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Nordictrack Elliptical Trainers – Stylish Design and Comfort
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Nordictrack elliptical trainers grew out of the Nordictrack company’s original, unique exercise design, the Nordic ski machine. Everyone remembers these from the many infomercials on television back in the 1980’s. The company has since branched out into a variety of types of exercise equipment and even sports apparel. In the process, they’ve developed a mid-range line of Nordictrack elliptical machines that focus on the same blend of stylish design and comfort that their earlier ski machines did.
The company offers six different styles of Nordictrack elliptical trainers ranging in price from $800 to almost $3,000, although the ones that are around $1,000 are by far the most popular with buyers. Originally made in the USA, most are now produced in China or Taiwan since Nordictrack was purchased by ICON Fitness in 1999.NordicTrack Closeouts! - Save on Elliptical Trainers
Nordictrack’s philosophy and advertising remains the same as it always has, however; it focuses on athletes and adventures. They appeal to those who are in good shape and want to get into even better shape first, mentioning things like “preparing to climb Everest” in their advertisements. It’s an upscale approach that works for them.
Consumers tend to be split right down the middle on Nordictrack elliptical trainers. Most are very happy with them regardless of the model they purchase. They especially tend to like the smooth glide and good “fit” of the machine, saying it motivates them to keep working out.
Customers that do complain about their Nordictrack elliptical machine share a common problem – the assembly itself. A disproportionate number of people seem to get trainers that are difficult to assemble because bolt holes, etc. don’t quite line up. When they contact ICON customer service, they get unhelpful or downright poor responses. When they do finally get the equipment assembled, it tends to be noisy and wear out quickly because it “isn’t quite aligned.” It seems to be a quality control problem at the end of production not an issue with the parts in general, since most of these machines are loved by their owners. Still, you should note that if you get one that isn’t properly aligned, exchanging it is a good idea rather than trying to make do.
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An interesting note – personal trainers and other fitness professionals are great fans of the Nordictrack brand of elliptical machines for the at-home user. They highly recommend them for the little extras such as a higher display screen and better incline adjustment, and feel that they offer a near-gym quality for a moderate price. Most trainers suggest that between a low-end $700 elliptical and a moderate Nordictrack, the Nordictrack is worth the extra, but that going to the highest end to true commercial quality isn’t necessary for most people – they feel that Nordictrack elliptical trainers are an excellent compromise choice.
The NordicTrack CX 985 - a good choice for long wear and a very good workout in the under $1000 category.
The NordicTrack CX 938 - a lower-end model with some decent features.
The NordicTrack CX 1055 with "StrideThru" design.
The NordicTrack Elite 1300 - a solid unit at the right price.
The NordicTrack SpaceSaver - a fold-up machine with adjustable stride.
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