This Lifecore Elliptical is one of the absolute best pieces of
residential home fitness equipment that you can purchase today. It
sells in the affordable
mid-price range of the
market, usually retailing right around $1,000.
But at this price, you'll receive an extremely durable frame that
withstands moderate to heavy workouts and that offers a touch of
technology with a
more advanced console.
Elliptical machines are one of the preferred methods of
cardio workouts today, since they virtually eliminate the stress from
your knees and other joints while still working up your heart rate and
burning fat. In fact, studies have shown that ellipticals are actually
more effective than treadmills in burning calories.
The Lifecore LC 985VG Elliptical Trainer comes with two
moving arms which turn it into a complete body workout, rather than the
lower body only workouts delivered through most treadmills and exercise
bikes.
Lifecore
LC 985VG Elliptical Trainer Advantages
In
2009, this model was voted by a top consumer magazine to be the "best
buy" elliptical machine for home use. This was a reflection of the
extra durable construction and nice variety of features. It may also
reflect the compact design that is easy to fit into the home and even
move from one room to another.
Even though it is designed to be compact, the foot petals are
adjustable and still allow most users to ride at their full stride
length comfortably. It is
completely safe for users up to 300 pounds, which is a heavier weight
limit than you will find on
lower priced elliptical machines.
Another huge benefit to purchasing from Lifecore in general is that
they are known for great customer service and they promptly stand
behind their warranties. On this product, the warranty includes 5 years
on all parts and 1 year on labor.
Video demonstration of
this Lifecore Elliptical . . .
Using the
Lifecore LC 985VG Elliptical Trainer
This Lifecore elliptical is extremely smooth and quiet, thanks to the
use of bearings in all moving parts rather than the standard bushings
used in most other brands around this price range.
Besides the moving handlebars that enrich every workout, there are also
two stabilized handlebars with built-in heart rate sensor grips. The
console is
equipped with 4 heart rate programs that work with those grips as well
as 12 other preprogrammed
workout options and space for 4 custom workouts to be programmed in.
The advanced technology console displays time, date, and room
temperature as well as the standard workout feedbacks.
Consumers who leave reviews for this elliptical find it extremely quiet
and smooth to operate and appreciate that the foot pedals can be
adjusted to their
height requirements.
There aren't too many disadvantages to this Lifecore elliptical. But
one small complaint from some users is that the console is a bit
complicated to understand when you first start using the
machine.
This is a result of the more
advanced technology, which most users are not used to interacting with.
This does not
interfere with the workout and is something that most users will get
accustomed to after using the
machine a couple times.
For anyone looking to put in moderate to high intensity workouts in
their home, this is a preferable machine over lower cost models that
don't stand up to more
vigorous workouts. It is also a great option for those who want a high
quality machine that
will fit nicely into their home and continue to perform well for many
years.
