Icon Health And Fitness pulled in the NordicTrack Treadmill series and succeeded in building yet another giant in the home fitness equipment industry. The designs are such that you would be proud to display them in your home, while the integrated tools have one goal and that is to make fitness routines fun again. Generally speaking, the NordicTrack Treadmill collection offers value for money, whether you opt for the Viewpoint, Apex, Elite, C or A series.
Let's take a look at what you can expect from the NordicTrack Treadmill stable:
A-Series NordicTrack Treadmill
Quick NordicTrack Treadmill A2350 Review
In this DurX 2.25 HP Commercial Motor model you get full Fitness Age Center technology. This means that your trainer enables you to keep a close eye on your starting fitness level, as well as the progress you are making over time. It assigns you a fitness age connected to your heart rate feedback. As you become fit, you can monitor how your fitness age improves. You can't ask for better motivation than this! You also get iFit compatibility with workout cards and the voice of a personal trainer to guide you.
On the entertainment side, you can enjoy Theater Quality sound when you plug in your iPod or MP3 player. You don't need to use headphones. The A2350 NordicTrack Treadmill comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and motor, as well as 1 year coverage on parts and labor.
SpaceSaver A2550 NordicTrack Treadmill Features
In this folding model, you are given lots of room to maneuver with an extra wide treadbelt measuring 22" x 55", complete with comfortable DuraSoft V Adjustable Cushioning. A Fitness Age Center is also included here, as well as iFit technology for truly goal-specific training. The Custom Workout Center gives you a ton of possibilities when it comes to training programs. You can even preset the time you want to train, as well as minimum and maximum speeds. With 10 built-in weight loss workouts, you should reach your weight loss goals in no time.
Other features you can look forward to in the A2550 NordicTrack Treadmill, are the Universal iPod Dock, a maximum user weight capacity of 325 pounds, the Club-Design CardioGrip Heart Rate Monitor and a lifetime motor and frame warranty.
C-Series NordicTrack Treadmill
NordicTrack Treadmill C2500 Quick Facts
The commercial quality 2.5 HP DurX Plus Motor will match your efforts with ease and a smooth action, while you can adjust your speed via the 0-12 MPH Precision 1-Touch control down to 1/10 of a mile per hour. The 20" x 60" treadbelt should be comfortable for most users. Monitor your heart rate with the help of the Club-Design CardioGrip Heart Rate Monitor sensors incorporated into the handlebars.
Your workout schedule can be extremely varied if you make use of the 8 iFit weight loss and 8 classic iFit options. You will be fed a constant stream of useful data from the Grafixx Hi-Resolution Display, including calories burned, your distance, speed, pulse and time. This feature is expanded with feedback from the iFit Fitness Journal.
Meet The C2155 NordicTrack Treadmill
You can expect a quiet, smooth run thanks to the DurX 2.0 CHP Commercial Motor with a lifetime warranty. Your joints won't believe the difference between road running and exercising on the running surface with its Durasoft III Adjustable Cushioning. Workout time passes quickly if you make use of the Interplay MP3 Dock. Imagine enjoying the best workout music via 2 premium speakers.
In addition to 15 personal workout programs that make automatic adjustments of your speed and incline, depending on your goals, you also get iFit compatibility. All you need to do is to plug in the iFit workout card into the console and press the play button. The voice of a personal trainer will guide you through your routine, enabling you to make the most of your time on the C2155 NordicTrack Treadmill.
Commercial NordicTrack Treadmill Series
S 3000 Institutional NordicTrack Treadmill
In consumer reports, reviews and magazines such as Runners World, this trainer has been lauded for sturdiness and stability. Imagine exercising with the powerful purr of a 5.0 HP commercial-grade motor in the background! Don't try a cop-out if you are on this brawny training partner! Your workouts can be customized according to your needs and goals. You will enjoy running through the 39 workout programs and will soon have your set of favorites marked. These include 25 routines compiled by certified personal trainers, 4 heart rate workouts, 4 to be customized by you, calorie programs, as well as a marathon workout. You can also make use of iFit compatibility.
You can adjust your speed in increments of 1% via the 0-12 MPH ZipSpeed function. No scrolling through options here. The S 3000 Institutional NordicTrack Treadmill's treadbelt is a roomy 20" x 60" 2-ply Commercial-Grade system with Durasoft Adjustable Cushioning. The machine has a massive 400 pound maximum user weight capacity.
The warranty means serious business with lifetime coverage on the motor, 4 years on the rollers, 2 years on parts and 1 year on the belt, deck and in-home labor.
In Part 2 we will take a look at the Viewpoint series, the Reflex Apex line and the Elite NordicTrack Treadmills.