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Life Fitness 9500R Recumbent Bike Review

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:24:41 +0000

The Life Fitness 9500R Recumbent Bike Chain Drive follows on the footsteps of previous models that started being built over 30 years ago. The design isn’t that great and good to look at, but the features and extras are great and worth the money you spend on it.

The power is self generated, so no need to plug it in any power outlet and can be placed anywhere in the house. There is no maintenance required, no lubrication needed. Several programs will challenge you and your fitness and take you to the next level of fitness. The seat is extra wide with ventilated saddle and back rest for comfort and support.

Life Fitness 9500R Recumbent Bike Chain Drive Specifications

Dimensions- 54’’ L x 26’’ W x 51’’ H
Weight- 130 pounds
Resistance- Alternator resistance with drive flywheel, 13 levels
Display- LED alpha-numeric message center and workout profile
Warranty- 6 months part s and labor, 1 year motor
Max user weight- 400 pounds

Blast from the past

The 9500HR series of fitness equipment started to be built by LifeFitness over 30 years ago. Even though they look bulky, the computerized technology that was introduced in to them was the rave back then. They set new standards of fitness equipment and still today they are look after to be bought. Most of this equipment can only be found refurbished or re-manufactured.

If you find a Life Fitness 9500R Recumbent Bike Chain Drive, you will be looking at a bulky machine that isn’t that attractive until you sit on it and take it for a ride. The seats were designed to be ergonomically correct, with supporting back rest ensures comfort and good position while using the bike. The seat can be adjusted far or closer to the pedals and the inclination of the seat can also be adjusted.

The programs are great, the variety offered will keep you busy and avoid boredom while working out, from easy to hard courses, with flat or hilly options, depends only on your mood and fitness to challenge these workout programs: Interactive Heart Rate Zone Training Workouts Fat Burn and Cardio Fit Test, Hill, Random and Manual.

Overall the Life Fitness 9500R Recumbent Bike Chain Drive is impressive, it may not seem like much at first sight and looks like it needs some adjustments and a 21st century design, the real magic begins when you use it and its durability, it will last forever without major issues.

Life Fitness 9500R Recumbent Bike Chain Drive at a Glance…

Pros:

Workout programs
Comfortable and stable

Cons:

Bulky
Heavy and large
Expensive

Caution is advised if you buy a re-manufactured product, since these indoor recumbent bikes are older models. If you find one in good condition and for a good price, then it can be a great deal and it will last forever in your hands, no maintenance required.

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Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle Review

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:28:37 +0000

The Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle with Advanced Console is probably found in health clubs, anyone would love to have it in the house if it wasn’t for the price tag which isn’t for everybody. The LifeCycle will get you inside your boss office asking for a raise once you try this recumbent bike.

When you buy it you can chose from 2 different consoles: Basic workouts or Advanced workouts. Basic comes with essential programming of 5 workout programs and heart rate readout. Advanced option has 10 workout programs, polar wireless heart rate chest strap, heartSync heart rate controlled workouts, goal workouts, 2 user profiles, 2 custom workouts and race mode.

Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle Specifications

Dimensions- 57’’ L x 26’’ W x 54’’ H
Weight- 130 pounds
Resistance- Eddy current, 20 levels
Display- LCD with blue background and white characters
Warranty- Lifetime on frame, 3 years on parts, 1 year labor
Max user weight- 300 pounds

Health club quality

The Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle with Advanced Console is comfortable and was built thinking on details. The seat can be adjusted up to 13 positions, made with breathable mesh fabric, great for extended hours of intensive workout sessions. 20 levels of resistance, 10 workout programs and a maximum user weight of 300 pounds make this fit for everyone that would like to use it.

It has great options when it comes to heart rate based workouts. It has both wireless and contact heart rate monitoring sensors, the Polar wireless chest strap is included, and it includes 5 HeartSync workouts that work based on your heart beat, everything designed to keep you in your target heart rate zone.

The consoles are easy to use. The display is an LCD with blue background and white characters, with readouts for: level, time, speed, distance, heart rate, target heart rate, calories, watts and MET’s. Even though the Advanced option is the best, if you choose the Basic console you won’t be disappointed.

The frame was built with heavy duty welded steel, it last a lifetime and has the warranty of Proform to guarantee that it does. For added convenience and user friendliness: reading rack and accessory tray, front and side handlebars and reclining seat with 20 degrees of range.

Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle at a Glance…

Pros:

20 resistance levels
Wide range of workout programs
Extremely comfortable
Warranty

Cons:

Expensive
Heavy and large

Having a Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle with Advanced Console in the house will make you feel just like you are in the gym; it has great quality and wide variety of choices for workout through resistance levels and workout programs. It is great and greatness comes with a price tag of over $1000.

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Life Fitness Club Series Recumbent LifeCycle Bike Review

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:20:26 +0000

The Life Fitness Club Series Recumbent LifeCycle Exercise Bike is health club prime quality and has a price tag to match it, reaching to $3000, this is serious money that allows you access to a serious recumbent exercise bike.

It is extremely comfortable and it has motivating workout programs, with features built around a design based on ergonomics, biomechanics and comfort in mind. Its main features are: wireless and LifePulse digital contact heart rate monitoring system, self powered and doesn’t require any cords or outlets, contoured high back pad for extra comfort, front and die handlebars, oversized dual accessory tray and built in reading rack.

Life Fitness Club Series Recumbent LifeCycle Exercise Bike Specifications

Dimensions- 54’’ L x 26’’ W x 51’’ H
Weight- 134 pounds
Resistance- Self contained alternator, 20 levels
Display- Red LED’s
Warranty- Lifetime frame, 3 years on parts, 1 year labor
Max user weight- 400 pounds

Quality, reliability and durability

The programs on the Life Fitness Club Series Recumbent LifeCycle Exercise Bike would take a whole review on itself. From classical workouts like Hill or Sport Training, HeartSync workouts like fat burn, heart rate hill or interval, and special workouts like Around the World or Kilimajaro. These programs won’t let you get bored and will take you to your limits of cardio fitness.

It has 19 pre programmed workout programs, 7 personalized workouts and 5 HeartSync workouts that adjust resistance to keep you at your target heart rate. All of this while delivering a fantastic performance, smooth and quiet and with comfort from a natural and efficient riding position.

The resistance is done by a self contained alternator and can deliver 20 levels of challenging resistances that will fit all of the above mentioned programs and can be smoothly controlled manually by you, adjusting to your own workout needs.

The heart rate monitoring system monitors your pulse through Lifepulse contacts built in the handlebars and an included Polar wireless HRM chest strap. The self leveling pedals are wide and with straps.

The quality of this machine is amazing and won’t disappoint you for pending so much money on it. For everyone else that can’t afford it, there are other models with the same quality of this one, only less features and options of programs.

Life Fitness Club Series Recumbent LifeCycle Exercise Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Workout programs
Comfortable and stable
Self powered

Cons:

Expensive
Display type

The Life Fitness Club Series Recumbent LifeCycle Exercise Bike is one of the most expensive fitness bikes that you will find in the market. It is a bit overpriced, it does deliver the same quality of a health club bike, but it is efficient as many other that do not pack so many programs and are less expensive.

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Life Fitness C9i Upright Lifecycle Review

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:24:23 +0000

Life fitness is the #1 brand of fitness equipment in health clubs world wide.

These machines are also available for home use, the C9i is one of the machines which is made for home use but makes you feel as though you are sitting in the club.

The strong heritage Lifecycle has makes people expect a lot from any machine which carries that name. The C9i is a very solid, quality machine which lives up to the reputation of its brand. A strong performer loaded with features and perfected over 30 years of improvements.

Life Fitness C9i Specifications and Features:

Seat Adjustments: 13 positions
Type of Resistance: self contained alternator
Resistance Levels: 20
Dimensions: 48″ x 24″ x 54″
Product Weight: 215 lbs
Max User Weight: 400 lbs
Display: Red LED
Programs: 19
Warranty: lifetime frame, 3 years parts, and 1 year labor

The EZ incline/ resistance features allow the user to gradually adjust resistance to reduce the shock of a strenuous workout. Also boasting exceptional smoothness and a comfortable seat, the C9i stands out as one of the most enjoyable exercise bikes on the market.

One Evolved Machine

Carrying over the original aims of the life cycle from the early days when they were only sold to health clubs at a premium home buyers could not imagine affording, the current LifeCycle line is an exceptional line of exercise equipment.

The C9i has 19 enjoyable workout programs, one of Life Fitness’s strong suits, and features a 13 position seat which can help make working out on this stationary bike much more comfortable than using the real thing.

In addition to programs the C9i monitors and displays important vitals such as heart rate, target heart rate, speed, distance, calories and Watts. The measure of watts, not included on most machines, allows athletes, or even casual users to look at their sustained output of power.

As a cyclist, this is an important feature of this machine and the fact that is included elevates my opinion of the machine.

The Complaint I will always have with Life Fitness until they fix it exists with this machine, as valuable as the machine is it is still warrantied for a shorter period of time than the machines that cost half as much.

Other than that, the price tag of around $2,500 and the weak warranty are more complaints

Exercise Bike Enjoyable Enough To Own

Designed to offer unparalleled features and ride quality, the LifeCycle C9i from Life Fitness is a strong competitor in a very competitive market.

Worth the cost to most people who own it, the C9i does offer features you will not find a lower priced brands. Simply a great exercise bike if money is not an issue in your buying decision. Let me finish by sharing what one customer had to say:

“Don’t buy anything less; this machine is solid, comfortable, and if exercise can be pleasurable this thing does it. I’m delighted with the purchase and guarantee you’ll be satisfied. Just be prepared for some assembly time; nothing serious but maybe 20 minutes to get it working. This one is the best.”

Check out the Life Fitness C9i Upright Exercise Bike now

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