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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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Dec 14 '05
Pros: Great Workout for upper and lower body, stores easily, low impact, and it lasts forever
Cons: Heavy, you can't read while you workout, Heels may come off skis causing lunging
Summary: I can make this statement in confidence because I've had my Nordic Track Classic Pro for 15 years and it still works great!! And it not as if I haven't used it. Mine has logged @ 5000 miles and only a few parts needed servicing. I've replaced the ...
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Oct 28 '05
Pros: More interesting than running/cycling, ease of Use, Price (2nd_hand), Natural/comfortable motion.
Cons: Requires 6+ft when set up (length), learning curve for some.
Summary: Recently I was at a Salvation Army thrift store and found the nordic track sitting amongst Exercycles, treadmills and ab rockers. I thought this odd, as a friends father had used it, and with improved diet lost a great deal of weight. The Price was 10$, ...
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Sep 13 '05
Pros: you can work up a sweat in 20 minutes, working upper and lower regions
Cons: quality of equipment isn't great
Summary: After reading Jo's review I can only say that I have had a much different experience. I am 34 and have been using the same Nordic track (one my parents bought)since I was 18! True. The quality of the parts is not great. I no longer have any of the ...
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May 07 '05
Pros: Good cardiovascular workout. Works legs, arms and upper torso.
Cons: Not easy to use at the beginning. Takes up a lot of space.
Summary: My friend had a Nordic Track and liked it very much, so I thought I'd like to try it and see if it'd work for me. I purchased one second-hand through an ad in the paper. It cost me only $50.00, so it wasn't a big expenditure. I was in the area on ...
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Feb 11 '05
Pros: Inexpensive, butt-kicking exercise
Requires no electricity
Cons: New Nordic Track skiers do not measure up to the original models
Summary: I'm not sure what compelled me to purchase a Nordic Track on Ebay. I had been vacillating about whether I wanted to join a gym or purchase a treadmill for my home. The gym is not feasible due to my location, but a treadmill seemed so expensive and ...
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Jan 14 '05
Pros: Best piece of home exercise equipment I own - have had it over 15 years.
Cons: The heart rate monitor. Use your own heart rate monitor. You will get better information.
Summary: I purchased my Nordic Track back in 1989. Up until then my only form of exercise had been running. As I approached my mid 30's the almost 15 years of running were starting to take their toll on me and I needed something that kept me from having to run ...
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Feb 20 '03
Pros: Great overall work out. Works the whole body.
Cons: Difficult to learn at first.
Summary: I have owned the NordicTrack Classic Pro for a few years and it has held up perfectly. It is a good solid work out. Initially I lost 40 pounds while using it. Now I use it almost daily to maintain my weight. It runs as smoothly as it did when I first...
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Aug 11 '02
Pros: conceptually an excellent aerobic training device
Cons: poor quality
Summary: This could be an excellent aerobic hometrainer. I owned one originally made by NordicTrack in the US for 10 years and used it without major problems.
Recently I bought the new model from IconHealth in Germany.
The machine is now...
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Jun 14 '02
Pros: Older models are long lasting.
Cons: Always noisy. Tricky to adjust, and adjustment and maintenance is critical. Good use requires practice.
Summary: 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...
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Jan 24 '02
Pros: Great work out for whole body, if YOU stick with it!
Cons: its size & ICON's reliability is still questionable
Summary: Let me say out right that I do not own a "Pro". I was actually looking into buying one. I am the proud owner of a nine year old "NT NordicSport Ski 450", one of the infants to the "Pro" I suppose. I paid $600 for mine new way back when. Now the nine...
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Sep 05 '01
Pros: Build quality, smooth, virtually no impact
Cons: You do need good balance and coordination to use.
Summary: I've had my "classic " for over 5 years. I use it primarily during the winter to keep fit during the normally less active part of the year.
It did'nt take me very long to master the balance and now when I dont want to do the upper body I play...
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Jul 29 '01
Pros: Excellent aerobic exercise with out impact
Cons: i really can't think of any.
Summary: I stumbled over this web site and felt i have to comment on the Nordic Track machine. I have owned one for over 5 years, but have been using it now almost every day for the last 3 years. The results have been great, i have lost 40 pounds, toned my entire...
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Jul 15 '01
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
Summary: 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...
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Jun 03 '01
Pros: Exercises entire body, easily adjusts to level of difficulty, durable
Cons: Takes up space, difficult to close, boring to use.
Summary: The orthopedic doctor who recommended this exercise machine to me was right on target. My husband wanted to get me something I could use during the winter months when walking was impossible because of the weather and the long, dark hours. Because I...
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May 28 '01
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.
Summary: 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 ...
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Mar 24 '01
Pros: Works upper and/or lower body with adjustable tension.
Cons: Not compact or easily collapsible.
Summary: 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...
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Mar 10 '01
Pros: Involves both arms and legs simultaneously.
Cons: New manufacturer ICON International has engineered a shoddy product.
Summary: I have been a long time owner of the NordicTrack Pro. I first purchased the product in the late eighties, and used it for over 12 years. After 12 years of using this reliable exerciser, I chose to buy a new NordicTrack Pro from ICON International in...
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Mar 08 '01
Pros: Great workout, compact, easy on joints
Cons: Noisy, sometimes boring
Summary: I don't have this model, but mine is very similar. I bought my NordicTrack about seven years ago after failing an Air Force fitness test. It was winter and I hate running in the cold, so I bought a heart rate monitor and started working out at the gym...
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Mar 02 '01
Pros: Low Impact, Total Body Workout, Low Tech
Cons: Challenging To Master, Takes Up Some Space, Not Sexy or New Age
Summary: 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...
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Jan 08 '01
Pros: Forget the snow!
Cons: Can't be folded, so space a consideration
Summary: 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...
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Dec 12 '00
Pros: natural motion, great cardio workout!
Cons: awkward at first, but its like ridin' a bike.
Summary: 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...
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Oct 07 '00
Pros: Good concept, good workout if you can stay on
Cons: awkward, operation anything but smooth, feet slip off skis easily
Summary: 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...
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Aug 22 '00
Pros: Excellent workout
Cons: Nothing
Summary: I purchased the NordicTrac Classic Pro over 15 years ago. This was at the time that the fitness craze was starting and everyone was flocking to the gyms. The people there were wearing spandex and the torn,cut off tee shirts. At this point I was thinking...
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Aug 15 '00
Pros: great exercise
Cons: loud, and hard to use at first
Summary: I have an older version of the NordicTrack, not the Classic Pro. But, from the picture provided it looks like the same thing.
I use my Nordic Track for about 30 minutes every day. While I exercise I am able to listen to music on my...
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Aug 08 '00
Pros: great work-out without all the pain
Cons: Make sure machine is properly adjusted for individual
Summary: 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...
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Aug 02 '00
Pros: Superb aerobic exercise
Cons: It's not for sissies
Summary: Are your knees/back/joints crying in pain whenever you slap on the Nikes and going running
around the block? Thought so. Then get your uncoordinated butt on a Nordic Track. I'm not
particularly graceful, but I got the hang of it in a couple of...
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Jul 27 '00
Pros: Great workout
Cons: Noise
Summary: You do need to be somewhat coordinated to use the NordicTrak ski machines - which makes it even more amazing that I've been successful at it, since I am generally a clutz. I bought the NordicTrak Pro many years ago (at least 7) because I desperately...
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Jul 04 '00
Pros: The best aerobic exercise machine
Cons: NordicTrack's own ear clip heart rate monitor is not accurate. Buy Polar heart rate monitor.
Summary: I consider it the best exercise machine among the ones I have
ever seen/tried. The reason is that it is highly adjustable.
For the people who can't balance well, they can use the
handle with relatively high resistance on ski, which is
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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 18 '00
Pros: great cardio workout; slims down legs
Cons: adjusting height of pad to lean on for different users
Summary: Especially for transplanted Northerners, the Nordic Track is a great piece of exercise equipment. Unless you have actually cross country skied in snow, one cannot fully appreciate the motion and exercise a Nordic Track can provide. It may feel awkward to...
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Jun 05 '00
Pros: Does the job better than anything else on the market
Cons: My back never stopped hurting
Summary: 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...
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May 30 '00
Pros: GREAT WORKOUT
Cons: NO PARTS OR SERVICE AVAILABLE
Summary: I've had a NT Pro ski machine for about six years and it still gives great service-----It's great for cardio work and weight loss not to mention stress reduction-----Thirty minutes on this machine and you're so full of endorphines that even the biggest...
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May 25 '00
Pros: Quality contruction, good workout
Cons: Cost
Summary: I first bought my Nordic Track Pro several years ago after some eye surgery. The doctor prohibited me from running and swimming for over two months, and I knew I needed something to keep fit. He told me that a Nordic Track would be acceptable.
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Mar 24 '00
Pros: Great workout
Cons: none
Summary: I am not going to say that this machine does not take a while to get used to it does but once you get the hang of it you are off. this is a solid piece of exercise equipment. the workout available to the operator is a great overall cardiovascular work...
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Feb 25 '00
Pros: COST
Cons: hard to adjust, very basic
Summary: 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...
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Feb 03 '00
Pros: Set your own pace in the privacy of your own home, Great cardiovascular workout
Cons: non that I've found
Summary: O.K. People, Get ready, hear we go, and 1 and 2 and lift those legs, Higher, HIGher, HIGHER …Feel the BURN!! :o(
Have you ever heard any or all of these words? Have you gone to an aerobics class before to get that great, ultimate...
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Feb 01 '00
Pros: Great work out
Cons: Collects dust
Summary: Before I bought my Nordic Track I used one at the local gym back home. After I moved I could not find another gym that I cared for, let alone find time to go to a gym. So, I went to the local Nordic Track outlet and picked one up.
I used...
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Jan 25 '00
Pros: full body work out, works lungs
Cons: takes a few days to master
Summary: I purchased my Nordic Track the week I returned from having reconstructive knee surgery. As an avid runner restricted from pounding the pavement for several months, I needed something to keep me in shape and challenged. The Nordic Track was perfect. I...
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Jan 22 '00
Pros: Those few people who master the Nordic Track can get a good workout.
Cons: For most of us, too hard to learn and boring when you succeed.
Summary: I used to work at a gym that had a couple of Nordic Tracks. I had to show just about everybody how to get started on it, because it's not obvious. Most of them went on to treadmills or stair climbers and never went back to the Nordic Track. Although...
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Jan 09 '00
Pros: Great workout at first
Cons: you might get bored
Summary: I bought a Nordic track over 5 years ago. I loved it at first and I used it regularly, but it has been collecting dust for quite some time. Its not that I don't enjoy it, but I just became bored with it. I think when one is considering purchasing a...
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Jan 08 '00
Pros: Great exercise, good health booster
Cons: None
Summary: Let me give you my analysis, and opinions, about the NordicTrack Classic Pro. Simply put, you can't get a better machine for simulating cross country skiing indoors. The NordicTrack is well-built with a quality heavy metal frame, and generous...
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Dec 13 '99
Pros: great if you must have a cross-country ski machine
Cons: a lot - read below
Summary: 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...
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Dec 13 '99
Pros: very well made machine that mimics the workout from cross country skiing
Cons: I could never get the hang of this machine
Summary: I bought this Nordic track about 2 years ago. It arrived to our house of couple of days after we ordered it and we assembled it right away. My girlfriend got on the thing and had no problems. After a couple of try she was able to get the hang of the...
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Dec 04 '99
Pros: Quality, Ease of Use, Fun, Built solid to last!
Cons: Customer service is a thing of the past
Summary: My Nordic Track Classic Pro was purchased when Nordic Track was still an independent business. They have since been purchased, and as a result, only the splendid design of the original product remains.
While anything originally designed...
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Dec 01 '99
Pros: Great cardio workout, reliable
Cons: Expensive, some adjustments hard to make
Summary: 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...
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Nov 17 '99
Pros: Great results
Cons: Company out of business
Summary: The NordicFlex Gold is/WAS a great home gym. The isokinetic resistance burns fat at a tremendous rate as well as reduces overall "day after" stiffness and pain. I've owned one for 5 years and loved it... until the resistence unit malfunctioned...
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Dec 20 '09
Pros: In all fairness, there aren't any pros.
Cons: See above.
Summary: I purchased the Classic Pro after being dazzled by all of the great reviews at nordictrack.com. It arrived with some broken partsa dn looked like it was clearly used. After complaining to customer service, a destroy number was issued, authorizing my
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Mar 28 '09
Pros: If you can find a good used 90s model, go for it!
Cons: Don't waste your money on the new, cheaply-made models!
Summary: I had a Pro model in the early-to-mid 90s and it was wonderful. Wish I still had it! I ordered one of the new models in 2007, and after getting on it only once, boxed it up and sent it back. So much cheaper quality than the older models! Had a
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Mar 26 '08
Pros: Great cardio workout. Cheap, barely used, machines are easy to find.
Cons: None
Summary: I have been using my NordicTrack for the past 10 years as well as my Skier's Edge machine(highly recommended,also). I have found it to be easy to use and easy on the joints. Balance has never been a problem. I vary my speeds and can actually get
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Oct 15 '07
Pros: Great Workout.Easy on the joints.Smooth.The best workout for the money.Love it.
Cons: Hard to get use to at first.But if you give it time it works.
Summary: I have had a Nordic Track Pro for about 15 years now and I love it.It is the only machine I can get on and notice the difference within time.I am waiting for it to fall apart but it keeps on ticking away.Sure I get bored of it once in awhile.But that is
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Sep 06 '07
Pros: gets your heart going quickly
exercises whole body at once.
trains balance muscles
Cons: bulky - won't slide under the bed.
a small challenge to master
Summary: I am a 48 y.o. fit female. I've been using a Nordic Trak for 17 years. I snow ski and am coordinated. This machine works very well for me. I exercises all body parts at once INCLUDING muscles that help you balance - (very important as we age). The
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Jul 28 '07
Pros: Best overall conditioning piece of equipment that I have used.
Cons: None.
Summary: Since my retirement 11 years ago, I have worked out in my condo exercise facility an average of four days a week. Until it wore out a few months ago I used a 15 year old Nordic Track as part of my one hour regimen. It took a session or two to get
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Feb 24 '07
Pros: 1994 and down, fabulous machine
Cons: New version, not well made and wear out quickly
Summary: I have had mine since 1987 and still going strong! I replaced the belt, I service the machine myself and have found if you take care of it, it will last forever. I paid $600 for it thn and have no regrets I have also bought 4 NT Pros for a little gym
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Jan 13 '07
Pros: Low/no maintenance
Convenience
Great overall conditioning AND cardio
Cons: Addictive!
Summary: I have had my NordicTrack for about 25 years now. Also have a top of the line treadmill and stairstepper....but it is the NordicTrack that I always go back to. Great workout for the entire body, and the cardio challenge can't be beat. Low impact, so
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Dec 22 '06
Pros: Best cardio workout.
Cons: Getting balance and rhythm right is very difficult at first.
Summary: Just retired my 2nd Nordic Track machine. Mine have lasted 8 years on average at 30 min every other day. Fortunately there are lots of almost unused machines available for next to nothing. Yes, it's tricky to use at first. Yes, it doesn't work the
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Nov 19 '06
Pros: You sweat, without effort. I've had mine for 16 years
Cons: You have to work at getting used to using it, It took me a month
Summary: Yes, it is hard to get used to using this machine. I did as the instructions said, I started by just doing the feet. The key is to not spread your legs very far apart. I've had my machine since 1990, and it is still in great working shape. Within 5
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Oct 23 '06
Pros: Very good work out without joint stress.
Cons: It's costly and I have had to have the front frame piece re-welded twice.
Summary: I have used this piece equipment for 10 plus years. It provides a very good work out with no joint stress. I used it for years but stopped and started running. However after about 5 years of running my knee and hip joints were hurting too much to
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Oct 16 '06
Pros: Absolutely awesome total-body workout with ZERO stress on your joints
Cons: You do have to actually have a sense of balance and rhythm to use it.
Summary: I have to say that I have never used a better piece of exercise equipment. The workout is phenomenal and extremely easy. The best thing about it is that once you master the use of this piece of equipment, you can always get on one in any gym and stay
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Aug 21 '06
Pros: Easy to store, takes up little room, great workout!
Cons: Skis can be a pain when you move it in the folded position.
Summary: I have owned a Nordic Track for nearly 15 years, and I have to say that it is one of the best products I have ever purchased. It did take a bit of getting used to at first, but nothing like the previous reviewer describes...it is certainly not
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Jul 31 '06
Pros: great workout reasonably priced for the health benefits you receive
Cons: none whatsoever
Summary: I first used the skier at the gym and loved it! Decided to purchase one of my own and use it in conjunction with a treadmill at the gym. So basically I am on it for 4 days a week. I find it to be the best cardio I have ever been able to achieve on any
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Jun 12 '06
Pros: great cardio, legs, arms, chest, upper back. No ab work.
Machine lasts forever. No maintenance
Cons: none
Summary: Like riding a bike. Be patient. Best workout in 30 min you can find. Add some crunches after the workout and that's all you need.Cardio and muscles at the same time. Much smaller than a tread mill.Well built with years of little or no maintenance,
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Feb 14 '06
Pros: Efficient cardio machine, inexpensive, .
Cons: No frills, clumsy to use at first
Summary: There is a reason why cross country skiiers have a higher VO2 Max than even a marathoner. This is why I went to this machine. Yes, it is not in vogue like an elliptical or treadmill but it does work the upper and lower body as well as the core all at
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Oct 08 '05
Pros: Good workout for over 10 years.
Cons: Back problems ceased when I stopped using my Nordic Track.
Summary: I bought my Nordic Track Pro about 10 years ago for a friend. She used it for about 10 minutes and then it turned into a clothes rack. She didn't want to store it under her bed so she let me set it up in my front room. I've used it ever since. Recently I
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Dec 08 '03
Pros: Excellent, "low-impact" cardiovascular workout for upper and lower body.
Cons: Nordictrack needs to bring back some of the older models back.
Summary: I read of the benefits–especially the aerobic benefits--of cross-country skiers & I had to have one of these skiers. That was almost 10 years ago. I've owned 4 different models & now I owned a used Acheiver-Plus which is The cadillac of skiers! Very
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Oct 14 '03
Pros: Inexpensive, easy to adjust, easy to monitor progress, no motor to die, low maintenance.
Cons: None, really...perhaps the ski-action requires extra space along the length.
Summary: Don't mistake "low impact" on the legs with a less than adequate aerobic workout...this machine, adjusted properly for your height, will have you sweating in HALF the time compared to running. True, it requires one to be a little more agile...if you can
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