As an ACE-certified personal trainer with a specialization in orthopedic exercise, I advise clients to get at least 30 minutes of cardio on most days of the week outside of our sessions. An ideal running (or walking) buddy, a treadmill makes workouts fly by as fast as your foot turnover on the tread belt. As for the best NordicTrack treadmills of 2023 to add to your home gym setup? Let me break it down. Or, you can mimic that boutique fitness experience by opting for a virtual studio workout setting, which includes full-body strengthening sessions on the mat. No matter which option you choose, the NordicTrack treadmill is designed to challenge your muscles and cardiorespiratory system with its advanced incline and speed options. It’s comfortable enough to adhere to your fitness program with its cushioned running belts, quiet motor, fan, and auto-adjust hands-free capabilities. Rave review: “Absolutely the best workout experience I’ve ever had on a treadmill. The treadmill adjusts incline and speed through the workout keeping you immersed with beautiful scenic views.” The Commercial X22i makes for an all-around winner thanks to its Everest-level steep 40% incline, automatic trainer control, and generous 22-inch HD screen. Recover on -5% declines to keep your mind and muscles guessing with each workout. Rave review: “Have had this thing for a few days now and am in love with it. I’ve got this thing to run/walk anytime without being hindered by weather, time of day, or personal safety, and it’s pretty liberating. I’m just mad it took me this long to get one in the first place.” The NordicTrack 1750 is proof that to get a great workout, you don’t need to shell out an arm and a leg (you’ll need those for your workouts!). The commercial treadmill offers enough speed and incline ranges to challenge your body, while its Bluetooth capabilities, 14-inch screen, and built-in speakers keep you entertained all throughout your endurance run. Rave review: “I’m super happy I made the purchase. It’ll take a while to put together but you won’t be disappointed. The year of iFit is great as well. Love this machine.” Treadmills are notoriously a serious space commitment. At just 6.5 feet long and 5 feet wide, the EXP 7i will let you feel like you’re roaming free in even the tightest of corners. It has a 12 mph speed limit, 12% incline, a 7-inch HD smart screen, and one-touch controls. How it arrives: You have the option to build it yourself or order white glove service to have it delivered and assembled with the packaging hauled away. Rave review: “Holy smokes! This thing is a beast and probably the best purchase I have made for myself in years. I use it daily. I highly recommend the iFit membership to explore the world while you walk, run, or hike. The 32-inch screen makes it so immersive and the experience is legendary. Never had a treadmill this nice and I have used many of them at the gym/home.” If you’ve hit a plateau in your running journey, the NordicTrack Elite is about to kick it up a notch. It offers an industry-leading 40% incline, a 32-inch (or 22-inch) tilt and pivot HD screen to stay immersed from every angle, and all the bells and whistles that make it a great machine, from auto controls to an adjustable sound bar. Rave review: “Runs quiet and smooth. Best home treadmill to date.” If you’re an incline junkie, a treadmill with too high of a deck can squash your cardio plans. Like all treadmills from the EXP series, the EXP 14i is 8 inches from the ground at the lowest incline and maxes out at 13 inches. It has a 14-inch HD touchscreen, a standard 20-by-60-inch tread belt, and a range of -3 to 12% incline (which you’re more likely to be able to enjoy thanks to its low step height). Rave review: “I’m coming up on one year with my NordicTrack and iFit membership. I’m trying not to oversell this, but it’s been life-altering. The combo of the machine, tech device, and iFit trainers has been incredible. From minute one, I was hooked. This machine and these trainers gave me the confidence to set a goal I never in my wildest dreams thought I could accomplish—a half-marathon.” With its 22-inch rotating screen, cushioned running belt, and crisp sound system, the Commercial 2450 is a solid addition to any home gym or open space in your living room. Paired with your own heart rate monitor, it’ll automatically adjust your gears to keep you in an optimal heart rate zone. While the Incline series will have you dripping with sweat on its hilly terrain, both the Commercial 2450 and EXP series offer that same interactive fitness experience with all the treadmill features you’d need for a satisfying and challenging workout, like a powerful yet quiet motor, cushioned belt to minimize impact on the joints, Bluetooth capabilities, a cooling fan, and more. For example, the Commercial series is designed for standard at-home use and features handy specs like a 360-degree rotating HD touchscreen, -3% to 15% incline and decline to train at various intensities, and a 20-by-60 tread belt. Incline treadmills, like the Elite, Commercial X221, and Commercial X321 share those same features with the bonus of at least -5% decline and a whopping 40% incline. The EXP series caters to the average runner or walker with its smaller HD touch screen and standard incline and speed options. It’s also more affordable. Additionally, depending on which model you choose, a NordicTrack treadmill can be far less expensive than a yearly gym membership. The more you use your tread, the less it’ll cost per use.
