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The LifeCORE CD500 adjustable stride elliptical machine is a Consumer's Digest Best Buy winner. |
The feature-loaded LifeCORE CD500 is a compact, space-saving C-drive elliptical machine that was recently named a
Consumer's Digest Best Buy. Elliptical machines provide a challenging cardiovascular workout that minimizes impact to your joints, and LifeCORE's C-drive Series takes it a step further by positioning your body perfectly upright throughout the entire motion, essentially providing a better, more comfortable workout.
A 17-to-25-inch adjustable stride ensures a natural feel for every size user, while the low, eight-inch step-up fits most ceiling heights. Numerous preset fitness programs will keep your heart pumping, while the contact heart rate on the handlebars and an included chest strap will help you track your cardiovascular fitness.

Two-inch pedal spacing provides users with a more natural feel. |
Features and Specifications
- Adjustable stride length from 17-to-25-inches
- Friction-free magnetic resistance
- Scrolling alpha-numeric message center
- Large, ten-by-14-inch dot matrix LED display
- 20 resistance levels
- Two-inch pedal spacing for a more natural feel
- Low, eight-inch step-up height
- Center grip heart rate sensors
- Convenient built-in reading rack
- Oversized, cushioned footpads
- Built-in transport wheels
- Compact, space-saving frame
- Comfortable handlebars reduce fatigue
- Heart rate chest strap included
- Weighs 262 pounds
- Measures 31-by-64-by-42-inches (W x H x D)
Programs
- Manual: Lap track counter
- Random: Randomly generates unique workout every time user chooses a program
- Hill: Gradually takes user through simulated hill program
- Glute Blaster: Gradually takes user to the highest peak for maximum gluteus maximus burn
- Interval: Simulates interval training via two hill profiles
- Interval Mountain: Simulates progressive intervals through gradual resistance level increase
- Speed Interval: Simulates interval training with more extreme high and low resistance levels
- Target Heart Rate: Allows selection of user's desired maximum heart rate
- Heart Rate Cardio: Allows target heart rate to stay within 80% of user's maximum heart rate, and adjusts resistance level accordingly
- Heart Rate Fat Burn: Allows target heart rate to stay within 65% of user's maximum heart rate, and adjusts resistance level accordingly
- Heart Rate Hill: Simulates hill training by changing target heart rate via three unique percentages during the workout (65-75-85%)
- Heart Rate Interval: Simulates interval training by alternating between 65% and 85% of user's desired maximum heart rate
- Custom Courses: Programmable user profiles, allowing set-up of default time, weight, and age settings
Warranty
The LifeCORE CD500 is backed by a limited manufacturer's warranty of lifetime on the frame, five years on parts, and one year on labor.
About LifeCORE Fitness
LifeCORE Fitness is located in Vista, California, a few minutes north of San Diego. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, the company boasts deep fitness retail experience, having originated in the early 90s as a chain of retail stores. LifeCORE's management and product development team spent many years on the showroom floor, developing a close bond with customers, listening to their needs, health and fitness goals, and likes and dislikes about certain products. This insight goes into the development of every LifeCORE fitness product. The company's mission remains to craft the highest quality, easiest to use, most durable fitness equipment possible, backed by one of the best warranties on the market.
Product Description
Compact "C -Drive" Center Drive Elliptical Machine with Manual 17"-25" Adjustable Stride