Life Fitness exercise bikes

Why choose a Life Fitness exercise bike?

Life Fitness is an American brand that literally owes its origin to the exercise bike: the company grew up around the Lifecycle, one of the first electronic exercise bikes, and that name still lives on in the LifeCycle models. For you, that means more than fifty years of experience in bike trainers, reflected in smooth-running, solidly built machines that you come across in gyms all over the world. Take a look as well at the other fitness equipment from Life Fitness.

Characteristic is the self-generating resistance with the Hybrid ECB system: you do not need to plug the bike into a socket, while the resistance still runs smoothly and quietly. On the upright models you sit on a Comfort Curve saddle and on the recumbent bikes on a roomy seat with backrest and low entry. This lets you train low impact and comfortably, whether you are working on your fitness, want to lose weight or are recovering calmly from an injury.

With Life Fitness you also choose between new and expertly refurbished, and between the accessible home models and the heavier, professional lines. Are you looking for a genuine club model for continuous use, then feel free to compare it with the other professional exercise bikes.

Which Life Fitness exercise bike suits you?

The right choice depends mainly on your preferred seating position, your budget and whether you choose new or refurbished. The situations below help you quickly find the right direction.

You want to start accessibly with a home model: The LifeCycle C series is the obvious choice here. The C1 and C3 are upright exercise bikes for home, with a comfortable saddle and smooth resistance, perfectly fine for working on your fitness.

You have back complaints or want extra comfort: Then a recumbent bike is the better choice. The RS series, such as the RS1 and RS3, has a backrest, a roomy seat and a low entry. Nice for older sportspeople and for those recovering from a back injury. Take a targeted look at the recumbent bikes for the most comfortable models.

You want to get on and off safely and comfortably: Then look for a model with a low entry, so you step on and off the bike easily. For this, browse the range of low-entry exercise bikes.

You want professional quality or a large touchscreen: The Club Series+, Aspire, Activate and Integrity+ models are built more heavily and available with the 16-inch SE4 console. Built for intensive use and the complete training experience.

You want quality at the sharpest price: Alongside new models we regularly have an expertly refurbished Life Fitness exercise bike in stock, checked, tested and delivered with warranty by our own mechanics. For this, also take a look at the used exercise bikes.

The Life Fitness series explained

LifeCycle C series (upright, home)

The accessible home range, with the C1 and C3. Comfortable upright exercise bikes with a Comfort Curve saddle and smooth, self-generating resistance. Ideal for working on your fitness in an accessible way.

RS series (recumbent, home)

The home recumbent bikes, such as the RS1 and RS3. With a backrest, roomy seat and low entry, they are comfortable and suitable for those who want back support or extra ease.

Club Series+, Aspire, Activate and Integrity+ (professional)

The more heavily built, professional models, as upright and as recumbent bike. Available with extensive consoles, including the 16-inch SE4, and built for intensive use.

What to look out for when buying a Life Fitness exercise bike?

New or refurbished

With Life Fitness you choose between new and expertly refurbished. A refurbished machine is fully checked and tested by our own mechanics, with parts inspected and replaced where needed, and delivered with warranty. This way you decide the balance between the newest version and the sharpest price yourself. Take a look at the current range of used exercise bikes.

Seating position: upright or recumbent

Determine which posture suits you. On an upright exercise bike you sit upright as on a normal bike. A recumbent bike offers back support, a roomier seat and a low entry, which makes it more comfortable for people with back complaints or limited mobility.

Resistance and ride feel

The self-generating resistance with Hybrid ECB runs smoothly and quietly and needs no power socket. When trying it out, pay particular attention to how even the pedalling motion feels, because in practice that determines your comfort.

Console and connectivity

The models differ in console, from the clear Go console and Track Connect to the 16-inch SE4 with touchscreen. On the extensive consoles you keep track of your data and follow programmes, and use entertainment. Do you want more variety, then you link apps such as Life Fitness Connect or Kinomap. Those apps and streaming services are optional and usually work with their own subscription for the full functions.

Entry, adjustability and space

Check whether the saddle or seat can be set well to your height and whether the entry suits you. Measure your space carefully in advance. Do you want to protect your floor, then also take a look at the exercise bike accessories.

Our advice: First choose the seating position that suits your goal and body, and then the console and the version. Do you want to train accessibly at home, then the LifeCycle C series offers excellent value. Do you need comfort or back support, then an RS recumbent bike is more logical. Do you want professional quality or a large touchscreen, then look at the Club Series+, Aspire or Integrity+. Always weigh comfort and smooth resistance more heavily than a long feature list.

Who is a Life Fitness exercise bike suitable for?

A Life Fitness exercise bike suits sportspeople who want to train comfortably and joint-friendly:

• Beginners who want to start cardio training in an accessible way.
• Older sportspeople who want to train comfortably and safely, with back support or a low entry.
• Sportspeople in rehabilitation who want to build up low impact, in consultation with a therapist.
• Those with joint complaints who cannot or do not want to run, but are looking for cardio.
• Those looking for professional quality, new or expertly refurbished, at a sharp price.

Do you instead want to train intensively and sportily with intervals in a forward-leaning position, then a spin bike suits you better. For comfortable, joint-friendly cardio, Life Fitness offers with these exercise bikes a strong combination of comfort, quality and choice.

Need help with your choice?

Would you like to buy a Life Fitness exercise bike but are you not yet sure which one best suits your wishes and needs? Then we are happy to help. You can reach our specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, send an email or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about Life Fitness exercise bikes

What is the difference between the LifeCycle C series and the RS series?

The LifeCycle C series, such as the C1 and C3, consists of upright exercise bikes on which you sit upright as on a normal bike. The RS series, such as the RS1 and RS3, are recumbent bikes with a backrest and low entry, more comfortable for people with back complaints or limited mobility.

Are Life Fitness exercise bikes new or used?

Both. We have both new models and regularly an expertly refurbished, often ex-commercial exercise bike. It is checked, tested and delivered with warranty by our own mechanics. This way you decide the balance between the newest version and the sharpest price yourself. Also take a look at our used exercise bikes.

Does a Life Fitness exercise bike need a power socket?

No, most Life Fitness exercise bikes work with self-generating resistance: by pedalling you generate the required power yourself. So you do not have to plug the bike in, which makes it easy to place and keeps the resistance smooth and quiet.

Is a Life Fitness exercise bike suitable for rehabilitation?

Yes, the smooth, low-impact pedalling motion is kind to the joints and therefore suitable for controlled build-up. The recumbent bikes from the RS series are often used for this because of the comfort and low entry. However, always consult your physiotherapist or therapist first.

What can I do with the SE4 console and apps?

The SE4 console is a 16-inch touchscreen on which you follow your data and programmes and use entertainment. In addition, you link apps such as Life Fitness Connect or Kinomap. Those apps and streaming services are optional and usually ask for your own subscription for the full functions; you do not need them to train.

Can I try out a Life Fitness exercise bike first?

Yes, in our fitness store in Volkel you can compare and test various exercise bikes before you choose. A quick test ride often says more than a spec sheet. Feel free to drop by or call us in advance to ask which models are ready.