The 2011 models of LifeSpan compact elliptical trainers were highly praised in fitness equipment reviews of best elliptical trainers for 2011. The LifeSpan EL1000 and EL3000i elliptical trainers received positive reviews from fitness equipment review groups Treadmill Doctor and Fitness Professor Review.

In addition to the review group ratings, a respected Collegiate Instructor of Exercise Science praised LifeSpan elliptical trainers in a recent product evaluation. James Menz, MS, CSCS, CES, believes LifeSpan ellipticals are as comfortable in the fortieth minute as in the fourth.

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The LifeSpan TR1200i folding treadmill was named ‘Best New Treadmill’ by Treadmill Doctor in their 2011 fitness equipment reviews. Fitness Professor Review also selected the LifeSpan TR1200i, as its choice for ‘Best Treadmill’ in its price range.

Both Treadmill Doctor and Fitness Professor praised the TR1200i folding treadmill for its quality and value, and also for its unique and innovative health and fitness membership included with purchase. The LifeSpan Fitness Club provides members personalized online accounts, used to consolidate and manage all their exercise data and vital statistics in one place. The TR1200i console includes USB technology, allowing workout data to automatically save to a USB device for easy uploading into the user’s account. Read the complete story…

The LifeSpan RW1000 rower was touted for its ability to provide a total body workout and exercise the muscles skiers use, in a recent review by freelance writer and level-III certified ski instructor, Jill Adler. Her trainer recommended a rowing machine for the best, complete workout in a short amount of time. “If you can only do one pre-ski-season exercise for winter, make it 30 minutes a day on a rowing machine. My trainer was steering me the right way, and I am now a fan of this workout routine.”

The RW1000 rowing machine is smooth, quiet, and easy to operate. It also folds so it doesn’t take up much space in your workout area. Read the review to learn how you can get in shape for this winter’s ski season.

In the October 17 episode of EXTREME MAKEOVER Home Edition, you’ll see a LifeSpan TR1200i folding treadmill in the basement of the new home!

The show features the Arboleda family from Neenah, WI. Rhex Arboleda is a music teacher who started a program that encourages students to “move to the groove” in an effort to fight childhood obesity. Rhex is passionate about getting kids active in a fun and approachable manner to prevent childhood obesity. ‘Move to the Groove’ combines his passion for music and fighting childhood obesity into a successful and easily accessible program.

Advanced research shows there’s a direct relationship between physical activity, brain development and cognitive performance. In addition, physical activity programs are linked to increased concentration and improved reading, writing and math scores.

The fitness room in the Arboleda’s new home will help the family stay active and live healthy, as they continue their efforts to fight childhood obesity. The LifeSpan TR1200i folding treadmill is a perfect treadmill for their home. Learn more about the TR1200i.

The EXTREME MAKEOVER Home Edition episode also starred Derek Hough and other Dancing With The Stars cast members. Watch the episode now!

LifeSpan has expanded its treadmill line with the new TR100 compact treadmill. Based on the multiple award-winning design of the LifeSpan TR200 treadmill, the TR100 is convenient and simple to use, and quickly and easily folds to 11″ thin so you can store under a bed, in a closet or behind a door! The innovative folding design in which the handlebars fold to lay flat on the treadmill deck has earned recognition and awards from industry experts such as Treadmill Doctor, Fitness Professor, and the leading consumer products testing magazine.

The console on the TR100 treadmill features a large, easy-to-use display with five exercise programs, motivating readouts and quick speed buttons. An mp3 jack and professional sounding speakers built in to the console lets you listen to your favorite tunes while you exercise. Heart rate sensors on the handlebar measure your heart rate and display the current reading on the console.

The TR100 is not only simple to operate and convenient to store, it’s also easy to unpack and set up as it comes fully assembled. Ready to use out of the box!

The small size and portability of the TR100 make it ideal for small workout spaces such as apartments, townhomes, dorm rooms and even motor homes. It is best suited for small users who want to jog or walk for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week.