Sandy Norbo


Age: 59
Product of choice: Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer

"I want to feel better and stay healthy."

I used to run three to five miles everyday to feel better and stay healthy.  I was diagnosed with arthritis in my 30's, and it became very apparent to me that I functioned much better, both physically and mentally, if I continued to exercise regularly. I was able to maintain most of my routine, but after moving to a place with no sidewalks, had to join the local YMCA to run on the treadmills.

This sufficed until last year, when I encountered some joint and nerve problems in my right leg, actually causing it to collapse under me two different times while running on the treadmill. I was devastated, thinking that if I could no longer run, I would be miserable. Not to mention the weight gain I would probably face, as running seemed to be the only way I could effectively keep that down too.

That’s when I discovered the Life Fitness Elliptical Cross-Trainer at our local YMCA. After doing a lot of research and going to a couple of local sporting goods stores to try out some other elliptical machines, I realized that the Life Fitness model was the only one that felt truly natural.

I was able to find the home version of the model I used at the YMCA. I am now just a year short of 60, and am the proud owner of a brand new Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer.  Life Fitness equipment not only changed my life, I honestly feel that it has SAVED my life.