High price for high quality

Life Fitness is one of the premier fitness equipment companies in the world. The company’s strength training and cardio machines can be found in health and fitness clubs worldwide, including Bally Total Fitness, Gold’s Gym and 24-Hour Fitness. But they’ve also got a lot to offer for those who prefer to workout in the comfort of their own homes.

Warranties

Life Fitness machines generally have excellent warranties, with one year coverage for labor across the board and several year parts warranties. Machines with motors and heavy-duty frames have warranties of 10-years or more. You’re going to have a hard time finding low-end or bargain cardio machines with warranties that match what Life Fitness offers.

Cardio equipment

Elliptical cross-trainers - A handful of models from the basic X1 to the X9i (the home version of the health club model) give buyers several options for resistance programs, consoles, stride lengths and more. They start at $2,000 and can cost more than $4,000. Though Life Fitness ellipticals aren’t as high profile as Precor they are still good quality machines.

Treadmills - Motors of 3 or 4hp, inclines up to 15 percent and max speeds of 10 to 14 mph are a few of the best things about Life Fitness treadmills. The treadmills tend to have wide belts and longer tracks, with a number of options for basic or advanced consoles. If you’re looking for the best treadmill, you’ll stand a good chance of finding it here, but be prepared to spend between $2,000 and $8,000.

Exercise bikes - The Lifecycle is what Life Fitness is known for. With a handful of stationary bikes and recumbent bikes to choose from, you’ll end up satisfied with one of these comfortable riders.