Lifespan EX3 Elliptical

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $1300, Price As Reviewed: $1300, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 57.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 57.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 57.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 19"-22" 20 20 100% Comes with a 20-inch stride length.
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% Comes with 16 levels of magnetic resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Elliptical doesn\'t have an incline feature.
Main component Programs 10 15 25 60% Elliptical comes with 10 preset programs.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Elliptical doesn\'t have fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Comes with bottle holders.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Adjustable and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Comes with adjustable foot pads.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Comes with standard handlebar grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Reverse stride feature not stated.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Time displayed on console.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console is modern looking.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No mention of Fitness tests/Goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% User profiles ot mentioned.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Comes with contact hand grips and optional chest strap.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 player support not mentioned.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% No TV on console.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from Amazon.
    Subtotal 1: 155.5 270 57.59%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 13 to lifetime 25 25 100% Comes with a 15-year warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% No mention of brake warranty but has parts warranty of 2 years.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 2 years 25 60 41.67% Has a 2-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Labor has a 1-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 213-225 25 40 62.5% Amazon description states unit weight is 213 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Maximum weight capacity is 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel weight not stated.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     Flywheel weight not stated.
    Subtotal 2 : 147.5 255 57.84%  
    Overall: 303 525 57.7%