Now, you may already have one of our fantastic treadmills. So, we can’t blame you if you feel like your treadmill is all you need.

But as most walkers and runners learn, cross-training is important to keep your body balanced and strong. Which is why NordicTrack is proud to announce the arrival of the Fusion CST.

What Is The Fusion CST

The NordicTrack Fusion CST is a complete home gym packed into one piece of equipment. With 6 precision cable ends and 2 ankle strap accessories, you can work your body from all angles. Also, this machine uses adjustable resistance to build your strength and improve your cardiovascular system.

The Fusion CST has a variety of features that many people may benefit from.

Power

With the SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance Flywheel feature, Fusion CST workouts are powered by you, the user. The smooth action of the flywheel will help you to keep control of the equipment while working with its resistance to build strength and stamina.

Resistance Settings

There are 20 resistance settings. This gives you plenty of options when it comes to your Fusion CST workouts, and also allows different users at different levels of strength to use the same machine.

Heart Rate Monitoring

To help you reach your ideal cardio zone, the Fusion CST comes with an iFit® heart rate monitoring chest strap. These straps are much more accurate than any wrist monitors, and some of the workouts depend on you wearing your chest strap. The chest strap is adjustable, so all sizes of users are able to wear it comfortably.

Heart rate monitors used for exercise such as the wireless heart rate monitoring chest strap are not medical devices, and their accuracy may be affected by a number of factors. They are also not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 

Cables

You won’t feel restricted when using the Fusion CST. It’s cables have 95” of independent cable travel, so you can push yourself to the max and then some.

Display

NordicTrack is known for high-tech offerings when it comes to workout machines and the Fusion CST is no exception. An integrated tablet called the Portal 10i™ comes with your Fusion CST, which you can choose to mount in the adjustable tablet holder or move to wherever suits you best.

Space-Saver

The last thing your home needs is another large piece of machinery. Which makes the Fusion CST so perfect! This sleek machine’s footprint is 41.5″ L x 59.4″ W x 73.7″ H.

With the Fusion CST, NordicTrack has taken strength and cardio training and blended the two together to take your home workouts to the next level.

HIIT And The Fusion CST

“But what does a strength training machine have anything to do with HIIT?” Well, it’s all in the name.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) focuses on cutting down workout times and maximizing effort for even better results than a regular workout. With use of the Fusion CST, you will burn calories, strengthen muscles, and save time while improving yourself.

There are many workout programs included on the Fusion CST with a subscription to iFit®, which targets interval training. With the adjustable resistance settings, you can add the intensity to these workouts. Explore cardio workouts that’ll tone and build you into a better athlete, and strength training that’ll increase your power and make you stronger.

With an extended workout library on iFit®, you’ll never get bored doing the same workout over and over ever again! Since seeing is believing, here is a glimpse of one of the great HIIT workouts on the Fusion CST:

15-Minute Time Crunch Workout:

Warm-up

6 Lunges with punch

5 Push-ups

10 Jumping jacks

1st Circuit – 2 Rounds:

Push up position, reach and pull (30 seconds each side)

Skiers (30 seconds)

Side plank, pull through (30 seconds each side) **Modify by dropping knees to the ground

-30 Second Break-

2nd Circuit – 2 Rounds:

3 push ups, 3 froggers (30 seconds)

Squat and drive (30 seconds)

Mountain climbers (30 seconds)

-30 Second Break-

3rd Circuit – 2 Rounds

Right arm, left leg tap (40 seconds) **Modify by bending at the knee

Plank and tap (40 seconds)

Cool-down

Quad stretch

Drop hips and stretch lats

Stretch chest

Be sure to have your iFit® chest strap on during your workouts, so you can know how hard you are working.

Heart rate monitors used for exercise such as the wireless heart rate monitoring chest strap are not medical devices, and their accuracy may be affected by a number of factors. They are also not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If a better, fitter, and healthier you is what you want, then wait no more. Grab yourself a Fusion CST and start reaching your fitness goal today!

And don’t worry – you’re not alone on this journey either. Meet our NordicTrack iFit® Personal Trainers here. They’ll guide you every step of the way!

DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. NordicTrack assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

Sources:

//www.nordictrack.com/treadmills
//www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/a-z/cross-training
//www.nordictrack.com/strength/fusion-cst
//www.youtube.com/embed/zCu3tWCO7k4
//www.nordictrack.com/learn/11-features-of-the-fusion-cst/
//www.nordictrack.com/ifit
//www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2017/03/08/14/02/wrist-worn-heart-rate-monitors-less-accurate-than-standard-chest-strap
//www.youtube.com/embed/ANUZHYPYduU