Highest Rated Review by the Community
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by jo.com  in Sports & Outdoors
Jun 22 '00
Pros: Works both upper and lower body (can be a pro)
Cons: Dangerous, requires a lot of balance, feet slip out
Summary: 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...
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Jun 16 '11
Pros: Great full body and core workout, weight bearing, non-impact, very well made, compact, attractive.
Cons: Not for those with balance issues in everyday life.
Summary: The Nordic Track skier is the best home (or gym) workout machine I've ever used - and I used to be a real gym rat. It does take some time to get used to. When I was beginning, I just moved my arm and legs a little bit, always keeping under control and ...
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Jun 09 '11
Pros: none
Cons: see notes above
Summary: We ordered this product in January from Nordictrack and it's now June and we are still dealing with this. Your delivery people dropped the first one and broke it beyond repair. It took weeks to get parts and a repair man who agreed that there ...
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Feb 01 '09
Pros: The skier arrived promptly.
Cons: The ski's make lots of noise and hard to fix. Lots of maintenance.
Summary: I bought the Nordic Track skier in Aug. 2008 b/c I'm a runner. It gets cold and icy here in NYC so I thought the skier would be good to use. I had problems with it from the beginning. The manual doesn't provide the best directions and it didn't specify ...
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Mar 11 '08
Pros: Smooth, non-jarring, rewarding workout.
Cons: Price. By one at a yard sale or thrift shop. Check out craigs list.
Summary: The common mistake most people make on this machine is that they try to shuffle. THIS WILL NOT WORK!!!!! You must simply walk on this machine. Watch someone cross country ski and you will see what I mean. At the end of the rearward travel of one leg ...
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Mar 11 '08
Pros: One of the "BEST" cardio-workouts you can get
Cons: a little on the noisy side, hey nothing is perfect
Summary: My 1st impression of a NordicTrack was a good one back in the late 90's. I had the older model then started to advance to a plus models & really loved them. Built to last as I ended selling it which I wish I never had done. I've had 4 different ...
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Jan 25 '08
Pros: Great cardio workout if working properly
Cons: Got a defective machine, I believe
Summary: I bought NordicTrack Pro 2 years ago and skis kept slipping so a service guy came to look at it. He pretty much just looked at it and was about to leave till I said there's a problem. He tried it out for maybe 10-20 seconds, stepped off and said it was ...
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Dec 20 '07
Pros: No impact; perhaps the best all around exerciser on the planet
Cons: A very slight learning curve, read the instructions.
Summary: I purchased a Nordic Sport 450 new many years ago. It is similar enough to the currently available machine to yield an equivalent review. I purchased it to give myself an indoor alternative to Steve Reeve's PowerWalking. (There is a subject - I have ...
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Aug 13 '07
Pros: Great cardio work out
Well built
Easily folds up
Cons: Slight learning curve
Can be pricey brand new
Summary: Don't let the reviewer who gave this 1 star stop you from trying this machine. There's a couple of things I'd like to bring up before getting on with my review. 1- the instructions tell you to increase the leg resistance if you find yourself being ...
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Jul 30 '07
Pros: Best all body workout I ever did. Interesting and challenging.
Cons: Takes some (minimal) getting used to.
Summary: I have been struggling with my weight since getting a demanding job. Bringing with it lots of dinner/drinking outings. My midsection increased and I developed back problems (hernia) as well. I first tried cycling trainers but found them incredibly ...
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Jun 14 '07
Pros: Small footprint, better cardio than a treadmill, standard electronics pack
Cons: slight learning curve, cannot support 300 pounds or over, cheap hollow handgrips,
Summary: I am not a professional trainer and I got this second-hand but I think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. There IS a learning curve on this unlike a treadmill. My spouse skis so I knew what to expect. It took my three separate sessions of ...
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Jun 07 '07
Pros: Easy storage. (in the garage for years not taking up space)
Cons: It is an old model, bad design, very awkward to use!
Summary: What a Waste! This machine we have had for years, sitting in the garage that is. When we first were cursed with it, I thought it would be a good source of movement. The problem isn't movement, it is how hard it is to adjust it. I can't believe that ...
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Jul 29 '06
Pros: No impact fitness training
Cons: Beginners could find the balance a little awkward when using for the first time
Summary: I have used various 'overall body' machines throughout the years in a vain effort to attain a reasonable level of fitness. However I found that many of them cause undue stress on the knees. I bought this machine as an aid to fitness following ...
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Mar 03 '06
Pros: Here's one exercise machine that won't become a clothes rack! You'll love it!
Cons: You'll need to adjust flywheels to your comfort level. This is easily done.
Summary: I think the story behind Nordic Track is that it was designed by the father of an Olympic hopeful in the early 80s who wanted to enable his daughter to continue her training regimen during spring and summer months. Personally, I am so glad I purchased ...
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Feb 04 '06
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
Summary: 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 ...
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Jan 24 '06
Pros: High-quality construction, low maintenance, folds up well for storage, intense aerobic workout, great muscle toning.
Cons: Continual use requires some discipline - it can get boring.
Summary: What other piece of exercise equipment can give you a top-notch aerobic workout and then fold up small enough to store in your closet? Only one that I can think of and you're reading about it right now. Ellipticals give you a great workout as well but ...
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