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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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What is the Best Incline To Walk on a Treadmill To Lose Weight?

Equipment | Fitness

What is the Best Incline To Walk on a Treadmill To Lose Weight?

Find the ideal treadmill incline for burning more calories faster, from RPE-based pacing to the NordicTrack X24 Incline Trainer built for hill-style training.

Sep 22, 2026 · 5 min read

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iFIT trainer Jeni Delpozo demonstrates a leg lift on the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reform RX-S in the Pilates California series — available with the Reformer Digital Activation.

Equipment | iFIT App

How to Offer Reformer Pilates at Your Gym Without Hiring a Dedicated Instructor

You do not need a certified Pilates instructor to run reformer sessions at your gym. See the staffing model, the equipment list, and the full 90-day launch plan.

Aug 31, 2026 · 10 min read

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See the NordicTrack X24 Bike in action, incline, resistance, and screen working together to bring real terrain into an indoor ride.

Equipment

NordicTrack X24 Bike Review: What It Costs and What You Actually Get

An honest NordicTrack X24 Bike review: real specs, warranty terms, financing options, and what the incline system actually does for your ride.

Aug 28, 2026 · 8 min read

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Real-world readiness starts with training that reflects real terrain. See what functional fitness looks like off the machine and on the trail.

Fitness

Functional Fitness: Why Real-World Readiness Matters More Than How You Look

Functional fitness measures what your body can actually do, not how it looks. Here's why that distinction matters more as life asks more of you.

Aug 27, 2026 · 5 min read

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See how the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 pairs with iFIT trainer-led workouts, so your training responds to the content on screen in real time.

Equipment | iFIT App | Fitness

Train Here, Go Anywhere: What Your NordicTrack and iFIT Membership Actually Gives You

Discover everything your NordicTrack and iFIT membership includes, from trainer-led terrain training to partner perks that extend well beyond the workout.

Aug 26, 2026 · 4 min read

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See the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 Treadmill in action, pairing HD touchscreen training with iFIT-guided outdoor-style workouts at home.

Equipment

New vs. Used Treadmills: Which is the Better Buy for You?

Not sure whether to buy a new or used treadmill? Compare cost, warranty coverage, and features side by side to find the right fit for your budget, space, and training goals.

Aug 25, 2026 · 3 min read

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Follow iFIT trainer Tommy Rivs through the Rivs Run Club New Zealand season, a guided treadmill running series built around real terrain and weekly runs.

Fitness | Trainers

Expert-Led Workouts: Why Who's Coaching You Matters

Why credentialed, expert-led workouts beat generic fitness content, featuring iFIT trainer Tommy Rivs and his Rivs Run Club and Joy of Running series.

Aug 25, 2026 · 5 min read

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See terrain-driven training in action as iFIT trainer Hannah Eden leads a New Zealand hiking workout built for real incline and uneven terrain.

Fitness | iFIT App

Terrain-Driven Training: Why Your Workouts Need Real-World Terrain

Terrain-driven training uses incline and decline to build the real-world readiness you need for hikes, travel, and unpredictable physical demands.

Aug 24, 2026 · 8 min read

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Two clients follow an iFIT session on the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reform RX-S touchscreen in a boutique studio setting — the connected reformer built for hotel and commercial fitness centers.

Equipment

Why Commercial Gyms Are Adding Pilates Reformers (And What It Means for Your Facility)

Boutique Pilates members spend $200 to $260 a month, compared to $30 to $50 at a high-volume gym. See why Crunch and 24 Hour Fitness are adding reformers to capture that revenue.

Aug 21, 2026 · 8 min read

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See how the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 treadmill supports a smooth, cushioned stride for at-home running and knee-friendly training.

Fitness

Is Running on a Treadmill Bad for Your Knees? What the Research Actually Says

Wondering if treadmill running hurts your knees? Here's what the research actually shows about impact, training load, form, and long-term joint health for runners.

Aug 19, 2026 · 8 min read

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A runner takes on a shaded forest trail in Portland, Oregon, the kind of real-world terrain iFIT's outdoor workouts are filmed on location to recreate.

Equipment

NordicTrack vs Peloton: Treadmill Comparison 2026

Compare the NordicTrack X24 and Peloton Cross Training Tread+ on incline range, running surface, training style, and subscription features to find the right treadmill for your home.

Aug 17, 2026 · 6 min read

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A reformer Pilates row from The Resilient Body series with Ashley Paulson on the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reformer, part of iFIT's beginner reformer pilates programming.

Fitness

20-Minute Pilates Workouts You Can Do at Home

Four structured 20-minute Pilates routines you can do at home, complete with exact timing, form cues, and modifications to help you build real core strength and mobility.

Aug 14, 2026 · 18 min read

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