LifeSpan Fitness EL3000i Elliptical Trainer
- Elliptical trainer with converging handlebars that let your arms flow naturally
- Multicolored LCD console with weight loss, healthy living, and sports training programs
- Integrated USB storage device automatically saves your exercise data for online analysis
- Built-in audio speakers and headphone jack; blue gel pad built into each pedal
- Measures 28 x 61 x 52 inches (W x H x D); 300-pound capacity; lifetime frame/brake warranty
Product DescriptionThe 2009 Symbol of Excellence award winning EL3000i Natural FIT Elliptical gives you a smooth feel and fluid motion. The 20″ stride and closely spaced pedals simulate your natural walking stride. The converging handlebars let your arms move naturally and with a greater range of motion as your arms extend forward. The large, multi-color console is loaded with meaningful features like an audio center, motivating readouts including your step count and heart rate, and engaging workout programs grouped for weight loss, sports training and healthy living. Our patented Intelli-Key™ lighting indicates which button to press next and Intelli-Step™ counts your steps. A blue gel pad in each pedal absorbs the impact from your heel. The pads provide enough cushioning to make your elliptical exercise more comfortable, yet safe for your hips, knees, feet and joints. Converging handlebars let your arms flow naturally as you exercise. The space between the handlebars na. . . More >>
LifeSpan Fitness EL3000i Elliptical Trainer
Saturday, 16. January 2010 23:34
This LifeSpan EL3000i machine was reviewed in the current (February 2010) Consumers Report. It’s rated as 13th out of 19 units reviewed. A bit below average. The discounted price is certainly attractive but if you’re going to make heavy use of such a device, it’s better to test drive them in the stores and purchase a higher end machine. I purchased a Precor (~ 2500) about 4 years ago. It’s used ~ 5 times a week and has worked flawlessly since new. That was an effective purchase.
If you are an occasional user or have significant financial constraints this could be a good purchase.
Rating: 2 / 5
Saturday, 16. January 2010 23:50
Just got this in 1-13-10.
It’s packed very well, unpacking and putting it together was easy. One person can easily do this within an hour. It’s practically already together, you just have to connect some components and snap some frame parts on. It also comes with all the tools necessary to put it together.
This elliptical is smooth, really smooth and very quite. I have been going to the gym now for 6mo. This elliptical is up there in quality and smoothness. Now, some of the gym ellipicals have what I would call it, more motion, the steps seem a bit larger so you tend to work the hipsupper legs more. This elliptical has a very natural stepping motion, not as big as a gym unit. I noticed this with all the non-gym ellipicals though I tried. Yes the GYM units are nicer but for home this one does the trick and more.
I tried out Sole,pre-core and some Schwinns this one was better then the Sole 25, and I would say equal to the E95. There is no comparison at the $850 price point, which I got on a 1 day sale. In the $1,200 price point the Sole95 would equal it. the Sole 25 wouldn’t.
The console is amazing, loads of features, or as simple as you want it. It’s bright, easy to read and VERY easy to learn and figure out. It’s tall, I was worried about becuase but my wife is short, 4′ 9″ and it works just fine for here. This thing is also very heavy, be prepared to have a place ready to set it up and leave it. My stats: 5′10″ 223 and this unit is solid very little to no rocking.
*note on the foot pegs, they say there is a bag wscrews, those screws are already in the pegs you just have to take them out and secure them in the holes. This is the way everything else is on this unit, everything lines up perfectly.
Overall, I am very pleased and happy with the purchase. Had I paid around $1,200 I would still
be very pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 1:13
Recieved this product from Amazon today. The box was nicely packed and everything was found except there was no instructor manual included in the box. I had to download the manual from the Lifespan web site. Don’t know if this ommision was an exception or the norm.
This elliptical is a very solid unit and extremely quiet. The workout it provides is very very good workout. The USB and Lifespan Health Club membership are a big plus.
The console doesn’t seem to have a power off switch. When you plug it in, it lights up and operates quite impressive; but when you are finished exercising the console stays powered up with it’s buttons flashing awaiting the next workout settings. I thought maybe leaving the unit in idle state for a while would automatically shut the console off, but it was still lit after an hour. I’ve been unplugging it each time after use to stop the blinking lights. Don’t know if this is a flaw or its intended design. Regardless, don’t let this console issue prevent you from purchasing this very quality unit.
Rating: 4 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 3:54
I’ve had my LifeSpan EL 3000i for almost a month now. Don’t need my gym membership anymore! I can exercise whenever I want and with the Fitness Club membership it is just like having my own personal trainer. For under $1500 you will not find anything better, trust me I have been looking for elliptical since Christmas! The stride length is perfect and the pedals are spaced just right. I REALLY like the handlebar motion is GREAT I am not sure if anyone else has this feature or not but it is SOOO much better than others with a straight front to back motion. I waited for a while to make this purchase and without a doubt this one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
Rating: 5 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 5:18
I absolutely love my elliptical! It has everything I wanted AND more.
PRO’s:
#1 – The USB feature with the free USB drive and membership is awesome! I read this in the text but it was not clear to me exactly what it was BUT you insert the USB drive into the console and the elliptical saves my exercise information and then lets it upload to my personalized account. . . REALLY cool to track your exercises and progress and it has other cool tools to keep me motivated!
#2 – The handlebars don’t just go front to back in a straight line like the others do. . . this one goes in on an angle—they call it converging path—either way I feel like it works my arms better and feels better versus just a pulling and pushing motion.
#3 – The cushion built into the pedal is really nice and helps with the pain in my knees
CON’s:
#1 – There are a couple of covers that snap together to cover bolts. The idea is very good because I did not have to use tools to assemble that part but the one tab broke and did not stay tight. I did call Amazon customer service and it was handled promptly
I could not be happier with my purchase and would recommend this to anyone!
Rating: 5 / 5