Life Fitness X5i Cross-Trainer

The Life Fitness X5i Cross-Trainer, which is the interactive model of the Life Fitness X5 Cross-Trainer, comes with a Polar telemetry chest strap. It is designed to help you stay in your target heart rate zone during many different workout programs. The X5i Elliptical Trainer is Life Fitness' middle end product in the X series, coming betweent the X3i and the X9i.

Reviewers seem to have differing opinions on the durability and construction of the Life Fitness X5i Cross-Trainer. Some say it is designed only for very light duty use, while others are impressed with it's robustness and say it is built to last and close to gym quality. Most reviewers were impressed by the adjustable stride length, althought this feature is becoming quite common on elliptical trainers.