LifeSpan Fitness EX3 Elliptical

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The EX3 elliptical provides users with the patented X-Link drive system that offers users an ergonomically correct 20" stride pattern. The EX3 elliptical incorporates this patented drive system while only using 67" of floor space! The EX3 elliptical provides Heart Rate Control programming with an integrated receiver and chest strap. The EX3 offers the patent pending Intelli-Key console interface which uses backlit blue LED buttons that illuminate in sequence to step users through the program set up process. Narrow pedal spacing places feet, knees and hips in proper alignment that provide comfort and a more natural stride. Push button resistance with (16) levels and (10) preset programs provide a variety of challenging programs and workouts. The console provides 3 LED readouts and an 8 * 16 LED Program Matrix. The EX3 elliptical was designed to accommodate users up to 350 pounds and provides a 15 year warranty on the Frame, 2 years on the parts and 6 months labor.

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Bring the gym into your home and get an efficient, high-caliber workout with the LifeSpan Fitness EX3 elliptical trainer. The EX-Link drive system provides a bio-mechanically superior 20-inch stride length in a very compact design--only 67 inches in length. The oversized, closely positioned pedals offer comfort and a motion that models your natural walking gait. The multi-position handlebars and oversized, closely positioned footpads offer comfort and a natural walking motion for users of all preferences. The Quiet-Stride drive system includes commercial grade sealed bearings, oversized brass bushings, and poly-V-belt with 10.5 to 1 flywheel to pulley ratio, providing smooth resistance at all workout levels.

The exercise computer features the patent-pending Intelli-Key blue light buttons that simply and easily step you through console operations and a 16-character alpha numeric display. Preset programs include mountain, weight loss, heart rate control, interval, 5K/10K distance, random, manual, and two user customizable programs--each with 16 levels of resistance. Console read-outs include time, distance, speed, calories burned, resistance, and heart rate (via the contact sensors built into the handlebars). The EX3 also includes target heart rate programming via the included chest strap heart rate monitor.

Specifications:

• Levels of resistance: 16
• Resistance system: Motor operated eddy current brake
• Arm movement: Multi-position handlebars include maximum movement up to 25 inches
• Pedals: 7.4 by 16.8 (WxL), slip-resistant
• Floor leveling: Six adjustable foot pads
• Dimensions: 67 by 29.2 by 63 inches (LxWxH)
• Weight: 213 pounds
• Maximum user weight: 350 pounds
• Warranty: frame - 15 years; parts - 2 years; labor - 6 months (for residential use)

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

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