LifeCore Elliptical Trainer Review

I've been getting a number of requests for reviews on LifeCore elliptical trainers. I've yet to test one out, so you can take this review with a grain of salt or a rock.

There are two things that make the LifeCore ellipticals appealing…

They Are Compact — All the LifeCore ellipticals have small footprints. This makes them an ideal choice if you have a very limited space to workout and store your fitness equipment.

They Have Generous Warranties — Four of their models cover parts for 5-years, while their two top models have 7-year coverage. Considering the retail price of the ellipticals this is a very generous warranty. My only concern is how responsive is their customer service.

My issues with LifeCore ellipticals…

They Are Compact — Yes, the small footprint makes them ideal for people with limited space, however a large footprint contributes to a more stable and solid machine. This is particularly important for tall and heavy individuals.

They Are Lightweight - Three of their models weigh less than 100 lbs, while two are around 137 lbs. These are lightweight machines. I had a person contact me about LifeCore and ask if they would be appropriate for her husband at 330 lbs. Both the compact design and the lightweight construction does not make this an ideal choice. However, on their site they suggest that some of their models can accommodate a person up to 400 lbs. — that is absurd.

The Hype — I've been in the fitness equipment business for a number of years and know who's who regarding reviews and ratings. The one rating that LifeCore refers to for a best buy is Consumer Guide. I can tell you that these reviews are generally done without ever trying the equipment, sort of like this review. In general, Consumer Guide is not reliable. I have gotten best buys for the company I use to work for without the reviewer trying out equipment.

Some of the other best buy ratings they promote are from some very questionable sites. One site where they claim they got a best buy does not have any contact information or details on the reviewer.

However, on Amazon the five customer reviews were fairly positive.

Our Review — LifeCore Ellipticals

As I said, I've yet to try the LifeCore ellpticals, although the little feedback I have gotten is that they are not bad machines.

Their size and weight concern me. Also, lack of industry recognition. I am also turned off by the type of hype found on some of their product pages. An example is the LC-990 page. It sounds more like they are selling a get rich info product than fitness equipment.

They also have a logo on their home page that says, "Head of the Class Winner." You click on that and it mentions several top ratings, most from the Fitness Professor, who I have never heard of. In the reviews that mention the professor it says, "Please click on the "Seal" for further information." However, there is no seal to click on. So who is this mysterious Fitness Professor?

All this makes me very leery of this company.