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LIVESTRONG Fitness is a brand name that many may recognize. Though the company makes treadmills and ellipticals, they are mostly known for manufacturing exercise bikes.

Lance Armstrong, seven-time winner of the Tour de France, and his non-profit organization, the LIVESTRONG Foundation, have partnered with LIVESTRONG Fitness to bring quality exercise equipment into the homes of many, while allowing buyers to assist with the fight against cancer. The LIVESTRONG Foundation has been around since 1997 and has been fighting cancer ever since. This organization, with Lance Armstrong as the founder and chairman, has helped individuals across the world. Their trademark is the yellow LIVESTRONG bracelet. In 2005, they had sold more than 55 million of the bracelets. With the organization’s presence, it has been able to help cancer victims by donating notebooks, funding programs and bringing awareness to the disease. The Foundation has also donated money to natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In 2009, the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit hosted 500 world leaders, advocates, corporations and non-profits. The Summit helped spread the word about the detrimental effects of cancer. Many of the attendees are now working toward supporting victims in their own communities. Several events held every year by the LIVESTRONG Foundation contribute awareness to those that do not know about cancer and strength to those that have it. The LIVESTRONG Foundation is based in Austin, Texas.

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The LIVESTRONG Fitness brand sells three types of products: exercise bikes, ellipticals and treadmills. Many companies sell this trio of exercise equipment, but it seems that the LIVESTRONG brand has some of the highest-rated products on the market today. There are three treadmills under the LIVESTRONG brand name: The LS8.0T, the LS10.0T and the LS13.0T. All three have interesting specifications so please see our individual reviews for each one of these treadmills.


What We Like

  • Price: Pricing its treadmills between about $800 and $1700, LiveStrong offers exercise machines to fit most budgets.
  • Console: LiveStrong consoles are simple but sleek. A backlit LCD display helps make exercise stats easy to read. Some LiveStrong models also include controls on the handrails for easier mid-stride adjustments to speed and incline. Exercisers also appreciate built-in cup holders and a reading rack.
  • Fitness Journal and exercise programs: With LiveStrong’s Fitness Journal system and ten or more built-in exercise programs, an exerciser can compare results with his or her personal best and with five previous workouts.
  • Audio: LiveStrong treadmills come with speakers and an audio port that’s compatible with iPods and other MP3 players.
  • Motors: With 2.25 and higher HP, LiveStrong motors can stand up to frequent use.
  • Warranty: LiveStrong treadmills include lifetime motor warranties, at least two-year warranties for other parts, and a year of labor.

What We Don’t Like

  • Short history: LiveStrong treadmills have only been on the market since 2009. As such, one can only guess whether the machines will endure over the long run.

Our Verdict

LiveStrong treadmills get consistently strong reviews for their sleek and user-friendly consoles, the Fitness Journal system, and generous warranties. However, it may be too early to determine whether LiveStrong machines will endure over many years of use. Some users might prefer doing business with a longer-established company.