Lifecore CD600 Elliptical

The Lifecore CD600 elliptical offers a unique feature in its center drive technology, as this technology is what helps keep your body in a natural position throughout your workout. According to the manufacturer, this helps make the workout more comfortable while also producing better results.

Without a doubt, the Lifecore CD600 elliptical has many creature comforts that are designed for ease of use and enjoyment. For example, it features a built-in reading rack as well as ergonomically designed handlebars. With the cushioned foot beds located only eight inches off of the ground, it is also easy to get on and off of the machine.

Editor's Note:  Manufacturer has discountinued this elliptical model.  In this price point we recommend the Yowza Captiva Elliptical found here.

  If you don’t have a lot of room to spare in your home or apartment, the compact design of the Lifecore CD600 is a very attractive feature. With a design that only takes up 46” of floor space, it is one of the most compact ellipticals on the market. Thanks to the integrated wheels in the front of the machine, it is also easy to transport from one area to another.

Weighing in at nearly 250 pounds, however, the Lifecore CD600 elliptical is still quite heavy. Therefore, you might want to consider getting someone to lend you a hand if the unit needs to be transported. If you are looking for an elliptical with dozens of different workout programs, the Lifecore CD600 comes in at about the middle of the pack.

You can also create a custom workout that takes your weight, age and amount of available time into consideration. The preset programs that come with the Lifecore CD600 include:

• Hill – gradually takes you through two simulated hills
• Glute Blaster – gradually takes you to the highest peak on the machine
• Interval – uses interval training techniques as it takes you through two simulated hills
• Interval Mountain – gradually increases resistance levels as it takes you through progressive intervals
• Speed Interval – provides interval training that goes through more extreme high resistance and low resistance levels
• Target Heart Rate – guides you toward achieving your maximum heart rate
• Heart Rate Cardio – automatically adjusts the resistance in order to help you maintain a heart rate within 80% of your maximum heart rate
• Heart Rate Fat Burn – automatically adjusts the resistance in order to help you maintain a heart rate within 65% of your maximum heart rate
• Heart Rate Hill – changes the target heart rate to 65%, then 75% and then 85% in order to simulate hill training
• Heart Rate Interval – alternates between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate in order to simulate interval training
• The Lifecore CD600 also features a Random option, which provides you with a different workout each time you choose a program, as well as a manual lap track counter.

As a word of caution, the compact design of the Lifecore CD600 elliptical may not be a good choice for those who are over six foot tall, as it features a 21 inch walking stride.  Unfortunately, unlike other Lifecore models, the stride length is not adjustable.  If you have a wide range of height among users that will be on this machine, you may want to look at the Lifecore CD500 Elliptical  (manually adjustable stride) or the CD700 (Electronically adjustable stride).