The Life Fitness X-5 Elliptical Trainer Review

The Life Fitness X-5 elliptical trainer is a sweet machine. It is pricey, but that is the price you pay for quality.

Life Fitness is one of the best elliptical trainers available for the residential market. When you get on one it is not only solid and durable, but it has that smooth elliptical motion that you only find in high-end machines.

The one feature on the X-5 that sticks out is the SelectStride Technology. The problem with elliptical trainers is they usually have one stride length. That is find if there is only one user, but if you have multiple users at different heights, someone will suffer. With the SelectStride you can adjust the stride length to your comfort range. A smart idea!

If you go to the web site you will notice there is a Basic and Advanced version. The difference is around $300. With the Advance version, you get more of a variety of programs and heart rate control, both through the handlebars and wireless strap. If you are going to spend this much money, you may as well get all the bells and whistles.

In particular, with the Advanced version I like the idea of having the heart rate monitoring and control sensors in the moving handlebars. I personally don't like wearing wireless heart rate straps.

Another plus is the X-5 weighs a hefty 250 lbs. This really contributes to the stability. Moreover, when they say it has a user weight limit of 350 lbs, they are probably in the ball park. I find it humorous when manufacturers of budget fitness equipment make the same claim for machines in the $1,000 price range. These ellipticals usual weigh about a 100 lbs. less.

Note: At 250 lbs. you definitely want inside delivery.

The one feature that is mediocre is the warranty. You get 3-years on the parts and 1-year labor. For the price they should up the anti. However, these are generally low maintenance machines, so the warranty is not as important an issue as if you were buying a ProForm.

Our Review - Life Fitness X-5 Elliptical Trainer

You won't be disappointed with the Life Fitness X-5 elliptical. My only suggestion is you go out and text the X-5 and the comparably priced Precor elliptical. Both build commercial grade ellipticals. You will find they are popular in health clubs.

That commercial grade quality is also evident in the residential models.

You can learn more about the Life Fitness X5 at www.LifeFitness.com.

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