- 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 Description
The 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. Best of all, the EL3000i is the first elliptical to connect your exercise equipment with a comprehensive online health management program, accessed through your membership in the LifeSpan Fitness ClubAmazon.com Product Description
Enjoy the benefits of a total body workout with little impact on your joints and back with the LifeSpan Fitness EL3000i elliptical trainer. Outfitted with a 20-inch stride length and narrow pedal spacing,… More >>
Our budget was $1000-$2000 range. We needed something that was not as big as some of the units at health clubs but wanted something solid (not a Gazelle type product), and this one fit the bill for me (6’1″) and my wife (5’7″). I would say that we are moderate users and our anticipated usage is 6-8 hours per week.
It took me about an hour to assemble by myself and was simple and straightforward. We are very impressed with the machine. It is very simple to use (GREAT CONSOLE), very smooth, and extremely quiet!
The built-in pre-programmed routines offer a nice range and the Fitness Club has been nice for my wife and I to monitor and track our programs. Our daughter is now home from college and she is using it as well and plugs her iPod into the console and listens to music thru the USB port.
We both really enjoy the arm motion and it feels very natural compared to pushing / pulling motion of the other units that we tried at The Sports Authority. We are very pleased with our purchase and decision to commit to a healthier lifestyle.
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought my LifeSpan elliptical over a month ago. Delivered timely. Had a small leveling issue during assembly but now feels solid, no problems at all. Very smooth and fluid motion, and arm and leg movement is comfortable. Comes with a cool USB feature and LifeSpan Fitness Club membership. I save my workout data then upload it to my online account. On any given day or week I can see how long I exercised, how far I went, how many calories I burned and what my heart rate was doing. I also manually enter data from exercise I do outdoors, as well as track some vital stats like my weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure all in my account. I feel better and my account data shows it. A few more options would be great and LifeSpan said they’re working on adding some new features (as you’d expect with any software program).
Overall, I’m pleased with my elliptical purchase and with the performance of the machine.
Rating: 4 / 5
My physical therapist recommended that I look at an elliptical as I am starting to have some knee joint pain and he felt that this woudl be better for me than a treadmill which I was originally looking to buy. This is an excellent value with the features you get. The display is large and easy to read and use with all the direct buttons you push one button instead of scrolling.
The pedals have a built in suspensoin and I am thankful that my PT recommended an elliptical for me as I have noticed ALOT less pain after working out! The motion is smooth and the machine is very quiet and easy to hear your music thru the console speakers or when you are wearing your headphones. The handlebars are really nice. I am not sure what they call it but the handlebars go towards the center of the elliptical instead of front to back and it feels more natural.
My favorite feature is the Fitness Club that comes with the elliptical. The USB thumb drive plugs into the console and stores my workout information and then it is uploaded onto my own site and stores and tracks my information. There is ALOT that you can do with this feature to monitor, in fact i print off my sheets and take into my PT to review.
I would recommend this to anyone and everyone especially if you are looking for a little extra motivation to stick with your routine, the Fitness Club should help.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this elliptical at the beginning of June and took advantage of the special offers from Amazon. This is my first big (physically and money) purchase but I was very impressed with the Elliptical machine and Amazon delivery team. I ordered it on Sunday and got a call from Eaqle the delivery company on Thursday and it was delivered on Friday. The Elliptical Machine was pretty easy to assemble my husband said and is simple to use. Cool feature is the buttons blink telling you what to push next to either do a program or start, VERY simple! It is very well built and comfortable. I am 5’3″ and my husband is 6’1″ (he tried it when I first got it and says he will use it but I doubt it!) but it feels good for both of us. I am/was a runner but the discomfort in my knees led me to research elliptical trainers to lessen the impact. I came across this model because of the pedal suspension, I have noticed a difference in the lack of pain after my workouts and am able to cross train about 25 minutes at a time 4 days a week…I typically would go for an hour run but have not worked up to that duration on the elliptical yet. I have only owned / used this for about 3 weeks so I can’t speak to the long term durability but so far so good. I would recommend this product and Amazon for making this and other large appliance purchases based on my experience so far.
Rating: 4 / 5
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