Sports not only strengthen health, but also reduce weight. The easiest way to improve your body is to run. True, not always and not everyone has the opportunity to regularly run jogging in the fresh air. In such cases, helps the treadmill, which can be installed at home. This article focuses on the NordicTrack simulators, their strengths and weaknesses.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the NordicTrack treadmills are:
- compactness both in the folded and in the already established position, which is especially important for home use of simulators;
- high maximum speed and the possibility of its smooth change;
- shock absorbing system (jolts) with adjustable;
- possibility of use by people with a large weight (max. carrying capacity - from 125 to 181 kg);
- structural reliability;
- the ability to adjust the angle of inclination of the canvas;
- usability;
- the presence of a large number of firmware;
- monitoring the pulse of a person through sensors located in the handrail of the simulator;
- new computer technologies implemented in these simulators allow you to fully control and analyze the process of training;
- security key;
- the ability to connect additional accessories - both through multimedia ports, and using Bluetooth technology.
The disadvantages include:
- relatively high cost of simulators;
- difficult to assemble / disassemble the unit alone.
Overview of models
The tables below provide brief technical specifications of American-made NordicTrack electric treadmill models.
Indicators | C80i | C220i | C320i | C100 | C200 | S300 | C500 |
Motor power, l. with. | 2,5 | 2,75–4 | 2,75–4 | 2,5–3,5 | 2,75–3,5 | 2,75–3,5 | 3 |
Maximum speed, km / h | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Minimum speed, km / h | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
Step of change of speeds, km / h | 0,1 | ||||||
Slope, degrees | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–12 | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–12 | 0–15 |
Sizes of a cloth, cm | 51x140 | 51x140 | 51x152 | 51x140 | 51x140 | 51x152 | 51x152 |
Number of programs | 20 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 32 |
Max. user weight | 130 | 150 | 159 | 150 |
Indicators | T7.2 | T14.2 | T15.0 | T16.0 | T17.2 |
Motor power, l. with. | 2,25–3 | 3–4,5 | 3–4,5 | 3 | 3–4,5 |
Maximum speed, km / h | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Minimum speed, km / h | - | - | - | - | - |
Step of change of speeds, km / h | 0,1 | ||||
Slope, degrees | 0–10 | 0–15 | 0–15 | 0–15 | 0–15 |
Sizes of a cloth, cm | 51x140 | 51x148 | 50x152 | 51x152 | 51x152 |
Number of programs | 20 | 30 | 20 | 32 | 32 |
Max. user weight | 136 | 159 | 159 | 159 | 159 |
Indicators | ELITE 1500 | ELITE 2500 | ELITE 4000 | Commercial 2950 | Commercial 2450 | Incline Trainer X9i | Incline Trainer X7i |
Motor power, l. with. | 3,5–5 | 3,8–5,5 | 4–6 | 4,25–7 | 7 | 3 | 2,75 |
Maximum speed, km / h | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Minimum speed, km / h | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
Step of change of speeds, km / h | 0,1 | ||||||
Slope, degrees | From -3 to 15 | From -3 to 15 | From -3 to 15 | From -3 to 15 | From -3 to 15 | From -6 to 40 | From -3 to 40 |
Sizes of a cloth, cm | 55x152 | 55x152 | 55x152 | 55x152 | 55x152 | 55x154 | 55x152 |
Number of programs | 34 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 38 |
Max. user weight | 159 | 181 | 181 | 135 | 135 | 145 | 130 |
As can be seen from the above data, the considered devices installed at home allow you to train not only thin and fit people, but also very obese individuals who find it difficult to play sports in public places.
Consumer reviews
Most consumers are satisfied with their purchase. Basically, they note that NordicTrack treadmills take up little space, are comfortable, functional, reliable and designed for a wide range of users - a wide canvas track allows you to play sports and tall and obese people.
Also among the positive points noted by users - high quality of the device, a large number of different training modes, adjusting the degree of inclination of the blade, the ability to control health, the ability to connect music and various additional electronic devicesFor example, a personal tablet.
The negative point noted by almost all consumers is the complexity of the device assembly.
Some models also note the small size of the rollers, providing movement of the running belt, and manual adjustment of the track inclination.
Summing up, we can say: NordicTrack treadmills are rightfully among the most popular home exercise machines.
An overview of the NordicTrack treadmill is below.
