How to Buy a Nordic Track Treadmill
Nordic Track is one of the most well-recognized names in exercise equipment manufacturers. Nordic Track treadmills have a wide array of features and fall in about the middle price range. Before you choose one of the company's treadmills, you will want to examine different features and compare their prices to similar treadmills from other exercise equipment manufacturers.
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View the different lines of treadmills from Nordic Track. The A and C Series treadmills have basic features at a reduced cost, while the Elite and FreeMotion Commercial Series has more high-tech capabilities and cost much more.
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Compare the speed controls of the different Nordic Track treadmills. Most treadmills will reach speeds of up to 10 mph. However, if you are a serious runner, choose a model with top speeds of 12 mph. Treadmills will have adjustable inclines as well to customize your workouts. The incline will either be manually or automatically controlled. You will want to buy a Nordic Track treadmill with a top incline of at least 10 percent.
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Look at the different motors included with the Nordic Track treadmills. Average weight runners will want a 2.0 motor or higher. Heavier individuals over 275 lb. will want to rely on a 2.5 motor or higher.
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Check the belt size of the Nordic Track treadmill. On average, you will want a belt size at least 20 inches wide and 55 inches long. If you are very tall, you will have a large stride length and need a treadmill with a 60-inch-long belt.
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Consider the extra features. For instance, you may want to buy a higher-end treadmill with an electronic heart monitor, built-in television, customizable workouts, games, saved workout history and MP3 ports.
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Find a Nordic Track treadmill retailer. Once you have settled on a particular treadmill, shop for the best price on the model. Sears has sales on Nordic Track treadmills, and you can order them online and pick them up at the store.
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