LifeCore Fitness - best in exercise equipment

Lifecore Customer Comments

Jimmy,

This is great! I think I'll be able to get this going. Thanks for the manual. Great 'customer support,' especially for a dummy like me.

I really like the bike. It has been great for me, a 58-yr-old former girl-jock who lives in Boulder and doesn't ski, so I need a winter home-sport.

Juli

My LC-R100 rower is now about two years old and has held up very well against both very heavy usage and a heavy user. The fact that the rower is still steadily used is testimony to its construction and performance, and the results it produces. I have recently experienced the need for minor repairs and was very pleased with the ease and quickness of getting the replacement part. Thank you - it is a pleasure to deal with a company providing quality products and superior service. The only thing that gets to me is that the pacer boat never lets up - that guy is tough.

Otto Immink

Sirs, I just got my r100apm rower today. I can for sure say without reservation that this rower was the best design and very easy to put together. it went together like a glove. this machine is just simply fantastic. this is by far the best machine I have ever bought. kuddos to lifecore for this machine and user friendly. I just got done giving it a good work out and man this machine kicks tail.my heart rate got up fast and the thing about this machine is it is fun to use.....thanks again

Steve from Alabama

Good Evening,

I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how much we are enjoying our LifeCore 1000. I have had it for several weeks now and it is even better than the advertising even suggests. It is silent. It is comfortable with the adjustable stride. It is rigid with no shaking. The setup was smooth. The LCD screen is spectacular and easy to track along with my workout. I have not programmed a routine yet but I will be doing that shortly. My wife has been a TredClimber (Bowflex) but now she is spending more and more time on the LC1000. She likes the smoothness and also the fact that, since the unit is so quite, she can actually hear the flat panel tv that we have mounted in the workout room. Since my office is just down the hall from the exercise room, her workouts on the LC1000 do not disturb me because I cannot even hear the machine in action. I did want to tell you that the two Allen screws on either side of the central pillar worked loose creating a little shakiness but that was quickly remedied by lifting the collar and tightening the two screws with the provided tools. The unit is a marvel of simplicity!!! And, I am back in jeans that I had not been able to wear for a while. That is the real testimonial!!

Dear LifeCore:

The purpose of this message is to convey our heartfelt thanks for your quality equipment and unparalleled professionalism! Before meeting you, we were a statistic. We own multiple homes and as a result, we've been active members of three fitness facilities. Sadly, we just floundered in our attempts to work out and be responsible in the area of fitness. Then we paid a visit to one of your stores. We were impressed with the selection and that this wasn't a warehouse selling arms. Instead, your staff was courteous and consultative. Our needs were assessed and we were provided with real options.

Your LifeCore treadmill and exercise bicycle are top-of-the-line! We've also given them a real beating and months later have nothing but praise to report! We now enjoy gym-quality equipment sleekly designed and situated conveniently in our home. In today's competitive marketplace, some companies attempt to thrive in quality; others in customer service; others in price. LifeCore excels in all three! It's no wonder so many folks are voting with their dollars and ordering LifeCore products!

I just wanted to take one last opportunity to tell you what a great company you have, and a great machine you've engineered. Again, I was honored you took the time to personally answer my questions, and as is always the case in business, that kind of personal commitment filters down to all those with whom you work. Garret has been extremely helpful in his communications with me, and I've told him I'm fine and enjoying the rower.

A short background to give you some idea what a great "gift" this machine has turned out to be for me. When I was 18 years old (I'm now going on 60) I rowed in the junior eight for the Vesper Boat Club in the Schuylkill "Navy" in Philadelphia. That was 1965, the year our senior eight won the gold medal in the Olympics in Japan. I was 6' and 148 lbs (none of it fat); today I'm 5'9'', 225 lbs, wearing most of it in my gut. I guess all guys look back on some "apogee" of their life (aside from marriage, kids, business, and the rest). Something that was truly their thing, something he still dreams about in old age.

When I'm using your quiet, sturdy rower, I close my eyes, and I'm back on the Schuylkill; in fact, its a lot better. The pull-through is a smooth as through the water, but without the choppiness of waves, and the need to "set-up" the boat. All energy, concentration and exertion is applied to the "oars," and you become one with the machine and that river in my dreams.

More than any car, house, or entertainment in the last 42 years, this rower of yours is the best item I've purchased by far; there's nothing like reaching back to those golden years; your rowing machine is my time machine.

Thank you, and All the Best to you and your company.

I am very happy with my recent purchase of the LC1000 elliptical trainer and would absolutely tell others to not hesitate on purchasing from your company. I did a lot of research prior to purchase and although it comes with many great features such as programs, warranty, ect., the reason I decided on yours was simply it's range of motion feels the way an elliptical trainer should.

I use an elliptical at my local YMCA four to five times a week, so I knew what I was looking for. I was mainly buying this for other family members that want to work out at home.

The LC1000 has far exceeded my expectations and I prefer to use it over the expensive gym models. I have been going to the gym to lift weights and now come home to use the LC1000.

The LC1000 truly has a great simulated running motion, is comfortably and yet really works the muscles of both the lower and upper body.

This is a follow up to my previous comments posted on this site, regarding the great LifeCore support after purchasing the LC990 elliptical.

I purchased the LC990 elliptical after my Nordic Track ellipse suddenly died without any chance of resurrection. After continuous use, the LC990 surpasses my experience with Nordic Track in quality and price.

This is a smooth, quiet ride in both forward and reverse motion. I use the dual action handles for the additional upper body workout.

After exhaustive research pointed me to this machine, the big test was actually using it.

Bottom line: I made the right choice.

Reading reviews here and doing any research on the Internet will speak of the virtues of the LC-990.

I am writing to address the support after the purchase.

I had some questions on the LC-990 and thought who better to answer the questions then the company who makes it. I was reluctant to call since I didn’t want to get some corporate non-answers to my questions or leave a message without any return call.

When I finally called, a person named Roger answered the phone. All my questions were answered enthusiastically along with insights to the development of their machines. I was left with a feeling that I could call back anytime, knowing this company cared about the ‘after the purchase’ folks like me.

Oh yeah … did I mention Roger is the owner of the company? If I ever need to call back with any questions, I don’t expect Roger to answer, however, I also wouldn’t be surprised.

Thanks to Roger and all the LifeCore staff for an excellent machine and support !

I bought this bike LC-900R as my way to exercise prior to gastric bypass surgery. It got me a little fitter prior to the op. Post op exercise is very important and the surgeon thought a recumbent bike was a perfect way to get the exercise I need. I have been using it daily from almost straight after the op, and I'm feeling great. I'm moving on to more aerobic exercise and it will be really convenient to use the built in heart monitoring facilities. It's a great bike, and the company has been super responsive to any question I've had.

I did an exhaustive search for rowing machines — looked at magnetic resistance, air resistance, water resistance, pistons, and every combination thereof. The LifeCore R100 stood out head and shoulders above the rest.

First of all, the build quality is superb. It has the feel of a club-quality machine that will last for many, many years. All actions are smooth throughout the full range of motion — no jerkiness or dead spots. Plenty of resistance levels ensure you can easily customize the workout regardless of your capabilities or goals.

While smooth operation is a major plus, it’s also clear LifeCore did their homework when it comes to ergonomics. The seat is very large and comfortably padded. That may sound like a minor point, but anything that adds to the comfort of the machine encourages you to use it often! The foot rests are angled for comfort and the articulating heel ensures you won’t strain your ankles regardless of the length or intensity of the workout. The hand grip bar is angled so you don’t strain shoulder or back muscles, and has a very effective nonslip padding. The workout computer is simple to use, provides clear feedback on your progress, and is easily angled so you can see the screen.

Toss in quiet operation and an outstanding warranty, and you have a rower than is unmatched in the market. Well done LifeCore! Thank you!!

Your Lifecore 990 elliptical is a great value.

I purchased three other elliptical cross-trainers before finding your web site and then local store.

All three of the others were rated for Home use and all three broke within the first 48 hours (the Icon fitness unit from Wal Mart lasted exactly 12 minutes!. after I spent over one hour carefully assembling it) One other was even an expensive German made unit that needed a repair in the first day!

Your machine fits me better and, while still very compact, it has a more "full size" fit and feel for my oversized American frame.

The workout is great and I am losing the weight I set out to lose by doing 2, 20-30- workouts per day.The Lifecore is quiet and comfortable for me and my family, as it is also used by my 17 year old daughter and my wife.

It is true that the oversized foot pedals are great and the computer is 1st rate. I also really like the option of running the entire unit on the internal battery and hot having to place the unit near a wall outlet and run a wire over the floor! This self generating feature is not to be overlooked as placement of the machine near a door, widow or even in the middle of the room directly in front of the TV is a really nice option.

To me you are selling Cadillac luxury at a Kia price. Keep it up and I hope more people will avoid all the hassles I did (buying inferior units first) and simply purchase your machine first.

Your truly,

I was using a competitor's brand elliptical and was totally dissatisfied. I have had the LC 990 for a couple of weeks and the performance and quality is the difference of night and day. The workout is smooth and I get it in less time because the LC 990 is such a better machine to workout on.

I purchased the LifeCore 990. I was very impressed with the quality and durability of the product. I used to have the Nordic Track elliptical and this beats it hands down for the same price. Well done.

Sherriff Bob

I purchased the LifeCore LC 990 Elliptical. I am not a small person I weighed 266 lbs when I started. Almost purely based on the exercise, after 1 month, I am down 10 lbs. I was very impressed with the packaging There were very few parts to deal with. It took longer to read the instructions than it did to put together. It comes with all the tools you need and all the parts (nuts bolts etc) were already in place so you did'nt have to guess what went where.

The machine itself is well constructed and is smooth and relatively quite. I have had two other ellipticals over the years and they are junk compared to the LC 990. The computer dynamically adjusts the resistance based on which of the 12 programs you select.I have every expectation that it will last a long time.

Lifecore Customer

Before deciding on the purchase of my LC-990 I had done quite a lot of research regarding elliptical trainers. I looked at machines rated all the way from home use through commercial grade trainers. I spoke with my orthopedic surgeon, three certified physical therapists, and several owners of different machines. After all of my research, I choose the LifeCORE LC-990 for my purchase.

After removing the packing material I was immediately struck by the commercial quality of the machine’s components and the heavy duty gauge of the metal pieces. One part that particularly surprised me was the "Handle Bar Post", part #2. This post appears to be heavy enough to stop a car (just like the ones you might see in a parking lot).

Now that I have used my LC-990 I am certainly glad that I invested the amount of time and effort that I did into my decision. The machine is virtually silent, the movement is smooth and stable, and it is extremely well engineered. At 6’2" and 225 lbs. I was looking for a machine that was rated to handle a person of my size without testing the upper reaches of its rating. I was pleased that there is a considerable margin of capacity with the LC-990 which has a rating of 350 lbs., a much higher rating than most other machines. With the few questions that I had about the machine, I was pleased to find that your customer service is responsive and helpful, something which is a rarity now. Overall, the unit is a terrific value especially when compared to other machines that I was considering. I could not find a manufacturer that offers a warranty any where near as long or as comprehensive as LifeCORE. In fact many manufacturers only offered a measly 90 day worth of coverage. Those types of warranties are absolutely useless in my opinion and it should serve as a screaming warning to any consumer to avoid them, unless of course you plan on using the machine as a clothes rack. By contrast LifeCORE offers an amazing full 5 year warranty on both the mechanics and electronics; I dare anyone to find better!

I wanted to just take the time to say thank you. As you know we have had problems off and on with our elliptical for the past six months and you have had your guys try to what they could to repair those problems. Now with your lifecore elliptical in place it has allowed me to focus on other items in our day to day operation. The machine was and still is not only working great, but it looks good too. Our guests have actually taken time to comment on the bike, of which all have been on the positive side.

Thank you again for your great service and a great piece of gym equipment.

Tamarack Beach Resort

My son tried the LC-990 elliptical machine out and said that it felt as good as the ones he uses in his gym in Hollywood.

Just wanted you to know that we are now the proud owners of the LC-990 which I have affectionately named "Ergo," I know you will figure that one out!

We went to "At Home Fitness" yesterday, Monday, and met with Greg. He was very gracious and well informed about the machine, gave us a lot of good pointers about it and not to over do it to start out...good advice, I'm sure! The second I stepped onto the LC-990 I could feel the quality of this machine, it is well built for sure. Super smooth to operate and totally what we wanted and were looking for!!!

Greg did give us the lowest on-line price I had found and even had a machine already put together and helped to load it in our truck. Stan is happy about the no assembly required, he's good with tools but hey...already put together, you can't beat that!

Stan used "Ergo" this morning for 5 minutes and as he said, "I can already feel the burn, this puppy is going to get us into great shape!" I will be using it first thing tomorrow and am really looking forward to it.

I am so glad that I contacted LifeCore Fitness at the corporate level and so pleased that you emailed us back so quickly.

We may be middle aged, but we don't have to look or feel like it, not anymore! You make a wonderful elliptical trainer, just wanted you to know and to thank you again for all your assistance!

Lori and Stan Spicer