LifeFitness E5 Elliptical Review
$4,299.00
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How long will the LifeFitness E5 last?
The Life Fitness E5 Elliptical Cross Trainer holds a massive 400 lbs. of workout weight and weighs a substantial 251 lbs. when fully assembled. It is best suited for moderate use and should provide years of service for the consumer who provides proper care and maintenance on a regular schedule. Life Fitness covers the E5 with a generous lifetime warranty on the frame, 5 years on parts, 3 years on the console, and 1 year on labor.
Brief Overview
The Life Fitness E5 Elliptical Cross Trainer offers a Track Connect console choice with LFconnect app capabilities, allowing consumers to share workout stats with 3rd party apps. It also offers a selection of on demand workouts and engages users with personalized exercise sessions based on previously recorded performance information. In addition, there are 12 customizable workouts along with 16 built in workouts targeting cardio health and burning stubborn fat. Updated technology also allows the E5 to keep up with 4 individual profiles which is handy within a multi-user household.
Overall Quality
The Life Fitness E5 Elliptical Cross Trainer has an 18” to 24” adjustable stride length allowing users of all heights to find the perfect stride during workout sessions. Operations are quiet with a rear drive system that has a natural workout motion which incorporates 20 levels of resistance to ramp up intensity levels all controlled with quick change buttons on the moving handlebars or easy to use console. Both the moving handlebars and stationary handlebars carry pulse monitors for capturing and transmitting heartrate information to keep consumers on target during exercise regimes.
Things we like
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✓decent warranty
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✓18” to 24” adjustable stride length
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✓LFconnect App compatibility
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✓dual heartrate monitors
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✓chest strap included with Track Connect console option
Things we dislike
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Xwhite glove assembly required
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Xno incline
Specs
| Coaching | Activity Zone Targets Specific Muscle Groups with LegSculptor and Total Body Trainer Workouts |
| Integrated Moving Arm Features | Multi-Grip to Enable Choosiing Most Comfortable |
| Stride Length | 18" to 24" (46 cm x 61 cm), Electronically Adjustable |
| WhisperStride, Near Silent Operations | Near Silent Whisper Stride |
| Cup Holders | 2 |
| Dimensions | 84"L x 34"W x 66"H (214 cm x 87 cm x 168 cm) |
| Heart Rate Monitoring | Contact Heart Rate Sensors on Moving MultiGrip Handles and Stationary Grips, Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring (Wireless Chest Strap Included with Console) |
| Integrated Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Max User Weight | 400 lb (182 kg) |
| Pedals | Cushioned Pedal Inserts for Increased Comfort |
| Power Requirements (voltage outside U.S. may vary) | All Major Voltage Configurations |
| Resistance Controls | Moving Handlebars |
| Resistance Levels | 20 |
| Step-Up Height | 10" (26 cm) |
| Stride Length Max | 24" (61 cm) |
| Stride Length Min | 18" (46 cm) |
| Weight | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| WhisperStride Technology | Yes |
| LFconnect App Compatibility | Jawbone, FitBit, and RunSocial |
| Number of Workouts | 16 |
| Custom Workouts | 12 |
| User Profiles | 4 |
Warranty
Lifetime on frame; 5-years on parts; 3-years on console; 1-year on labor
History
We invite you to see our elliptical reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.
Conclusion
The Life Fitness E5 Elliptical Cross Trainer with Track Connect Console choice is a worthy investment for any residential workout setting. It comes with a generous warranty and a connection to the outside world through the LFconnect App. The E5 is perfect for users of all sizes and keeps workouts challenging for varied levels of fitness fans.