NordicTrack T Series Treadmills

10 reviews for NordicTrack T Series Treadmills

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Matthew Creel – May 9, 2020

   
   This review is for the NordicTrack T 6.5 Si Treadmill + 1 Year iFit Membership (WORTH IT!) with the 10-inch screen.I have owned this treadmill for 5 months 1 day as of the current date/writing of this review (May 9, 2020).This is the first treadmill I have ever owned (I actually bought it as a gift to my girlfriend) and it has been awesome! She loves it too, of course.Assembly: 4/5 – The assembly was interesting, to say the least, but with the help of my girlfriend, it took us between an hour or two to finish. I’m pretty sure it was much closer to two hours. I do not think it is possible to assemble by yourself but kudos to you if you manage to get it assembled on your own. Then again, try it by yourself and you’ll be so worked up from not having an extra 30 pairs of hands to help that you’ll be ready to run 30 miles when it’s all said and done. I personally would not recommend it, though. You, in some instances, need someone to hold the upper half of the frame while the other is screwing stuff in to anchor it all together. I mentioned the assembly was interesting earlier in the sense of how everything eventually came together so perfectly. There’s always one or two small hiccups with getting a screw hole to align…maybe it is just me but that seems to always be expected when I put anything together. I do recall having a slight issue where some wires on the right-hand side needed to be tucked away. I think we were able to rig it so they stayed put so no real big issues there – they are actually run through/inside the right bar that stands vertically touching the floor. The only bar connecting the bottom of the treadmill to the top…it’s maybe at a slight 20-degree angle. Anyways, those particular wires are used to connect either the speakers, monitor, or both. Either way, you have to have them. I rate the instructions and everything assembly related a 4/5 deducting one star because you need a second person. As far as how well written the instructions goes and the lack of wtf’s that DIDN’T happen, much (which is good by the way), I rate that a 5/5.Quality: 5/5 – I personally think the quality of the treadmill, build materials, the built-in 10 inch screen, speakers, and any other random odds and ends to be pretty good quality. There is a lot of plastic but it all feels solid and sturdy and should last for many, many years to come.Noise: 5/5 – I think the noise is about as quiet as you can make a treadmill. Then again, if you’re running in place on something suspended off the ground then there are bound to be thuds with each step…I speak from firsthand experience. The speakers get quite loud so that’s good noise if you are playing music or watching some of the iFit videos which will be discussed further down but not TOO far in-depth since I want to keep my review specifically on the treadmill itself. Yes, I realize iFit is more…fit…to be in the feature section below yet here it is. :)Features: 4.5/5 – If you want some good bells and whistles without dropping three grand on a Ferrari-like treadmill this is absolutely more than enough. Especially if you’re like me and have never owned a treadmill before. It is a 10-speed treadmill with 10 levels of incline that increment from being flat (0.0) all the way to (45-degree angle upwards maybe?)10.0 at 0.1 increments. The iFit membership I think is stunning! Running in another country or hillside with a trainer all while enjoying the scenery (don’t wimp out on monitor size or this is less enjoyable) while getting a good workout makes using this treadmill so much more enjoyable/pleasant. I’m not sure what the little orange/yellow cushion things are called but they are there as support for your joints. When you land, from jogging or running, they squish down to reduce the impact on your knees and other joints. I thought they looked silly but now that I know how well they work and what they are for I don’t think they are so funny anymore. The other features you can more easily see from viewing the posted pictures. Cupholders, how big the speakers are, buttons, other little knickknacks. I have not had to use the folding feature of the treadmill to “tuck” it away in a corner but I did enjoy playing with the feature when putting it together. I have only used it honestly like 2-3 times and from what I could tell it works well. I do like that there is a “no slam” feature where if when you are letting it down and it slips it won’t come crashing down. It will catch itself and slowly lower itself down automagically safe and sound…so that’s neat. I docked half a point because the heartbeat sensor(s) you put your hands on don’t really work all that well. I don’t expect them to be 100% perfect or accurate by any means but I found that I have to, more of than not, situate my hands jusssst the right way for it to start giving me a readout. No biggie for me personally, since I have a Fitbit watch, but for anyone out there who is curious…it doesn’t work very well for me personally. You might not have any issues with yours but I do with mine. Again, no deal-breaker for me by any means.iFit Membership: 5/5 – This I am going to briefly touch on and recommend everyone visit the NordicTrack website under the iFit section. I would post a link but I don’t know if Amazon filters those out or not so I’ll leave it up to you to learn your way around google. There is a TON of information there if you are interested for more information. Our purchase included the 1-year free iFIt membership. I am pretty certain that alone is a $300 value. What I like about it the most is that my girlfriend and I have created our own accounts and can share the membership. This way I can track my workouts and she can track hers on our own unique accounts. Logging in and out is pretty seamless (couple touches and you’re logged in). I believe once you login once it doesn’t log you out automatically so it’s a matter of swapping accounts based on who is about to workout. You can keep track of things such as what days we worked out on, what workout we did, for how long, calories burned, and a LOT more. The membership is honestly a really great idea though. Just make sure you have your treadmill somewhat close to your modem or router (for Internet). Like most things nowadays…the videos need to be streamed while you are viewing them. Aka, you need to be online and connected to the Internet. So be aware of your placement when deciding where to put your treadmill.I hope this review has helped anyone on the fence as to what they want for their next treadmill.Happy treading!

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   therudder1 – June 11, 2023

   
   Make assembly easier and faster by following the tips and tricks below. I was able to assemble it by myself in about 2hrs. but highly recommend working with an able bodied helper.The step by step Instructions are actually some of the most logical and clearest I’ve ever seen. You can do this – just prepare and take your time.Before placing on the floor, find out which end is the front of the machine while it’s still in the box to avoid having to pick it back up and turning it around as it weighs approximately 200lbs. The power cord is at the bottom front center of the machine.Use a power ratchet or socket wrench with a 1/2” long socket, on a 6” wobbly (or fixed) extender. There are 8 bolts at the base of the vertical arms supporting the console (4 each side) that you’ll appreciate this tool set up for over the crescent wrench (not included) the instructions tell you to use. Two of the four bolts on each side in particular would be almost impossible to fully tighten with a crescent wrench. First start the bolts and then tighten as some of the bolts need the arms to have play to be started.They are also two 1/2” locking nuts you must remove and then tighten to attach the piston under the deck you’ll want to use this set up with.The above bolts and nuts are the only parts for which I would recommend a power tool or socket wrench.Use a manual Phillips screwdriver (not included), magnetic tip if possible for all screws Don’t use a power drill or over tighten as the screws go into plastic.Use the T-Handle Allen wrenches that are included for all Allen screws – using an Allen bit on a power drill will strip/round out the screw drives.Have an able bodied helper, if you are not especially for steps 13-15 where you or they needs to hold up the very heavy deck while you attach a bracket and the piston underneath. I was able to do this by myself by placing the parts ready to go and the tools underneath the deck before I lifted it up to install the parts.

   
3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Ben.Dover;) – June 4, 2023

   
   1: Make sure to allow/choose delivery inside entryway. This thing is *heavy*, and *huge*. Objectively speaking, you need a strong back, knees, and arms to maneuver the machine into a good assembly position. Either assemble 95% yourself (see #4), get some help with assembly, or choose the option for installation by a technician.2: Much of the effort was spent pulling the thing out of the box. Break the box down by cutting the sides to be flat with the floor. The control console and hand holds are under the walk bed.3: Choose a room for it to live in, because un-assembling is harder than first putting together.4: Although I was able to assemble it by myself, you *MUST* have a second person hold up the running bed so that the lift piston can be installed. It must be held aloft at a specific height, which means that a second person is mandatory. Don’t try to prop it up using a door frame, the running bed is heavy. The lift piston has a connection that is very close to the floor, which means you must have a second person, or risk injury.5: You DO NOT need to subscribe or sign up to iFit to use the machine. It works fine without a subscription. For my specific model, to ‘unlock’ the machine to use it without having to use/sign up for iFit, make sure the machine is powered ON, with a lit up display, then press the iFIt button (it will beep) and hold it until it beeps a second time a few seconds later.This model roughly calculates calories, keeps track of distance, time during current session, pulse (which I think is inaccurate), and also shows intensity. If you do not use iFit, you won’t have the custom workouts or ‘maps’, so you’ll have to manually change grade and speed. The UP/DOWN buttons for elevation and speed allow small increments of change – you can walk at 1.7 mph at a grade of [edited: in increments of .5%, 3.5%, .5%, or 9.5%], etc.Extra Note: if you want to change the distance measurement from meters to feet, then you need to go into the settings menu, select “English” for feet, or “meters” for meters, then press enter.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   michael dalton – May 30, 2023

   
   I recommend downloading the user manual / installation instructions prior to purchasing. It specifies the required clear area around the sides and rear of the treadmill. Total area needed is approx. 15’ X 6.6’. The rails on each side of the track are slippery and angled downward towards the track. DO NOT WEAR SOCKS! WEAR GOOD NON-SLIP SHOES. I like the key that will stop the tread if you slip or fall. ALWAYS KEEP THE KEY ATTACHED TO YOUR PERSON WHILE USING THE TREADMILL. Could not find Amazon’s policy for delivering this 203# package up a flight of stairs. I paid the $20.00 fee to have it delivered to any room in the house. The two delivery men agreed to carry it upstairs. One man weighed approx. 120# and the other approx. 140#. They had to drag it up the stairs. I recommend unpacking it downstairs and carrying it up in the separate pieces. The single track component is a lot easier to carry upstairs than the complete package. The plastic control panel is boxed up underneath the heavy track so I recommend removing the track before removing the styrofoam and support boards that helps support the weight of the track. Have a rubber mat for underneath the machine and a surge protector to plug into before you install the treadmill. I used a 36”X 78” mat and it fits perfectly. I like that the track raises up for storage and that keeps children off and it will not operate without the key and that won’t allow children from turning it on. The motor for the track is fairly quiet but the motor for the incline is pretty loud for the few seconds it takes to raise or lower the track. The loudest noise made is my stomping on the track. Needed to turn tv volume up a couple notches. I’m 6’, 200 #s and my foot can hit the back end of the track if I take an unusually long stride so the length of the the track is good but could not be any shorter. Was difficult finding out if it was made in USA or China. Now that I have it I found it to be made in China.I would recommend this treadmill and feel it’s very affordable for what get.

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   DWG – January 11, 2022

   
   Amazon Shipping: 0 starsICON Services: 10 starsAssembly: 4 starsSoftware: 0 starsTreadmill 5 starsOverall: 4 starsAmazon Shipping:First off, I left delivery instructions to leave the treadmill at our front door since the description said the shipping weight was 300 pounds. If left at my front door my motion sensors would alert me,and I would only have had to slide it across the threshold to get it into the house.What happened instead was the carrier came with a high bed truck that did not have a lift gate. Who in their right mind would try to deliver a 300 pound box with no lift gate??? As the two guys lowered it off the truck in front of my garage, it slipped out of their hands and fell the last foot or so. They then laid the box down and left. This was all captured on my security camera. My wife and I are 70 and we then had to drag the 300 pound box 30 feet and lift it up the two steps to the front door. 0 stars to Amazon shipping.ICON Services and Software issue 1:After unpacking the treadmill, we saw that the left rear foot and left rail each had foot long cracks in the plastic. The instruction manual has a big red stop sign that says Do Not Return to store; email ICON Services instead. I was of course skeptical, but I titled my email “Damaged in Shipping” and filled in all the info they asked for: model number, serial number, part numbers, and photos of the damage. The next day I received an email from some bot that basically said “Go read the manual, did this help?”. I replied pointing to the title of my email.The next day I received a very polite email from a human that asked that I send a photo of the nameplate that contained the model number so that they could insure that they were sending the correct parts. This was not really unreasonable, but in the back of my mind I was thinking that it could be the start of a run around. Some reviewers had already compleined about the parts they needed being out of stock. Much to my surprise, the following day I received an email with a tracking number. A few days later I got the replacement parts which I easily installed and my machine was whole again. Kudos and 10 stars to ICON Services, 0 stars to the software bot that told me to go read the manual even though the title of my original email was “Damaged in Shipping”.Assembly:My old ProForm treadmill which this run replaces, had a one piece console that was not too hard to assemble. This new NordicTrack console came in multiple pieces which literally required at least four hands to assemble. Particularly the plastic cross beam that was split into multiple pieces and had wires dangling out and then had to be screwed back together. So assembly gets one or two stars knocked off.Inital start up and software issue 2:I never intended to use the iFit software so I just expected to plug in the machine and start running. Nope, the machine comes software “Locked”, and the instructions say to load their app onto your phone or use a PC to go to their website and then follow the instructions. I first tried the PC, but the link they give just kept running me in circles, always taking me to a Create An Account page, which I did not want to do because those things always ask for credit card numbers and then start charging and are difficult to cancel.Then I tried loading their app onto my phone. The instructions in the app did not match what was happening on my phone, but with a couple of intelligent guesses, the machine unlocked. Initially the belt would not move, but after turning it on and off several times, it all finally started to work. If you only want to use the treadmill standalone and not use the iFIt software, there is absolutely no reason to software lock the machine and annoy the user. Again, 0 stars for software.Software issue 3:When our electric company notified us that they would be turning off power for maintenance, I unplugged the treadmill until power came back on. When it did, I turned the machine on to check it, and it immediately started to raise the incline, even though I did not request it. I turned it off and on several times, but every time I turned it on, the incline continued to increase and the incline indicator blinked on and off as though it were some kind of error indicator. The incline continued to increase untill the machine jammed up all the way to the maximum incline. Thinking that some limit switch might be damaged, I pulled the cover off the base to check. There were no visible limit switches and when I turned it on one more time, the incline started to go down. This is when I guessed that maybe it was merely calibrating the incline. I checked the back of the manual and sure enough there was a procedure for calibrating the incline. However, for the machine to suddenly start this by intself is unacceptable. Also, it has this big alphanumeric display. It should have put up a message that said “Calibrating: Do Not Turn Off”, but all it did was blink the incline number. So, 0 stars for uncommanded movement and no message.Overall:Now that we are past all the above issues, we are quite satisfied with the treadmill. It is quieter than our old Proform and we really like the soft lowering feature that the ProForm did not have.

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Morgan Powers – November 21, 2019

   
   After searching for a good price point on a treadmill, on Amazon PRIME day (July 15, 2019), I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a NordicTrack 6.5Si, which I had delivered to my home. I’m an older guy who works in an office and previously could never seem to get enough cardio. Though I’ve heard stories about how the average treadmill becomes a coat hanger after six months, I was determined to never let this happen to me. I looked at several pre-owned units that were for sale on various classified ad websites and also a number of new units on the major reseller websites. After carefully considering all the collective info, I eventually decided on the NordicTrack 6.5Si as the best value for the money to meet my goals.DeliveryThe unit was delivered on-time and no parts were missing upon receipt. I’m SUPER GLAD I had the unit delivered because there is a small set of cement steps leading to the entrance to my home and the shipping carton was very long (5+ feet) and extremely heavy. Two large men took a fairly long time to negotiate the cement steps/doorway area into my home and were greatly relieved to finally be able to set the unit down once inside my home.AssemblyThough I’m fairly mechanically inclined, it took 9-hours with only a few breaks (far longer than expected) from the time I slit open the carton to the time I tightened the last bolt on the treadmill for use with only a few breaks, so plan your full Saturday or Sunday accordingly. The project wasn’t technically difficult, and instructions were clear—just a significant number of time-consuming steps involved in the assembly process. Also, there’s a point toward the end of assembly in which YOU WILL DEFINITELY REQUIRE a second person to assist for a few minutes. No human can simultaneously bear the weight of the entire treadmill deck (belt area) while tightening the underneath bolts that are attached to the frame, unless, of course, your arms happen to be five-feet long and you can also bench-press 300-lbs. Trust me, I tried to accomplish this alone for a long time beyond what I can describe and still failed.WorkoutThe next day, though I was still pretty sore from assembling the treadmill, I changed my routine to include getting up ½-hour earlier for my treadmill workout; bio break; two glasses of water w/a handful of raw spinach; then force myself onto the treadmill regardless if I’m tired/sick/lazy….As part of this, I also made a stalwart commitment to NEVER miss a treadmill day—no matter what. For the first couple months, my treadmill routine strictly comprised “Manual” mode in which I manually shifted between treadmill Speed 4 with the incline feature on Level 4, then to Speed 5 w/no incline, then to Speed 7.5 w/no incline, and repeat this cycle for 30-minutes. After a while, my body adjusted to running on the treadmill five times p/week, and I started to mix it up twice a week or so with the available On-Demand workouts to prevent boredom. These modules are interesting to watch and run the gamut from fairly easy novice to insanely challenging expert level. Though I also purchased the upgrade for a personal trainer package, I have not yet tapped this function to date, since I’m still not ready for that high-intensity level of cardio (suspect some of these pro trainers must be T-800 model Cyborgs). Astonishingly, between following Mark Wahlberg’s diet (older ripped guy, right??), along with a very light weight-training/push-ups/sit-ups regimen, I’m actually starting to get ripped—despite in my ever multiplying 50+ years…. Doesn’t matter if it’s raining or 100-degrees outside, every day I get my cardio. Never thought I’d see my abs again, but right now I can probably squeeze out a four-pack. I’m convinced the treadmill is the key to this, since nothing else has really changed in my routine, save for the treadmill portion.Treadmill OperationOverall, the NordicTrack 6.5Si is a great little unit and I’m super-happy with the investment. Precise and well-crafted, the unit smoothly folds upright to reduce the footprint in my living space. The console immediately synced with my home WiFi. Graphics/audio on the 10-inch monitor are crystal clear. However, the console’s operating controls must have been designed by a millennial or someone else with 20/20 vision, because I can’t see the 8-point font displayed in white on the control buttons without reading glasses, which I don’t like to wear when I’m running on a treadmill. Moreover, the issue is exacerbated by tiny control buttons that are way too small on the touch screen. It’s like trying to hit a tiny moving target while running. Inevitably, I’ll hit the wrong speed or incline button, which is a distraction from my workout. It would be great if some day NordicTrack can add a voice activation function, so users don’t have to push buttons whatsoever while working out.The On-Demand modules are interesting, and the aesthetics are breathtaking. Sometimes, it kind of takes the sting out of a challenging run, since the vibe feels like you’re running next to a pro trainer on a beach or through the woods in some exotic location. There are countless varieties/workouts/levels to choose from. That said, I wish there were a few in which the trainers didn’t speak at all. Most of them won’t stop yacking, which is disruptive when I’m trying to get my head in the zone. Also, it could just be me, but I was unable to find a headphone jack or any way whatsoever to sync my Sony XM wireless headphones to the treadmill. The only option I could find was to play audio or my own music through the treadmill’s built-in speaker system. This is not a plausible option for me, since I’m not confident other people in my home would like to listen to Slipknot or the equivalent cranked for a 1/2-hour every morning. As a work-around I usually listed to music on my iPhone with headphones and turn the sound off on the On-Demand modules.The motor/belt have worked perfectly with plenty of power under constant change. However, the console software frequently gets “hung-up” while updating and I have to reboot at least once a week. In fact, a couple weeks ago I had to perform a “hard reset,” which was a hassle because it seriously delayed my only window to work out in the morning and killed my routine.Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the NordicTrack 6.5Si. For me, selecting a treadmill was a big investment decision, which, fortunately, turned out to be the right one.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   mjteach1 – February 25, 2021

   
   I’ve been looking for a treadmill for quite awhile, and while I would have loved to buy one from Peloton, I didn’t want to wait around until May, and I also didn’t want to spend a fortune. Believe me, I thought that purchasing a treadmill under $1000 was a risky proposition, but ultimately, I am very happy with T6.5S from NordicTrack.Let me start by saying I was skeptical about the price of $697 from Amazon. Why was it marked down so much? I think I discovered this when the treadmill was delivered to my home. Be aware that this treadmill comes in a very large box and weighs 200 pounds. I paid the extra $20 for it to be delivered to the room of my choice; which was down a flight of stairs that has some pretty tight corners. I live alone, so this was absolutely the best option. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to open the box (which had some pretty severe gouges/rips in it, by the way) until that evening. Had I been able to open it with the delivery crew present, I would have sent it back immediately. The side rail (made of mostly plastic) had ripped from the MDF underlayment (surface just under the tread), and had shattered in multiple places. I discovered this after removing several of the parts and packaging.Well, I went right to my computer and contacted Amazon chat support to inform them of the issue. They were great, actually, and immediately scheduled the delivery of a replacement treadmill. I boxed the damaged treadmill back up, though the email from Amazon that I received a moment later told me that was unnecessary as the Amazon staff that were to pick up the damaged treadmill would bring packing materials.So, a week later the delivery men for the new treadmill showed up. They immediately told me they wouldn’t deliver the treadmill down to my basement, but after I told them that I paid for that service and argued a bit, they agreed to. I have to warn you, the design of the packaging of this treadmill is pretty poor. If it is rested on a corner of the box, or even the side with any force, it will likely get damaged. It might be a good idea to warn the delivery guys about this before they transport it to the room of your choice. I also now wonder if Amazon tried to pawn off the damaged one to me initially, knowing full well it was damaged. I guess I’ll never know.In any case, the new treadmill made it to my basement unharmed. After unpackaging all of the parts (carefully placing the foam inserts aside in case I had to repackage it), I was confident that nothing had been damaged in transport. I then read the entire assembly manual, which I highly recommend doing, so that you know what is coming. After getting the necessary tools (Screwdriver, adjustable wrench, and a socket set if you have one), I assembled the treadmill in about an hour and a half. I was able to do it myself, but it would certainly be easier with two people; particularly the point where you have to hold the treadmill up at an angle while you assemble the piston that allows you to lift it up and down for storage if you want to (I just leave mine down).Once the entire treadmill was assembled, I plugged into the wall with a power strip (also, recommended) and turned it on. Yes, I’m sure you’ve read all of the other emails about the requirement to sign up for iFit. Well true, the iFit icon does show up on the screen, and there is a bunch of documentation in the packaging about it, but as everyone else has mentioned, you just hold down the iFit logo button on the keypad for about 15-20 seconds and the warning will go away. Note: you need to have the safety/Stop magnet applied to the grab bar, or this process won’t work. Also, I’ve notice that you only need to do this the very first time you power the treadmill on; on every subsequent power-up, it goes straight to the regular dashboard.As far as the functionality of the treadmill goes, it’s actually pretty great, and just what I need. It’s quite simple with settings for incline and speed (both up to 10) and I like that I can just touch ‘5’ for 5 mph if I want to, instead of using the up or down arrows. There are some other features for different workouts that I haven’t used yet, but I’m sure I will get to them. I’ve also discovered that it is very important to have the treadmill on a very flat surface. Otherwise, the tread will shift to one side. Even with the slightest incline in my floor, I noticed this a little bit. Once I figured out the best placement though, it was fine. Also, I noticed that the surface under the tread was virtually free of oil (probably from laying around in the Amazon warehouse for some time), so I purchased some silicone-based treadmill oil that you apply every 50 miles or so, and it works great! The display also comes with speakers installed, which guess you can plug your iPhone or iPod into with an auxiliary cord. Not sure I’ll ever do that, as I just have headphones. Also, the sensitivity of the pulse meter on the grab bar has been hit or miss. Oh well, can’t have everything.So, was the process a bit of a pain? Well, yes, but overall, not too bad, and well worth it for the price. I’m totally satisfied with this treadmill and it does everything I need it to do.

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Ace – May 21, 2023

   
   Got tired of my crowded gym. Did some research. Measured the gym treadmills and used that to find a treadmill for home. I like the length of the gym treadmill especially running the distance.1. It is heavy, I suggest you have them bring it in your hallway entry.2. You will need help lifting the treadmill out of the box or you can break the box on all sides to get the treadmill out.3. The layers of the box are in three. First layer tools, legs, then the treadmill (belt is already installed), third layer (below the treadmill) is the screen head.4. Took an hour to build (alone). You will need additional tools. All nuts are grouped together and labeled which is awesome for me.5. I had to log in to activate but I did not do the free trial. Just added my email. You have to press the sync button on the treadmill so it can sync to your log in activation code. If that doesn’t make sense YouTube it, there is a video that can walk you through it.6. Buy a surge protector, it’s needed.7. It isn’t loud or quiet. The belt is sturdy and tight. I compare it to the treadmills at the gym.8. I suggest having it in a hard floor in its own room because of the sound. I put the TV music loud..and run.9. You can sync your phone because it has speakers on it..but I am not sure if it’s for all phones. I haven’t played around with it.10. I haven’t played around with much of the other buttons either. I just turn it on and run or walk in an incline.Overall, Best decision, best investment. I love this treadmill.Suggestion: Take pictures of the box condition before you open it. My box was pretty banged up but there is so much padding nothing was damaged thank goodness. But just in case.

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   galleywest – June 20, 2020

   
   Brief background on me, so you can compare your running style and needs to mine in your decision for this treadmill or another:• My details: mid-40s, 5’1″, small to medium build.• Running history: I’ve been consistently running 3 miles 4-6 times a week for over 20 years• Speed: At the moment, 8:30 to 8:45 minute miles (I’d like to get back to 8:00 to 8:15 minute miles, though)• Style: Almost entirely treadmill running, which has allowed me to avoid major injuries and strains.When the gyms closed due to the pandemic I was forced to take my running outside, which left my feet, ankles, and knees aching. I knew I needed a treadmill. I am a treadmill fanatic, having run on many over the years. I am very picky about what I like and don’t like and knew what I wanted: a durable treadmill with good shock absorption which would stand up to almost daily use. I ended up choosing the NordicTrac T Series with the 5-inch screen. I have had this treadmill for over two weeks now and have run on it almost every night since I got it. It meets and exceeds my needs in almost every way.Pros:• Running is very comfortable, the shock absorption is very good–I noticed a difference right away in how my legs and feet felt compared to running outside. It has been comfortable every night I have run on it, no aches or strains.• It sits flat–I absolutely hate running on a treadmill that is slightly inclined when it is supposed to be at a 0 grade. If you’ve ever experienced this you know what I’m talking about.• The size is comfortable, plenty of room on the belt–but I am short so take that into consideration.• The screen allows me to track my distance in either laps (.25 miles per lap) or with a standard distance tracker. I’m a total nerd about tracking my pace and this shows distance to the thousandths spot rather than the more usual tenths and hundredths (i.e. it shows you have run 1.457 miles rather than 1.45 or 1.4). It’s dumb, but I love this feature.• The speed and incline buttons are intuitive and user-friendly in their positioning on the console.• It’s very easy to fold up and pull down.• You can crank it up for a hard run or interval training. I have it up to 8 mph on occasion and there is no wobble or shake.• The range of incline is good and the movement up and down is smooth. If inclines are your thing you should have plenty to work with here.• The price was right–for a treadmill of this caliber it was a great deal. Higher-end commercial-grade treadmills can be upwards of two grand or more, and this was less than half that.Cons:• During assembly there were a couple of times where the screws almost or just didn’t quite fit where they were supposed to. We “fixed” it by brute force and a drill, but it was frustrating at the time.• I do wish this version had a fan, but you can always purchase one to attach to the treadmill if you need one.• The heart-rate monitor is useless, but whatever.Unknowns:• I haven’t tried the speakers. I watch my tablet or listen to music/podcasts on my phone and use headphones. The shelf for your tablet is really nice though, for what that’s worth. UPDATE: I tried them, they’re pretty terrible. Definitely don’t rely on them. They are too quiet and the sound quality is pretty bad.To summarize, this is a worthwhile investment if you want a solid treadmill for your running routine (or if you’re looking to make running part of your daily life). I’m extremely happy with it and will be using it for my daily run from here on out.UPDATE:I’ve been using the treadmill about 5 times a week or so since I bought it a couple of months ago, so I thought I would update on how it’s holding up (if that is useful). Overall, still sturdy and comfortable. Still very kind to my knees and ankles, which is important to me. No issues with shaking or squeaking.Two issues I do notice:1. the belt has a tendency to slide to one side or the other while running, so I have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t get chewed up by sliding too far. Adjusting the belt does help but it still does slide. For whatever reason, once the machine seems to be warmed up and I am running faster, the sliding is much less of a problem. (Also, as a side note, the last home treadmill we had was far more prone to sliding than this one–it may just be something endemic to home treadmills).2. On occasion when I switch the treadmill on it goes all the way through an incline cycle. By this I mean the platform raises itself as far as it can and then lowers itself again. Then it’s fine and I start my run.I would not deduct from my original rating for these issues. It’s still a great treadmill and I’m so happy not to have to go to the gym right now!

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Erica ADO – May 15, 2023

    
    I have had this treadmill going on two years. I purchased it in 2021, to replace a lower-cost treadmill that did not have any automatic incline settings. Like many people, in the fog of COVID, I had a new appreciation for a home gym and wanted a more advanced treadmill.The best benefit of this treadmill, for me, is the incline settings. The ability to change the incline, up to max 10, really enables me to have more dynamic running and walking workouts. We do not live in a hilly area, and I cannot access hills nearby. I appreciate that I can now have that workout from home! I often use an app-guided workout (Aaptiv) and they do have incline workouts that go up to 15, but always make do with this treadmill going up to 10. It it a steep incline and sufficient for my workout needs. Two years in, the treadmill still manages to change inclines and speeds with ease, and the treadmill is easily used at least 2-3 times a week.Mine is kept in the garage, in a workout area with a TV and weights, etc… I do fold it up after each use so the garage space can still be used for other items. It is easy to fold and I like that it has that ability.I am very happy with this treadmill. I combine walking/running and weight workouts, and since adding this treadmill to my home, I have not had a need to rejoin a local gym.