What to look for when you’re buying a Nordic Track Treadmill


If you want exercise equipment, stick with the giants in the industry; you will definitely get the best. Icon Health and Fitness have created many different exercise equipment brands and are well known all over the world for their quality standards. That’s why a Nordic track treadmill is definitely a best buy.

The Nordic track treadmill range has lots of treadmills, so choosing can definitely be a bit of a headache. No matter what you’re looking at, it’s important to consider what features you want to come with the treadmill. These will mostly be determined by what you want to use it for and how much weight it will have to take. You can have a look at some of these points to help you narrow down:

  1. Check how much horsepower it packs, as this will determine the slowest and the fastest that you can go. You can get some motors going pretty high, up to 4 horsepower, and that’s pretty heavy duty. You will also generally pay more the higher the horsepower.
  2. Look at the miles per hour you can get on speed settings. Each Nordic track treadmill is created to give you different speeds, but you as a user, you need to know exactly what you need. If you want higher speeds, you will be looking at the more professional use treadmills, like the ones used by athletes. Think about your weight in relation the speed also.
  3. Belt width for any treadmill is a must-check before you buy. A belt that’s too narrow is an invitation to accidents. One that’s too wide is a waste because they cost more. Belt width is usually determined by a person’s body size.
  4. Check on belt length as well. A tall person who has longer strides should go for a treadmill that has a long belt. If you are short or of average height, go for regular length, which is about 50” long. Correct belt length is also important for preventing accidents.
  5. Each Nordic track treadmill will come with different weight specifications and you need to check carefully how much weight it can take, especially if it’s going to be used by heavy people. The heavier the weight that a treadmill can take, the more it will cost.
  6. Check if your treadmill of choice comes with inclines. There are some treadmills that step up your exercise by allowing you to flick a dial and get an incline. You may also want to check just how many degrees you’ll be getting. Note that some treadmills require you to stop and adjust buttons to get an incline, while with other more advanced models, you can check on the fly.
  7. Each Nordic track treadmill has a console to with an LED display as well as a place to put your bits and bobs while you exercise. Look to see whether what’s tracked on the LED is what you want and if the console will hold the basics – a water bottle, your phone and keys.
  8. Nordic treadmills are generally of the highest quality, but if you’re a frequent user, check how much cushioning there is to protect both your knees and your feet. Many times, frequent runners realize that lack of proper cushioning has resulted in injuries that take a long time to heal.
  9. You can get treadmills that come with pre-programmed exercise routines, so that they guide you through the best way to use for maximum benefit. This is useful especially if you don’t have a coach, so go for it.

A Nordic track treadmill is definitely top of the range. Using the checklist provided above, you will definitely get something to suit your needs.