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Livestrong LS8.0E Elliptial User Review
by Jamie Davis
(Lee's Summit, MO, USA)
A great elliptical trainer, well made. I purchased the Livestrong LS8.0E for my daughter and myself to use. I am out of shape but she is not. I ordered directly from Livestrong and it arrived at my door in 4 days with free shipping. Since I know I am a little girlie I labeled all the parts before getting started and read the instructions. There were 8 steps and it did take some time to assemble but all parts and tools were included to put the machine together. The bolts and screws come separate for each step; very cool.
I have been working out each day and going longer and longer and my daughter gets on and makes it look easy. The Livestrong LS8.0E is a great elliptical trainer for anyone who wants to work out.
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Livestrong LS10.0E Elliptical User Review
by Lynn
(Salem, Alabama, USA)
We tested several (15-20) ellipticals at Dick's and Academy Sports before we decided to purchase the Livestrong LS10.0E. Price wasn’t a big issue, but comfort, quality and features were. We narrowed the selection down to a Proform priced at $999, the Sole ellipticals ranging from $999-$1299 (depending on features). Power incline was a requirement, so this knocked out a lot of competition.
The Soles (3 different ones) we tested were no comparison in comfort whatsoever. The "leaning forward" feel on all of the Sole's was the deciding factor of why we ruled these out. That made for a very uncomfortable feel, and would undoubtedly cause strain. It was VERY obvious. The quality seemed to be good, and it seemed to run smoothly, and quite similar to the Livestrong LS10.0E. But the leaning/falling forward feel simply could not be overlooked.
The Proform had a smooth ride as well, but didn’t seem to have the quality, sturdy build. The grips on the handles were not as comfortable as the others, and the fan left a lot to be desired. Overall, the deciding factor in ruling this one out was it had a bit of a "cheaper" feel to it. And, it was larger and higher up from the ground.
Now, for the Livestrong LS10.0E. Comfort from the get go. I found myself scratching my head at the difference in it and the competition. Quite honestly, there wasn't one of the ones I tried that could compare. This machine is so sturdy. The design is just what they claim, "built around the user", and it shows. Stepping onto the machine felt really comfortable, because you didn't feel as though you were overpowered by some huge machine with everything stretched out so far apart. It simply felt "right". Very smooth ride, not shaky or unsteady in the slightest.
The fan was rockin’! And believe it or not, that was a big plus for me. You will notice a huge difference in the fan on this one, and other machines. It blows strong and is angled perfectly.
The speakers...well, again...no comparison to the others. Not a major factor, but a nice plus. It added one more check to my "love it" list.
The display took a few minutes to figure out, but once you get the hang of it - it just "clicks", easy enough. I would have liked to see the adjustable incline/resistance buttons on the handles, as with the others, but I'm use to the gym machines not having that, so it works.
And considering the quality, feel and everything else that stood out on this machine - I'd trade the handle buttons quickly, for every thing else that stood out. The Livestrong LS10.0E elliptical trainer is built with the quality of a commercial machine, but with more comfort, and even better features. Absolutely love it!
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Livestrong LS13.0E Elliptical User Review
by Steven, John
(Cedar Park, Texas)
Well, after four days of researching what elliptical machine to invest in we finally decided on the Livestrong LS13.0E elliptical trainer endorsed by local Austinite Lance Armstrong. We narrowed it down to the Sole E95, Kettler Mondeo, a Smooth Fitness elliptical and the Life Fitness X1.
I read too many horror stories of people buying ellipticals from online vendors and having them shipped only to find you had to have three other people to help you lift it off the truck and then spend several hours trying to assemble it yourself.
I went to Dick's Sporting Good in North Austin, Texas and found out that they only carried "in the store" the Sole, ProForm and Livestrong brands. I tested the $1699 top-of-the-line Sole E95 and the Livestrong LS13.0E for $1295. I was surprised to find that I didn't like the feel of the Sole and that it had 4 small plastic wheels ontop of a plastic rod whereas Livestrong had 2 plastic wheels on a more solid rail. I liked the MaxTone™ Arch Pedals which are gel-like and make the workout feel more natural. Sole doesn't offer this.
The Livestrong console seemed easier to work with. Both brands offer 20 different workouts. What suprised me is that I went in to buy the Sole and ended up going with the Livestrong but only after I tested both of them out in the store. I wanted to test the Smooth Fitness and the German build Kettler Mondeo but Dicks only carries those through their online store and I didn't want to buy something unless I could try it out first.
As a bonus the Livestrong LS13.0E elliptical was $400 lower in cost (23%) which helped the budget. It chose the $118 delivery and setup in my home also as I am not mechanically inclined. Based on what I was spending for my Golds gym membership and the gas to and from the gym 3 days a week this investment will pay back in one year. I've always known you get what you pay for pretty much with everything in life and this is certainly no exception.
The Livestrong warranty is nice...5 year on parts/electronics and 2 years in home service. However the Dick's rep kept trying to sell me an extended warranty saying that the normal warranty covers 2 years in home labor BUT NOT the trip charge. I guess we'll find out at some point in the future.
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