Compare Lifespan Ellipticals Here On the plus side, the elliptical trainers offer closely spaced pedals, a roomy 20" stride, and a big user weight limit of 350 lbs. Lifespan ellipticals have some quality components under the hood too, and offer a simple and attractive console with the patent-pending Intelli-Key™ lighting system. On the DownsideLifespan elliptical machines have poor points, however, such as a weak warranty (lifetime frame is good, but three years parts and one year labor is very restrictive), and a boring design, but the main problem is the poor ergonomic feel. For almost $1700, you want an elliptical trainer to have a smooth-as-butter oval stride, comparable to a health club quality Precor or LifeFitness. In fact, quite a number of sub-$2000 machines come pretty close to achieving that, but the Lifespan brand isn’t one of them. What Everyone is SayingThe reviews aren’t necessarily bad on the Lifespan elliptical trainers, but with this weak effort to break into the crowded elliptical market with two less than impressive designs, the company will have to rethink their marketing strategy or do a major overhaul of the functionality of the machines. Overall, we feel the quality of construction gets a good mark, but the value just isn’t there. These models are overpriced. Click here to write your own review! Model Reviews
Lifespan EL 1000 - A solid (if average) model in terms of construction, reliability, quiet ride, foot comfort, value, and quality. Return from Lifespan Elliptical Trainers to the Elliptical Reviews Home Page
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