Livestrong is super-athlete Lance Armstrong's endorsed brand. Part of the proceeds from the sale of these treadmills go to the Livestrong Foundation which helps to fight cancer.
Livestrong is manufactured by Johnson - one of the largest fitness equipment companies in the world. They also own high end brands like Matrix and Vision.
The 5.0 Upright bike is a mid-grade upright bike with a solid base, heavier flywheel for a smooth ride and adjustable, padded seat (both horizontally and vertically). Plus you also get a Free USB port to track your fitness stats online and download new workouts.
Is it right for you? Here's a quick review of the Livestrong 5.0U upright bike to help you decide:
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Price: $549 + Free Shipping
Type: Upright
Resistance: 20 Levels
Built In Workouts: 11
Weight Capacity: 275 lbs
IPod Dock with Console Speakers
Warranty: 10 year Frame Warranty, 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty.
Strengths:
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1) Feels Stable With Solid Base
Sometimes - especially with cheaper upright bikes, you can wobble a bit when you pick up the pace. We did not find this with the Livestrong 5.0 Upright. It uses a large frame tubing design to give you more stability when you're working out.
2) Livestrong Interactive Technology to Track Your Workouts
This is unique to Livestrong. You get a free USB port with your bike. You plug it into your console and it downloads the stats on your last 5 workouts. Then you can plug it into your computer and upload it to the Livestrong website. From there you can track your workout stats, see how far you've come and reach your fitness goals.
Another bonus is that you can also download free, new workout programs designed by Peter Park, Lance Armstrong’s strength and conditioning coach.
3) Oversized, Adjustable Seat
The Livestrong 5.0U bike was designed to be extra comfortable with an oversized seat that you can adjust both vertically and horizontally to find the exact right position to suit your height.
4) iPod Dock With Speakers
Plug in your iPod or MP3 player into the console and listen to your favorite tunes through the speakers. While not an essential feature, it can still make your workouts more enjoyable and fly by much faster.
5) Hand Grip Heart Rate Monitor
Stay in your target heart rate zone with the hand grip heart rate monitor on the side of your seat.
Weaknesses:
While the console is fairly easy to read on this bike, we didn't find it as easy or as bright as some other upright bikes in the same price category - which may or may not matter to you.
Conclusion:
If you're looking for an upright bike that is stable and backed by a good name in the business, you may want to check out the Livestrong 5.0 Upright bike. It combines both good design and stable base with fitness tracking technology to help you reach your fitness goals comfortably.
We really like the Livestrong Interactive Technology which gives you lots of Free stuff like workout tracking and new workout programs. And the iPod dock will also help you lose yourself in the music while you burn calories. Overall a good value buy that won't break the bank - or break down in 3 months.
Where To Buy At A Discount
You can get the Livestrong 5.0 Upright bike direct from the Manufacturer. You can also get Free Shipping and Inside Delivery to your home, which can save you about $75.
