Life Fitness X1 Elliptical Trainer
Price: $1,999(Basic)/$2,299 (Advanced)
Bottom Line: Fixed 20" stride rear drive cross-trainer with a relatively flat ellipse pattern which is great for beginners or seniors.
Thoughts:Life Fitness has continued to make great fitness machines for over three decades and the X1 Elliptical Cross-Trainer is a great example of a home-fitness machine that deserves the Life Fitness name. The X1 has a reasonable set of features that are well integrated into the machine. Some of them include, wireless heart rate monitoring, whisper eStride technology, and a number of preset workout programs. We were very impressed with this entry level elliptical trainer; being designed for home use it maintained a compact frame, a 350lb user weight, and a comfortable elliptical motion. However, the $1,999 price tag is a lot to pay for an entry level elliptical trainer when other manufacturers, such as Smooth Fitness, offer the same level of quality at a lower price. All in all the X1 Elliptical Trainer from Life Fitness is a great entry level trainer designed for home use, but we'd recommend shopping around to find the best value for your money before deciding on the X1.
| Features: |
Notes: |
Rating: |
| Footprint |
81" x 30" x 59" |
 9 |
| Drive System |
Rear Drive with Upper Body |
8 |
| Resistance |
Eddy Current |
9 |
| Feel/Motion |
20" Stride |
7 |
| Unit Weight |
215 lbs. |
7 |
| Max User Weight |
350 lbs. |
7 |
| Stability |
Fair |
5 |
| Quality |
Fair |
5 |
| Display |
Blue LCD |
6 |
| Smoothness |
Great feel |
8 |
| Noise Level |
Very quiet |
8 |
| Resistance Levels |
20 |
6 |
| Programs |
5(Basic)/10(Advanced) |
6 |
| Heart Rate Monitoring |
Hand pulse sensor |
5 |
| Warranty |
Lifetime frame, 3 years parts, 1 year labor |
7 |
| Overall Value |
Good |
6.5 |
| Average Rating: |
6.70 |
Pros:
- Rear drive is maintenance-free
- Life Fitness quality.
Cons:
- Low value for price compared to other manufacturers
- Only a 3yr parts + 1yr labor warranty.
Manufacturer's web site: www.lifefitness.com
