Lifespan Fitness EL1000 Elliptical

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: David Hu

MSRP: $1299, Price As Reviewed: $999, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 57.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 55.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 56.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 18" 18 20 90% Maximum stride is up to 18\".
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% Owner\'s manual states that the EL1000 has 16 resistance levels.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% This feature is not discussed.
Main component Programs 12 16.5 25 66% Has 12 programs based on owner\'s manual Page 5 Manual, Preset(8), User Set-up(2), Heart Rate Control and Watt Control (1).
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No fans stated in product description.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Elliptical has bottle holders.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% The foot motion simulates natural leg movement and everyday walking motion.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Elliptical has standard grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Reverse stride motion not mentioned.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% LCD display tracks calories burned,
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a modern looking console.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% \'Ability to increase or decrease the resistance load during the workout.\' equivalent to self-improvement and setting goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No mention of user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features contact heart rate grips.
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% TV not stated.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
Main Component Bonus Handlebar Design Fixed and Moving 5     Comact design at 52 x 61 x 28 inches.
    Subtotal 1: 156 270 57.78%  


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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% Manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Brakes has a lifetime warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Amazon description states parts comes with a 3-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Labor warranty is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 163-175 15 40 37.5% Assembled weight is 172 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Has a 300-pound capacity.
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 : 142.5 255 55.88%  
    Overall: 298.5 525 56.8%