NordicTrack Classic Pro

Pros: Works both upper and lower body (can be a pro)
Cons: Dangerous, requires a lot of balance, feet slip out

In spite of a recent nasty comment, I am still a personal trainer, I still work out in a gym daily and I still wouldn't go near this machine. But anyone who disagrees, please write your own review rather than putting me down for my opinion. That is what...

Pros: Higher grade, PRO Plus, works great. My best form of training aerobically and for crosscountry.
Cons: Classis Pro: slight adaptation from older models less satisfying and sturdy than PRO Plus

REVIEW REWRITTEN after additional experience. My product ratings apply to the Pro Plus model for which there is no unique category option at this time. I seriously tried to purchase Nordic Track's Classic Pro from their current manufacturer, Icon ...

Pros: great work-out without all the pain
Cons: Make sure machine is properly adjusted for individual

To start off this review let me list a few of the problems I have that made it hard for me to find the right machine. I have a bad disk in my back, a bad hand (it got hurt when someone dropped a box on me), my opposite shoulder is getting very lax...

Pros: COST
Cons: hard to adjust, very basic

My gosh, the commercials for Nordic Trac products are everywhere! Go to the mall and there are people right there demonstrating them! Go to an outlet mall and they have their own store! That would lead one to believe that their product is great and...

Pros: Does the job better than anything else on the market
Cons: My back never stopped hurting

I got one of these instruments of torture years ago. I'd never been able to stick with an exercise routine - no one has ever come up with as many excuses as I did - and my then-boyfriend got sick of hearing me p**s and moan about never getting any...

Pros: natural motion, great cardio workout!
Cons: awkward at first, but its like ridin' a bike.

Okay, before you all get up in arms about whether this is dangerous or whether I actually have one or not... let me state that I WORKED at a NordicTrack outlet for about a year in my past. So, I have quite intimate knowledge of how the...

Pros: Excellent, "low-impact" cardiovascular workout for upper and lower body. Easily transportable, storable.
Cons: Regular exercise can get monotonous, so consider the optional reading/Walkman rack.

UPDATE (Feb. 12, 2005): By the way, in addition to searching eBay (where, alas, the shipping charges can, understandably, be pretty high), folks seeking a vintage Nordic Track skier should check the following three sources: (1) a USED retail store (as ...

Pros: Older models are long lasting.
Cons: Always noisy. Tricky to adjust, and adjustment and maintenance is critical. Good use requires practice.

Some background first. I was an accomplished athlete, and am still in good shape. I'm an avid hiker, backpacker and back-country skier. I'm male, weight 190 lbs and height 6'0". I don't own a NTCP but I've tested it on a few occasions. My home is...

Pros: Low Impact, Total Body Workout, Low Tech
Cons: Challenging To Master, Takes Up Some Space, Not Sexy or New Age

I wish I could tell you that I’ve used my NordicTrack religiously since we bought it; heck, I wish I could tell you that I’ve used it religiously THIS YEAR!

Now, this hardly looks like the opening of a favorable review, but trust me, it is. I...

Pros: Forget the snow!
Cons: Can't be folded, so space a consideration

About four years ago I bought a Nordic Track Classic Pro. The company I worked for had a program running that allowed us to buy one at a little lower than the going price. Since I was looking for something along this line, I called. I was a little...

Pros: Good concept, good workout if you can stay on
Cons: awkward, operation anything but smooth, feet slip off skis easily

I bought my Nordic Track Pro (classic pro) about 10 years ago.
I am a skier and hiker/backpacker so I thought the machine would be good "off trail" training.

My experience with this machine has been hot and cold.
When I can...

Pros: great if you must have a cross-country ski machine
Cons: a lot - read below

It will be sitting there gathering dust in the corner of your office. You will occasionally stub your toe on it in the dark. Add you will be sorry you ever bought it. Yes, it came recommended by a close friend who is also an exercise fanatic. I listened...

Pros: Great cardio workout, reliable
Cons: Expensive, some adjustments hard to make

I’ve had the NordicTrack Pro for quite a few years and I still use it when I can’t get to the gym. It gives one of the best cardio workouts with very little stress on your joints. It’s not for everyone (as witnessed by the large number of them for sale...

Pros: Works upper and/or lower body with adjustable tension.
Cons: Not compact or easily collapsible.

After having my first child (over seven years ago), I noticed that little abdominal pouch that wouldn't go away. Aside from working full-time, I didn't have the energy to lug to a gym after a 10-hour day, sporadic business trips and cooking dinner - not...

Pros: It works, not too expensive, nicely made out of REAL wood !
Cons: May appear as a basic machine, does take a little time to get coordinated on

I have had this machine for over 5 years and would NEVER consider selling it (I just sold my Waterrower and bought a Concept 2 - see other epinions).

This skier is part of the family and believe me IT WORKS !

Don't listen to others...