NORDICTRACK SMART HOME GYM
WHAT IS THE BEST SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT FOR 2026?
The best smart home gym equipment for 2026 is built around a connected training experience. One system that handles the planning, adapts as you get fitter, and gives you enough ways to train that you never run out of reasons to come back. Many home gyms are a collection of equipment that works in isolation. With traditional machines, each piece does its job but none of them talks to each other, builds on what you did yesterday, or adjusts to where you are today. You manage everything yourself, every session. NordicTrack changes that. Every new NordicTrack machine can connect with a single iFIT subscription, which builds your training plan, adapts every workout to your current fitness level, and automatically adjusts the machine in real time so you don't have to think about what comes next. Your treadmill, bike, elliptical, and rower all feed into the same program. One goal. One plan. Every machine working toward it.
OUR TOP NORDICTRACK PICKS FOR SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT IN 2026
Using the four criteria below, here are our top picks for smart home gym equipment.
- Best for Walking & Hiking: NordicTrack X24 Treadmill
- Best for Runners: NordicTrack Commercial 2450 Treadmill
- Best for Full Body Workouts: NordicTrack RW900 Rower
- Best for Low-Impact Variety: NordicTrack X16 Elliptical
- Best For Incline-Decline Cycling: NordicTrack X24 Bike
- Best Luxury: NordicTrack Ultra 1 Treadmill
WHAT THE BEST SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT ACTUALLY DELIVERS
Many buyers get pulled into comparing screen sizes, motor numbers, price, etc.Those details matter, but they’re not what determines whether equipment gets used. From NordicTrack’s perspective, these four questions tell you more about whether the machine will still be used six months later.
It Removes The Daily Decision Of What To Train
Many fitness routines stall not because the workouts are too hard but because the daily decision of what to do next adds up. Smart gym equipment takes that decision off your plate entirely with scheduled workouts and guided sessions. You just show up and the system takes it from there.
It Challenges You At The Right Level Every Time
A trainer leads the session and smart equipment adjusts to where you are so the intensity feels personal to you, not averaged across everyone who bought the same machine. The trainer sets the pace. The machine makes sure it's the right pace for you. Nothing to manage. Just show up.
It Builds On Every Session So You Keep Getting Fitter
The real measure of smart gym equipment is not how good the first workout feels — it's whether the system is still challenging you six months later. Good equipment advances your plan as your fitness grows, not just adding more content but actually getting harder in the right ways at the right time. No ceiling to hit. No plateau to figure out yourself. The system tracks where you are going, not just where you are today.
It Connects Every Machine To One Goal
Smart gym equipment should do more than connect to an app — every machine you own should connect to the same plan. A ride on your bike and a run on your treadmill should both move you toward the same goal, not two separate ones tracked in two separate places. When your equipment works together that way, switching machines doesn't mean starting over. It means training differently toward the same destination.
COMPARE THE 2026 SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT PICKS BY TRAINING GOAL
All NordicTrack machines run the same adaptive iFIT programming and the same connected content with an iFIT membership. Where they differ is the goal each one serves best. Here’s how to choose the right features for you.
WEIGHTLOSS GOALS
Best Treadmill for Weight Loss: X24
For effective weight loss, you’ll want a treadmill designed to keep you motivated and following your workout plan for the long term. Our NordicTrack treadmill pick for weight loss: X24 based on these key features:
- Incline variability: Burn more calories without needing to sprint with incline training. The X24 has a steep 40% incline.
- Immersive, guided workouts⁶: Stay motivated and keep progressing.
- Auto speed & incline⁶: Real-time adjustments that match your fitness level.
- Cushioned deck: Designed to reduce impact so you can train longer and more often.
INCREASE ENDURANCE GOALS
Best Treadmill for Increasing Endurance: Commercial 2450
For increasing endurance, prioritize progressive built-in training and enough top speed to support intervals and faster paces as you improve. Our NordicTrack treadmill pick for endurance: Commercial 2450, for features like:
- Progressive workouts⁶: Week-by-week plans for steady progress.
- Higher top speeds: Enable intervals, sprints, and pace progression without your treadmill holding you back.
- Incline variability: Engage a variety of muscles to build lower-body strength with -3% to 12%
- Auto speed & incline⁶: Real-time adjustments that match your fitness level.
HEALTHY AGING GOALS
Best Bike for Healthy Aging: X24
For healthy aging, prioritize low-impact training that builds strength and supports joint health over time. Our NordicTrack bike pick for healthy aging: X24 Bike for features like:
- Immersive, guided workouts⁶: Keep you motivated and progressing.
- Incline variability: Engage a variety of muscles to build lower-body strength with -10% to 20%. Plus, burn 2x more calories at 20% incline.¹⁵
- Auto resistance & incline⁶: Real-time adjustments that match your fitness level.
STRENGTH TRAINING GOALS
Best Rower for Strength Training Goals: RW900
For strength training, strengthen more muscle groups. Our NordicTrack rower pick for strength: RW900 Rower for features like:
Full-body workouts: Engage 85% of muscles in one workout (arms, shoulders, back, legs glutes and core in one motion).
Progressive workouts⁶: Week-by-week plans for steady progress.
Auto resistance⁶: 26 levels of digital resistance with real-time adjustments that match your fitness level.
Immersive, guided workouts⁶: Follow you trainers terrain to keep you motivated and progressing.
HEALTHY AGING GOALS
Best Elliptical for Healthy Aging: X16
For healthy aging, prioritize low-impact training that builds strength and supports joint health over time. Our NordicTrack elliptical pick for healthy aging: X16 Elliptical for features like:
- Immersive, guided workouts⁶: Keep you motivated and progressing.
- Incline variability: Engage a variety of muscles to build lower-body strength with -10% to 10%.
- Auto resistance & incline⁶: 26 levels of digital resistance with real-time adjustments that match your fitness level.
- Low-impact variety: 3-in-1 elliptical, treadmill and stepper design so you can work out your way and get more out of your machine.
NORDICTRACK’S BEST SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT PICKS FOR 2026
Every NordicTrack machine runs on iFIT, which means your treadmill, bike, elliptical, and rower all work as one connected system. These are our top picks for every training goal.
OUR NORDICTRACK PICK FOR WALKING & HIKING
X24 TREADMILL
For serious incline training and long-term progression. The widest incline range in the NordicTrack lineup combined with adaptive training intelligence means the machine is designed to keep challenging you, from beginner walks to steep athletic climbs.
Speeds up to 12 MPH
-6 to 40% incline range
SmartAdjust™⁶ & ActivePulse⁴ for real time personalization
24” HD touchscreen for immersive iFIT content experience
Best in-class cushioning
OUR NORDICTRACK PICK FOR FULL-BODY WORKOUT
RW900 ROWER
Engage 85% of muscles in one workout. Responsive resistance paired with trainer-led immersive content keeps sessions challenging for your arms, shoulders, back, legs, glutes, and core in one motion.
26 resistance levels
24” pivoting HD touchscreen for immersive content experience
iFIT trainer-led global rowing workouts filmed on real-world water
Smooth and quiet rowing with Silent Magnetic Resistance (SMR™)
Wide, secure foot pedals that pivot with your rowing motion.
OUR NORDICTRACK PICK FOR LOW-IMPACT VARIETY
X16 ELLIPTICAL
Add more variety to your routine with low-impact workouts. Maximize your output with resistance levels for recovery and high-intensity training.
26 resistance levels
3-in-1 elliptical, treadmill and stepper variety
10% incline to -10% decline
16” tilting HD touchscreen
SmartAdjust™⁶ for real time personalization and progression
OUR NORDICTRACK PICK FOR BEST INCLINE-DECLINE CYCLING
X24 BIKE
Best for real-world terrain with a vast incline and decline range powered by adaptive training intelligence. Every ride is calibrated to your current fitness — the resistance responds to your performance, not a preset program.
Burn 2X more calories at a 20% incline¹⁵
20% to -10% incline range
24 resistance levels
24” HD touchscreen for immersive iFIT content experience
Adaptive resistance adjusts automatically through SmartAdjust ™⁶
BEST NORDICTRACK LUXURY TREADMILL
ULTRA 1 TREADMILL
Best for those who value an elevated design with premium finishes, a fully immersive experience, and guided workouts that match the quality of the machine.
Speeds up to 15 MPH
-3 to 15% incline range
24” HD touchscreen
Full-body airflow with dual vertical fans
8 premium tower speakers for surround sound
THE SHORT ANSWER: WHAT MAKES SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT WORTH BUYING
The best smart home gym equipment for 2026 runs on a single platform so your machines, your plan, your progress, and your coaching all live in one place. The deciding factor is not which machine has the most resistance levels or the biggest screen — it is whether the system handles the planning, adapts as you get fitter, and connects every machine to the same goal so your progress follows you regardless of which one you're on. NordicTrack builds its connected lineup around that standard with iFIT.
HOW NORDICTRACK AND IFIT TRAIN YOU AUTOMATICALLY
NordicTrack equipment paired with iFIT does the work that most people leave to guesswork by planning your sessions, adjusting the machine in real time, and keeping every workout connected to the same goal. These are the technologies that make it happen.
SMARTADJUST
Intensity That Adapts as You Train
SmartAdjust™ is NordicTrack's automatic workout calibration system. It monitors the manual adjustments you make during sessions — speed increases, incline changes, pauses — and uses that pattern to recalibrate future workouts so they stay at the right difficulty without requiring you to self-program.
ACTIVEPULSE
Stay in the Right Zone
ActivePulse™ is NordicTrack's real-time heart rate training system. It reads your heart rate via a compatible monitor and automatically adjusts the treadmill's speed and incline to keep you in a target training zone — low-intensity, endurance, or recovery — without manual tweaking.
FOLLOW TRAINER
Your Trainer Controls the Machine
FollowTrainer™ is NordicTrack's automatic trainer-control system. When you select a trainer-led iFIT workout, the treadmill mirrors your trainer's speed and terrain in real time — adjusting incline, decline, and pace as the workout calls for it, without any input from you. You focus on the trainer on screen. The machine handles everything else.
AI COACH
No Guesswork, Just Press Play
iFIT AI Coach schedules workouts based on your goals, sends reminders, and adjusts your plan when life interrupts — a missed week, a schedule change, a recovery day. A traditional treadmill waits. AI Coach follows up.
BEFORE YOU BUY: WHAT TO KNOW
Will It Actually Fit My Space And Routine?
What Does Setup Look Like?
Is The Long-Term Cost Worth It?
What About Warranty And Financing?
Manufacturer warranty coverage applies to all direct purchases¹. Financing is available to qualified buyers at checkout§.
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BENEFITS OF BUYING FROM NORDICTRACK.COM
Best Price Guarantee
If you find a lower price, we’ll match it, including the retailer’s shipping cost¹²
30-Day In-Home Trial
Test every feature with 30 days of in-home use¹¹
Flexible Financing
0% APR for up to 24 months with equal payments. Restrictions apply†
HSA/FSA Eligible
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1.Warranty terms and conditions apply. For details, see https://www.nordictrack.com/terms.
2. Source: Circana, US Sports Equipment, Treadmills, Dollar Share, 2021-2024
4. iFIT subscription and compatible heart rate monitor required (sold separately). Available with treadill only.
5. Continuous Horsepower (“CHP”) is a term used in the treadmill industry for consumer comparison purposes. The CHP rating is measured in laboratory testing using a dynamometer, which measures the mechanical power of the motor. The CHP rating does not denote the operational horsepower of the treadmill in ordinary household use. In ordinary household use, the motor does not operate at the horsepower shown.
6. iFIT Pro Membership required to access full content and features on equipment.
7. The third-party product and company names referenced on this page are trademarks or registered trademarks and remain the property of their respective owners. Individual streaming services may require subscriptions to their services to view content on iFIT.
8. A Randomized Trial Testing Alterations in Biomechanics Due to Treadmill Design Final Report from the University of Kentucky BioMotion Laboratory with Noehren showed an average of 52% greater reduction in tibial shock with the same materials and design used for Ultra 1 compared to a flat surface.
9. NordicTrack is the Official Treadmill of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
10. Based on maintaining a fixed speed of 1.5 mph at each grade. Yeo D, Carlson AR, Johnston J, Ziegler BL, Wentz RJ, Downs JH, Kim CH, Johnson BD. The Metabolic Cost of Steep Incline Treadmill Walking, Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2026.
11. 30-Day Home Trial Promotion ("Offer") for residents in Canada and the United States who are at least the age of majority in their jurisdiction. To initiate a return, contact Customer Service within 30 days of delivery to schedule your pickup. Eligible returns will be refunded at the purchase price less a $249.99 return shipping charge. Allow 30 days for verification for eligibility before you receive your refund. iFIT’s Return Policy applies, with restocking fees waived under this offer. Offer is not transferable or substitutable, not redeemable for cash or account credit, may not be combined with other offers, has no cash value, and will not be applied retroactively. Void where prohibited by law. iFIT reserves the right to end, revise, modify, or extend the Offer or its terms at any time without notice. iFIT shall not be responsible for any Offer errors, including tech errors. iFIT memberships will continue until cancelled. Cancel at any time at ifit.com/cancel. For more details, see iFIT’s Terms. Offer only on select products.
12. NordicTrack Price Match Guarantee (“Offer”) for residents in the United States, 18+. Offer applies for qualifying purchases made directly on www.nordictrack.com. Offer applies to new, standalone equipment purchases only and excludes backorders, pre-sale or out-of-stock items, pricing or typographical errors, financing-only offers, coupon stacks, limited-quantity doorbuster or lightning deals, bundle offers, free items, and open-box or refurbished products. To qualify, the NordicTrack equipment must be an identical model and immediately available from a qualifying authorized retailer at a publicly listed price (including shipping costs) that is accessible and verifiable online at the time of request. Price match requests must be submitted before purchase via live chat on www.nordictrack.com or by calling 1-888-308-9616. A direct link to the authorized retailer’s product website must be provided; screenshots do not qualify. NordicTrack reserves the right to verify the advertised price and product availability and may decline requests that cannot be verified. Limit one (1) Offer discount per person. Offer does not apply to taxes or other charges, excluding qualifying shipping costs. Offer is not transferable or substitutable, not redeemable for cash or account credit, may not be combined with other offers, has no cash value, and will not be applied retroactively. Void where prohibited by law. NordicTrack reserves the right to end, revise, modify, or extend the Offer or its terms at any time without notice. NordicTrack shall not be responsible for any Offer errors, including tech errors.
13. Based on ACSM guidelines estimating the metabolic cost of running at 6 mph. . The Metabolic Cost of Steep Incline Treadmill Walking, Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2026.Yeo D, Carlson AR, Johnston J, Ziegler BL, Wentz RJ, Downs JH, Kim CH, Johnson BD.
14. Based on maintaining a fixed speed of 1.5mph at each grade. The Metabolic Cost of Steep Incline Treadmill Walking, Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2026.Yeo D, Carlson AR, Johnston J, Ziegler BL, Wentz RJ, Downs JH, Kim CH, Johnson BD.
15. Assumes rider maintains same RPM and resistance setting at 20% incline.
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