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How to improve your time on a 5K: Training techniques and iFIT sets to try

Fitness | Workouts

How to improve your time on a 5K: Training techniques and iFIT sets to try

How to improve your 5K time To beat your best 5K time, diversify your training plan, incorporating sprinting, high intensity splits, fartlek, uneven terrain, leg strength training and more. Study the terrain and prepare yourself by taking care of your nutrition and sleep, and by managing your recovery periods well. Dozens of sessions are waiting for you on iFIT to train at 5K!

8 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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Now you'll know what foods to eat (or not) before training!

Fitness | Nutrition

Now you'll know what foods to eat (or not) before training!

What should you eat or not eat before training? In order to feel your best and to optimise your performance during training, opt for a light meal about 3 or 4 hours before starting the session. To avoid digestive upsets during sport, swap fatty foods, sweets and red meat for lean protein and low glycemic index foods.

8 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

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Squats: Get to the Next Level by Adjusting Your Position!

Fitness

Squats: Get to the Next Level by Adjusting Your Position!

Squats are one of the most popular fitness exercises. Depending on how your feet are positioned and your posture, you can target the glutes or certain thigh muscles while improving the power of your squats. Try different variations and take your squats to the next level!

8 Sept 2026 · 4 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, and what the incline system actually does for your ride.

8 Sept 2026 · 8 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.

7 Sept 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.

7 Sept 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.

26 Aug 2026 · 4 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.

25 Aug 2026 · 5 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

Side-by-side comparison of the NordicTrack X24 and Peloton Bike+ to help you choose the right exercise bike. See how hardware, training styles, and subscriptions affect your home gym experience.

11 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

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High-Intensity Rowing Machine Workout for Results

Fitness | Workouts

High-Intensity Rowing Machine Workout for Results

Short, structured HIIT rowing plan to build power, boost cardiovascular fitness, and burn calories with low impact. Use the sample 20-minute rowing workout to start progressing today.

10 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

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Pilates vs Cardio: Which Builds a Stronger, Healthier You?

Fitness

Pilates vs Cardio: Which Builds a Stronger, Healthier You?

Discover how Pilates and cardio combine to build core strength, improve posture, and boost endurance. Follow a practical weekly plan and NordicTrack + iFIT tips to balance stability and cardio for real results.

27 Jul 2026 · 9 min read

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Overwhelmed by Pilates gear? Build a sustainable home studio with this honest, tiered roadmap prioritizing reformer attachments by value and function.

Equipment

Best Reformer Pilates Accessories for Home Workouts: Which to Buy First

Prioritize reformer accessories that deliver the biggest training return and lasting studio comfort. Follow a tiered roadmap to decide which attachments to buy first and why.

27 Jul 2026 · 8 min read

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