Lifespan Elliptical Trainers – Poor Ergonomic Feel

Lifespan Elliptical Reviews

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 Start

Lifespan, 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.

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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 Downside

Lifespan 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 Saying

The 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.

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Model Reviews

Lifespan EL1000 - A solid (if average) model in terms of construction, reliability, quiet ride, foot comfort, value, and quality.

Lifespan EL3000i - The much-awarded Lifespan EL 3000i elliptical offers solid value, which is why it has earned praise as the Best Elliptical for 2011 under $1000.

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