The Life Fitness RS1 is a home recumbent bike built on the same Lifecycle heritage the brand sells to health clubs. Its step-through frame, side-mounted handles and front assist handles make getting on and off easy, and the reclined seating position suits riders who want low-impact cardio without leaning forward. You pick between the simpler Go Console or the Track Connect 2.0 console with device connectivity. Against cheaper recumbents it stands out on build and console options rather than on app ecosystems; owners rate it well overall, though the 18 ratings are few.
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Owners rate the RS1 well, praising its solid, gym-like feel and the comfort of the reclined riding position. Complaints are limited but center on its size and the cost of stepping up to the connected console.
The Life Fitness RS1 Lifecycle is a recumbent exercise bike with an open, step-through design for easy entry and exit. Its ergonomic frame gives a relaxed body position and stable support for exercisers of all fitness levels.
Side-mounted handlebars and a front assist handlebar give you places to hold on. Contact hand sensors read your heart rate. The self-balancing pedals have ratcheting straps, and two front wheels let you move the bike from room to room.
It comes with a choice of two consoles. The Go Console has a blue LCD screen and a variety of workout programs. The Track Connect 2.0 Console adds enhanced Bluetooth, which connects to Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and Apple and Android smartphones. It syncs with Apple Health or Fitbit through proximity login on the Life Fitness Connect app, and works with other apps using FTMS. Its upper Entertainment Zone has an integrated smartphone and tablet rack at eye level. The lower Workout Zone handles setup and in-workout control.
