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NordicTrack's 50th Anniversary: 50 Years of Fitness Innovation

NordicTrack turns 50 in 2025. Explore five decades of home gym innovation, from the wooden Ski Machine that launched the brand to today's AI-powered Ultra Series treadmills and iFIT personalization.

Sep 11, 2025

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Woman folding a NordicTrack SpaceSaver treadmill upright in a bright apartment living room — showing compact storage for home use on hardwood floors.

Equipment

Can You Use a Treadmill in an Apartment?

Yes, you can use a treadmill in an apartment. Here's what causes treadmill noise, which features reduce it, and how to set up your space so neighbors don't notice.

Jul 20, 2026 · 6 min read

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Person using a NordicTrack elliptical trainer at home for a cardio workout. Elliptical training supports fat loss as part of a consistent exercise routine and caloric deficit.

Fitness

Can an Elliptical Help You Lose Belly Fat? What the Research Actually Shows

An elliptical can help reduce belly fat, but only as part of a caloric deficit. Get the research, calorie math, and a 4-week NordicTrack plan to get real results.

Jul 17, 2026 · 14 min read

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NordicTrack S24 Studio Bike shown at home with iFIT touchscreen displaying a live cycling workout. Explore connected home cycling with adaptive trainer-led programs.

Equipment

Indoor Cycling Bike vs. Upright Bike vs. Recumbent: What's Actually the Difference?

Not sure which exercise bike is right for you? Compare indoor cycling bikes, upright bikes, and recumbent bikes across comfort, training style, and space to find the best fit for home.

Jul 16, 2026 · 8 min read

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NordicTrack Pilates reformer with integrated iFIT touchscreen showing on-demand class library, demonstrating connected reformer training at home. No subscription required to use the machine.

Equipment | iFIT App

Are There Pilates Reformers That Don't Require a Subscription?

Many Pilates reformers work fully without a subscription. Here's what that means in practice, what you actually give up, and how to check any model before you buy.

Jul 15, 2026 · 12 min read

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Man walking on the NordicTrack T Series 10 treadmill in a home setting — foldable treadmill with touchscreen display for walking and light jogging workouts.

Workouts

Treadmill Workout for Walking and Light Jogging: How to Train, Progress, and Know When to Step Up

Learn how to actually train on your treadmill for walking and light jogging: what speeds to target, how to use incline before adding speed, and a four-week walk-to-jog plan.

Jul 14, 2026 · 11 min read

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Discover how to choose the right treadmill for walking — incline range, cushioning, motor quality, and foldability explained. Find your NordicTrack match.

Equipment

How to Choose a Treadmill for Walking

Most treadmill guides are written for runners. This one explains what walkers actually need: cushioning, low-speed motor quality, incline, and foldability, and why each spec matters for daily use.

Jul 13, 2026 · 10 min read

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Man using the NordicTrack RW900 rowing machine at home with an iFIT trainer-led workout on the 24-inch touchscreen, in a bright sunroom setting.

Equipment

Best Rowing Machine for Home Use: 2026 Buying Guide

Not sure which rower is right for your home gym? This 2026 guide covers resistance types, space requirements, and the NordicTrack RW700 and RW900 side by side.

Jul 10, 2026 · 10 min read

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Rider on a NordicTrack X24 Bike following an iFIT guided cycling session on the built-in 24-inch HD touchscreen — at-home connected fitness for consistent cardio training

Fitness

How to Build a Cycling Habit at Home (And Actually Stick to It)

Learn how to build a consistent exercise bike routine at home with a week-by-week plan, evidence-based guidance, and NordicTrack bike recommendations that keep you riding.

Jul 9, 2026 · 11 min read

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A man walks on a NordicTrack 2450 treadmill in a sunny home living room, following an iFIT trainer-led session — showing how connected walking fits naturally into daily life.

Equipment

Best Treadmill for Seniors in 2026: Safety, Cushioning, and Ease of Use

The safest treadmills for older adults in 2026 share a short list of specs that matter most: low step-up height, cushioned deck, full-length handrails, and a minimum speed slow enough to step on confidently.

Jul 7, 2026 · 11 min read

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NordicTrack S24 Studio Bike with iFIT guided workout on 24-inch HD touchscreen, showing real-time metrics and an outdoor cycling route for home cardio training

Equipment

Is Cycling the Best Cardio Workout There Is?

Cycling delivers real cardiovascular training with minimal joint stress, flexible intensity, and results that hold up across every fitness level. Find out when it beats other cardio and when it doesn't.

Jul 6, 2026 · 13 min read

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The NordicTrack X24 Exercise Bike features a pivoting 24-inch touchscreen and iFIT terrain-based workouts that automatically adjust incline and resistance to match your ride.

Equipment

NordicTrack X24 Bike vs Peloton Cross Training Bike+: Exercise Bike Comparison

Comparing the NordicTrack X24 Bike and Peloton Cross Training Bike+? Here's how they differ on training experience, hardware, and subscription before you buy.

Jul 2, 2026 · 7 min read

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Meet the nine iFIT Pilates instructors leading your NordicTrack reformer workouts — from Reform Method founder Yvette McGaffin to Master Instructor Sara Colquhoun.

iFIT App | Trainers

Meet the Instructors Behind Your iFIT Pilates Workouts

Nine instructors. Nine different backgrounds. Here is who is leading your iFIT reformer sessions and what each of them brings to the practice.

Jun 30, 2026 · 7 min read

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