Lifecore LC-985VG Elliptical Trainer
Thursday, 29. April 2010
- Elliptical trainer with dual-action arm handles for working out entire body
- Offers 12 preset programs and 4 heart-rate control programs
- Large multicolor console tracks your time, speed, calories, and more
- 17.5-inch stride length; 4 user ID profiles; 300-pound capacity
- Measures 30 x 63 x 52 inches (W x H x D); weighs 125 pounds
Product Description
Enjoy a total body workout with Lifecore’s LC985VG Elliptical trainer. With 12 preset programs you can vary your workout to fit your specific needs. The 4 User ID profiles and 4 heart rate control programs makes the 985VG perfect for families with different user types. Dual action arm handles provide great upper body workout. User weight capacity is 300 lbs.Amazon.com Product Description
Get fit without toiling at the gym several times a week with the LifeCore LC-985VG elliptical trainer. The rear-drive elliptical is equipped with 12 preset programs and four heart-rate control programs, giving you plenty of workout options whether you’re a beginner just getting started or an experienced user hoping for a tougher challenge. As with all elliptical trainers, the LC-985VG also offers dual-action arm handles that challenge your upper body as well as your lower. As a result, you can get a total body workout in the comfort of your own home. And thanks t… More >>
Lifecore LC-985VG Elliptical Trainer
MarknDC Says:
I just got the elliptical today and was very pleased with the whole process. I ordered it on a Monday and it arrived on Friday. A shipping person called the day before to choose a time of delivery and I picked a 12 to 5 window. They arrived at 12:05! The elliptical was easy to assemble – took about an hour by myself – and is much sturdier and much quieter than I expected. I live in a 1-bedroom condo and was afraid it would dominate my place but it fits nicely in front of my sliding glass door on a rubber pad to protect the floor (might not be necessary for you but I have hardwood and wanted to be extra careful). It is so quiet! I was afraid my downstairs neighbor would object but there is no vibration at all. I am really surprised! I will be able to use it first thing in the morning without disturbing anyone. The computer control board is more elaborate than I expected and while I think it is a little more than I need (I like to simply choose a manual workout), it does have a dozen or so to choose from. The ride is smooth but if I had any negative feedback it would be that the one at the gym (a huge cybex elliptical) is smoother… but for this price, you cant beat this one. I’ve only used it once so far so if anything changes I will update my review but this has been a very pleasantly surprising experience. Absolutely no buyer’s remorse , just eagerness to keep working out.
Rating: 5 / 5
R. Becker Says:
This machine is a decent at home machine. My husband was able to put it together quite easily and it arrived faster then they said it would. One thing that is totally different then the ones I was used to using like say at the Y, is the fact that although the motion is pure elliptical the distance front to back is not large at all leaving me with the sensation of a stair master more then elliptical. It gives a great work out. It is not the most user friendly computer however, once you play around with it you get it. The heartrate monitor is wonderful. One down side and for me a big one because I like to read a lot, no book holder available to add on. If you want quality with a decent workout in your home get it. Its perfect. Also, one thing very important to a lot of people, it doesn’t take up very much room at all.
Rating: 4 / 5
J. Paul Says:
My wife and I decided to purchase this machine after extensive research and decided to buy it from amazon. It arrived fairly promptly (5 days). However upon opening the package I quickly noticed that the plastic housing for the machine was cracked, and some of it was completely missing. As I unpacked the machine I found literally hundreds of tiny plastic pieces that had broken off during shipping. I decided to at least attempt to assemble this and figured maybe I could just get a replacement shell. It went together very easily, however once I got it together I noticed that the computer was not functional. It would turn on, but there must have been loose wires or broken components because the only thing that displayed on the the screen was a bunch of jibberish and random lights and symbols. As you can imagine I was quite frustrated.
So now I have this machine all put together, most of the packing material along with the box is almost completely disintegrated, because of the poor packaging.
So I call up amazon customer service. I get someone from India who I can barely understand and who barely understands me. I can tell she is trying to help me and she sounded very sincere, but she could not help me.
I got off the phone with her and tried again. Eventually, I got in touch with a manager who knew what he was doing. Here comes the best part… wait for it… wait for it…
IF THIS ITEM IS DAMAGED, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING IT TO A SHIPPING CENTER AS WELL AS PAYING FOR SHIPPING, BECAUSE IT MUST BE INSURED – THE SHIPPER CANNOT PICK IT UP, AND AMAZON CANNOT PAY FOR SHIPPING. (They offer to reimburse you in 4-6 weeks!!!!)
Why would they want it insured?! ITS ALREADY BROKEN!!!
So naturally I literally screamed. The manager offered to call me the next morning and get a tracking number from me and refund me for the shipping right away. I was hesitant, but alas, its all he could do. So I agreed.
Now I am left with a poor excuse for a box, shambles of packing material and an elliptical that doesn’t work. Not to mention I live in a THIRD FLOOR CONDO WITH NO ELEVATOR.
Needless to say, I spent over 4 hours assembling, and disassembling this thing and getting it into my car by MYSELF. That’s right, I had to slide this thing down the stairs, and flip it end over end into the trunk of my honda accord. I can’t lift 130 lbs by myself. And even if I could, the box is about 7 feet long. Way too bulky to balance on your shoulder.
I am surprised this thing didn’t explode out of the box, I had to buy my own packing tape to reinforce the box.
Ok, there’s an ending coming, I promise. I get the box to my ups store and get it shipped. I had to pay $163 to ship this thing! Fortunately customer service called me the next morning and refunded my money as promised. Then the shipment finally gets there, and I get an email saying amazon has processed my refund and I will be receiving a credit of $724 (and change). What the? I paid 899 for this?!
So I have to call customer service again and go through my life story and explain that the $163 they paid me was for the shipping I had to pay to ship it back. The customer service lady then replies, “Well if it arrived broken you shouldn’t be responsible for shipping it, we should pick it up.” DUH! I then told her that It was amazons policy that they had to have this thing insured, and there was no way around it.
I can’t really comment on the functionality of this thing, because I only tried it for a few minutes, and the computer was not functional. It did however rock back and forth from side to side and feel quite flimsy to me. (I am 6′1′ and about 200 lbs).
Please do yourself a favor, and DO NOT BUY THIS FROM AMAZON. Go to your local gym store and get it or another elliptical. Most of them offer 0% financing for 6 months or a year.
Rating: 1 / 5
Wanda C Says:
I actually own the lower version the 980 and love it. I have had it for two years now and it still works great. This machine is sturdy, quiet, and easy to move out of the room. I am 5′3″ and I can tilt it and move it to another room. You can’t adjust the pedals to go higher or lower, but can adjust the intensity of the pedaling. Great workout in conjunction with other excercise. High recommendation.
Rating: 5 / 5
Goldrush Says:
The first unit I received was damaged. Amazon was great and replaced it next day with another damaged unit. Plastic housing was cracked on both of them. I decided to keep the second unit, and Lifecore sent me a replacement plastic housing — took more than a week to get it though, and I’m not far from their warehouse. The repair was difficult, mainly because there were no instructions. The trick was that I needed to remove all screws on the housing — both left and right, although I was only replacing the left one. Some screws during manufacture were over tightened, stripping the plastic on the oposite side of the housing. If you choose to buy one, check the plastic housing first, and if damaged, don’t mess with it — return it, and get another one, or a different machine. Machine works great, but what a PITA to get everything straigtened out including returning one of the units to Amazon — box weighs 130#.
BTW, I wouldn’t blame the carrier as one unit was delivered by UPS, the other by FedEx. Seems to me that Lifecore should consult with a packaging engineeer, to ensure that their product can make it to customer homes in good order.
Rating: 1 / 5