http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/priyananda Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:49:50 GMT Reviews by priyananda http://www.viewpoints.com/Life-Fitness-CT9500HRR-Crosstrainer-review-b5a81 The Life Fitness X3 elliptical trainers are what other ellipticals strive to be. These are quality machine that are built to last and to provide the best elliptical workout possible.<p>When I tested the X3 and wished I immediately wished I had an extra $2,700. I just got off a Vision Fitness elliptical. Vision builds a nice machine, but the Life Fitness X3 is in a whole another category.</p><p>The elliptical motion is about as smooth as it gets, and talk about quiet. Even when I adjusted the resistance I couldn't hear any noise.</p><p>Life Fitness is about superior engineering and design. That comes into play when you workout on the X3. The elliptical stride is long and flat, simulating a natural walk or run. The handlebars are a positioned perfectly. Some machines you feel like they are located too close or too far away. The stride is perfect. I believe it is 20"-22". There is no comparison to machines with a shorter 16"-18" stride.</p>Another feature we particularly liked about the Life Fitness X3 is the...... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:49:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Life-Fitness-CT9500HRR-Crosstrainer-review-b5a81 priyananda 4