Commercial Grade for the Home!

Over the last decade the vast majority of elliptical trainer companies have transferred their manufacturing overseas, which is sad. Hopefully, some day we can once again be a manufacturing powerhouse. Anyhow, elliptical trainers are primarily built in Taiwan and China, and the location has an impact on the quality of the machine. The plants in Taiwan build better engineered exercise equipment, while in China they crank out budget machines that compromise on the quality.

The LifeCore CD700 elliptical trainer is built in Taiwan, and is manufactured at a plant where they produce some of the best quality fitness equipment in the industry. The CD700 is an industrial stength residential crosstrainer that is also available for light commercial use — meaning it can withstand hours of daily abuse. So imagine how it will be hold up in your home? But the durability of the LifeCore CD700 is not the only reason to seriously consider this machine.

LifeCore CD700 Elliptical Trainer Features...

Center Drive Design — The majority of elliptical trainers are either front or rear drive, and each has their plus and minuses. The drawbacks are their excessive length and how your body positions over the mechanics. Recently there has been a number of companies coming out with center drive designed elliptical trainer. There are several advantages...

1. Center drive ellipticals take up less space. The LifeCore CDE700 is only 46" in length. That compares, for example, with the Sole E95 which is 82" in length. However, this shorter length does not compromise on the stability. In fact, center drive ellipticals tend to be some of the most stable and solid feeling trainers on the market.
2. Center drive ellipticals tends to better position your body over the mechanics. Unlike the front and rear designed elliptical trainers, you are positioned perfectly over the center of the machine. You don't have to lean forward while using the handlebars. The center drive gives a better ergonomic workout.
3. Center drive ellipticals have closer foot pedals. For example, the LifeCore CD700 has pedals that are only 2" apart. For women in particular, this is an important feature. The closeness of the pedals tends to put less stress on the female anatomy. The distance of the foot pedals is a major complaint from elliptical customers. One last note, the center design also makes it effortless to mount or dismount.

Adjustable Stride Length — The LifeCore CD700 offers a 17"- 25" adjustable stride length. The advantage is two-fold. First, the CD700 can accommodate multiple users of different heights. Second, you can workout at different stride lengths and focus you exercise on different lower body muscles.

Heavy Unit Weight — Further evidence of the light commercial quality of the CD700 is the 268 lbs. unit weight. Although there are transport wheels, you'll probably want to find a permanent location. The weight, the center drive design and the commercial quality make this elliptical an option for very overweight individuals. If you are 250 lbs. or over, you don't want to buy a budget machine.

Warranty The LifeCore CD700 comes with a 10-year parts and 1-year labor warranty for residential use. The parts warranty is as extensive as you will find for an elliptical trainer.

Our Review - LifeCore CD700 Elliptical Trainer

There are several reasons why you should consider the LifeCore CD700 elliptical. It will take abuse, it will give you a superior workout and it won't take up a lot of space.In addition, the adjustable stride is a real plus.

In general, LifeCore has a reputation for excellence. Their ellipticals have receive several "Best Buy" ratings. It is because their focus is on building some of the best engineered machines in their price range.

The LifeCore CD700 is one of the better commercial grade residential elliptical trainers on the market and is an excellent value when priced aggressively.