Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console Elliptical

Reviewed On: November 30, -0001

Reviewed By: David Hu

MSRP: $4299, Price As Reviewed: $4299, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

Basic Components – 85% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 75.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 80.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score

Excellent

85%

75.7%

RANK

Out of 29
($2000 and Up)

Rank	Product Name
1st	Smooth Agile DMT
2nd	Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console
3rd	Cybex 750AT

About Ranking System

SPECIFICATIONS

Stride Length: 18”-24”
Resistance Levels: 20 (Eddy Current)
Pedals: FlexPedal™ shock absorption system.
Number of Programs: 18
Heart Rate Monitor: Contact and Wireless
Incline: At least 40%
Console: LCD with blue background and white characters
Fans: None
Water Bottle Holder: 10
Audio: None
Video: None
Unit Weight: 250 lbs.
Flywheel Weight: Unknown
Flywheel Location: Rear
Weight Capacity: 400 lbs.
Frame Warranty: Lifetime
Brakes Warranty: 10 years
Parts Warranty: 7 years
Labor Warranty: 1 year
Money Back Guarantee: 30 Days (Amazon)
Other: Has ergonomic handgrips, Has reverse stride motion, Comes with 2 user profiles, Comes with adjustable stride

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COMPARE SELECTED

RECOMMENDATIONS ($2000 and Up)

Rank	Product Name	Score
1st	Smooth Agile DMT	81.06%
2nd	Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console	80.34%
3rd	Cybex 750AT	79.29%

DESCRIPTION

Choosing the right elliptical trainer can be a tough decision. With all the many choices I the market today, consumers are totally puzzled which is the appropriate product for them? The Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console form Life Fitness will put to end all these questions.

The Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console is a very advanced elliptical cross trainer that boasts its synchronized upper and lower body movement through its motion. It tones down particular target areas so that in every swing or motion, you are getting what you deserve. This feature allows you to achieve your desired form in weeks.

Say goodbye to those noisy moments upon working out. The cross trainer’s Whisper eStride technology makes it quiet. No matter how you abuse the machine, it would still run softly and with ease. This feature makes the trainer essential for working out at night. You won’t have to wake up your family members or neighbors because of the noise.

The Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console cares for your cardiovascular health. It is packed with Contact heart rate hand sensors and Polar wireless HRM chest strap to keep you updated of your cardiovascular health. The trainer not only will nourish your body but also your heart and lungs; now that’s what we call total health care.

Still not yet convinced? The Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console can actually accommodate a massive force of 400 lbs. - one of the models that have big capacity that you will ever find in the market. For your peace of mind and satisfaction, the Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console is ensured with a warranty on major components for possible problems and malfunctions.

What are you waiting for? Grab the Life Fitness X8 Advanced Console now and start burning all those fats away. Glide in and sway to a happier and healthier you.

Category	Ranking Criteria	Scored As	Points Awarded	Points Possible	Percentage	Explanation Notes
Main component	Max Stride Length	23" or more (elliptical does not have adjustable strides)	18	20	90%	Stride is adjustable from 18 to 24 inches.
Main component	Resistance Levels	20 or more	20	20	100%	Elliptical comes with 20 resistance levels.
Main component	Max Incline/Ramp	31% to 40% (powered)	10	15	66.67%	Has an EZ incline feature but no % mentioned. Safe to assume 40%.
Main component	Programs	18	20	25	80%	Comes with 18 programs: manual, hill, random, EZ incline/resistance, sport training, fat burn. Cardio, HR hill, HR interval, Extreme HR, Goals, 2 custom, race mode, cool down, warm up, 2 user programs.
Main component	Fan	No/Not Stated	3	10	30%	No mention of fans.
Main component	Water Bottle Holder	Yes	10	10	100%	Has water bottle holder.
Main component	Foot Pedal Motion and Type	Cushioned and ergonomical	22.5	30	75%	Elliptical comes with FlexPedal™ shock absorption system.
Main component	Handlebar Grips	Enhanced/Side Handrails	10	10	100%	Comes with ErgoGrip stationary handlebar that provides stability during lower-body-only workouts.
Main component	Reverse Stride Motion	Yes	10	10	100%	Allows reverse stride motion according to owner\'s manual.
Main component	Time Display	Yes	5	5	100%	Time displayed on console.
Main component	Distance/Strides Display	Yes	5	5	100%	Elliptical displays distance.
Main component	Calories Display	Yes	5	5	100%	ElliptiCal displays calories burned.
Main component	Console Design	Modern or Intuitive	10	10	100%	Console has LCD with blue background and white characters.
Main component	Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals	Yes	5	5	100%	Race mode equivalent to competition.
Main component	Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History	Yes	5	5	100%	Elliptical has 2 user profiles.
Main component	Heart Rate Monitor	Grip+Wireless	20	20	100%	Comes with contact heart rate hand sensors; also includes Polar wireless HRM chest strap.
Main component	MP3 Player Support	No/Not Stated	5	20	25%	Elliptical doesn\'t support MP3 players.
Main component	TV	No/Not Stated	5	25	20%	Doesn\'t have TV.
Main component	Money Back Guarantee	Yes (30 days or less)	15	20	75%	Comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from Amazon.
Main Component Bonus	Handle Bar controls	Yes	10			Elliptical has control buttons on handlebars.
Main Component Bonus	Aesthetics	awesome console aesthetics	5			Comes with a secondary console and \"Activity Zone\'.
Main Component Bonus	Adjustable Strides	three (four total including original)	11			Adjustable strides from 18\" to 24\" with 2\" increments. 18\", 20\", 22\".24\".
		Subtotal 1:	229.5	270	85%

Category	Ranking Criteria	Scored As	Points Awarded	Points Possible	Percentage	Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability	Frame warranty	13 to lifetime	25	25	100%	Manufacturer warranty is lifetime on frame.
Quality and reliability	Brakes warranty	7 years to 12 years	8	10	80%	Comes with a 1 0-year warranty on resistance system.
Quality and reliability	Parts warranty	7 years	55	60	91.67%	Elliptical has a 7-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability	Labor warranty	1 year	20	60	33.33%	Manufacturer warranty is 1 year on labor.
Quality and reliability	Unit Weight (lbs)	238-250	30	40	75%	Unit weight is 250 pounds.
Quality and reliability	Max User Weight	more than 375 pounds	40	40	100%	Elliptical can accomodate up to 400 pounds.
Quality and reliability	Flywheel Weight (lbs)	not stated, less than 16.5	10	20	50%	No information provided on flywheel weight.
Quality and reliability Bonus	Brake/Resistance System	Eddy Current	5			No information provided on flywheel weight.
		Subtotal 2 :	193	255	75.69%
		Overall:	422.5	525	80.3%