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NordicTrack Commercial 1750
The NordicTrack Treadmill model Commercial 1750 (NTL 14010) is marketed as a commercial-grade model treadmill for home use. It has all the features (and more) and sturdiness of a health club treadmill but the actual specifications are a slightly below what you find at your local gym.
Health Club Features at Below Health Club Price
NordicTrack introduced this model to meet the demands of the serious runners who didn’t want to always go to the gym, yet couldn’t afford to fill their homes with health-club-priced fitness equipment. At a price of over $1,500, buyers will have to decide where that falls in their need for a commercial level at home workout machine.
Commercial 1750 Features and Highlights
Some of the stand out features mentioned by users was the special platform cushioning technology that softens the impact to spine and knees. Several reviewers mentioned this as a very beneficial feature, especially compared to running outdoors on hard or frozen surfaces.
iFit Live Fitness Mapping and Fitness Tracking Software
One of the most attractive features is the iFit software program which lets you track and upload your personal workouts or download one of their pre-programmed exercise paths.
Use iFit to Run a Real Course via the Touchscreen and Google Maps
Using Google Maps and the built in 7” touchscreen, iFit lets you chart your own course and then the iFit program will adjust the treadmill to match the elevation of the actual terrain.
Or download one of iFit’s pre-programmed races such as Central Park, New York, the Boston Marathon or a run through the streets of Paris. These were mentioned by several people online as a feature that kept workouts fun and interesting.
Tailored Workouts to Meet Fitness Goals – Assisted by Jillian Michaels
The option to follow a workout with Jillian Michaels from the Biggest Loser is touted on the company website, but doesn’t come up much in online discussions. Whether because there are ample workout choices with iFit as well as the ability to chart your own course, or because of her reputation as “America’s toughest trainer” isn’t clear!
Steep Incline and Hard to Find Decline Settings
A decline option up to -3% and an incline up to 15% is part of what makes this home model feel like it has gym quality options. The decline walk and run is popular on TV fitness shows and this machine provides the option to work out those different leg muscle groups.
Potential Nordic Track Treadmill Commercial 1750 Drawbacks
Price is always a personal issue but for some the $1,500 to almost $3,000 price range was out of budget or beyond their needs. But with a wide price range depending on sales and smart shopping there is at least some price flexibility available for those who find the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 model appealing.
The iFit technology does require use of a home wireless internet connection to enable all the features. Some people had a hard time setting it up but seemed to get through it because they often went on to rave about the personal mapping and workout tracking features.
Some people thought the speakers, touted by Nordic Track as an Intermix Acoustics 3.0 product, were not up to the sound quality they expected, but not all reviewers felt this way and with an iPod connection on the console personal headphones can also be used.
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Features and Specifications
• The motor is a robust 3.5 CHP (continuous duty horsepower) model which is more than adequate to support the serious runner
• A tread length of 60” can accommodate runners over 6’ tall giving it plenty of versatility for the whole family
• One-touch controls mean push-button operation of incline and speed for minimal distraction
• -3% - 15% incline range for full range of hill ascent/descent options
• An automatically adjusting or manual-set oversize 8” fan provides a cooling breeze in an indoor environment
• It has a two-ply commercial grade treadbelt for a quieter running experience
• The weight capacity is 350 lbs
• The motor, deck and frame are covered by a lifetime warranty, 5-year warranty for parts and electronic and 2 years for labor
• The touchscreen size is 7”
• A spacesaving feature is the ability to lift the treadmill portion upright into the arms of the console. However the feet and console remain upright so it’s not a position that allows storage under a bed, for example
• Additional details such as the manufacturing process for the precision machined rollers are available on the Nordic Track website
• Heart rate grip monitor and wireless chest pulse
• Unit dimensions 80.6” L X 36.63” W X 73.375 H
For more information, visit the NordicTrack website