NORDICTRACK SMART HOME GYM
WHAT IS A SMART HOME GYM?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A smart home gym is fitness equipment that connects to software so the system plans your training, personalizes it to your fitness level, and keeps every machine working toward the same goal.
- A smart home gym should do more than track reps and log miles. From NordicTrack’s perspective, the ones worth buying get harder as you get stronger, make showing up feel automatic rather than effortful, coach you in a way that deepens over time, and connect every machine into one plan, so your progress compounds instead of resetting.
- The deciding question is not screen size or motor specs. It is whether the system handles the planning so you can focus on showing up and actually making progress toward your goals.
- Every NordicTrack machine connects to iFIT, which builds your training plan, automatically adjusts speed, incline, or resistance in real time with SmartAdjust, and adapts every workout to your current fitness level across all your equipment.
WHAT MAKES A SMART HOME GYM WORTH BUYING?
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.
Does It Make Showing Up Easier?
Many fitness routines don't fail because the workouts are too hard. They fail because the decision to start never gets made. Scheduled workouts, guided sessions, and a plan that's already built mean that decision is already made. You just show up and the system takes it from there.
Does It Adjust to You in Real Time?
A smart home gym should read your workout and automatically adjust speed, incline, or resistance to match your trainer's intensity and your current fitness level without you touching a button. If you're still manually changing the settings every session, the machine is not adapting to you. You're adapting to it.
Does It Support Long-Term Progression?
The real test of any fitness system is whether it's still challenging you a year from now. Your plan should advance as your fitness improves, not just offer more content, but actually get harder in the right ways at the right time. If the system serves a fixed library and leaves progression up to you, you'll eventually hit a ceiling or lose interest. The software should be doing that work.
Does Every Machine Work Together?
Every piece of equipment should connect to the same plan. That means a workout on your bike counts toward the same goal as a run on your treadmill. Your history follows you from machine to machine, and your coach knows what you did yesterday regardless of which machine you were on. If each piece of equipment lives in its own app with its own history, you don't have a smart home gym. You have a collection of smart machines.
SMART HOME GYM VS. A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL MACHINES
A screen alone does not make a gym smart. The difference is whether your equipment works as one unified system that adapts to your fitness level or as individual, manually operated machines that are in the same room. The table below shows what that looks like in practice.
Smart Home Gym⁶
Auto workouts
Speed, incline, and decline adjust automatically to follow your trainer, so you focus on training, not the controls.
Auto speed & incline
If you modify a setting mid-session, SmartAdjust™ recalibrates the rest of the workout to keep overall effort right and adjusts future workouts so you're always progressing.
Coaching
Progressive multi-week plans build and evolve as you improve. AI Coach schedules every session, adjusts recommendations as you progress, and ensures you never have to plan what comes next.
Workout library
10,000+ guided workouts filmed worldwide. New destinations and trainers added continuously so training stays fresh and consistent long term.
One connected system
Your treadmill, bike, elliptical, and rower all run on the same iFIT Pro membership account so your plan, your progress, and your goals follow you across every machine.
Subscription required
iFIT Pro membership powers all smart features. Plans start at $39/mo. 1-year, 2-year, 3-year plans available for as low as $25/mo⁸
A Collection of Traditional Machines
Manual workouts
You plan, set, and manage every session yourself. No guidance, no automatic adjustments, no progression built in.
Manual speed & incline controls
You control every speed and incline change manually throughout the session, which makes it easy to default to whatever feels comfortable rather than what's actually challenging you.
No built in coaching
No structured plans, no session scheduling, no progression tracking. You decide what to do every time you get on the machine.
No workout library
No guided content, no variety, no new destinations or trainers. The same experience every session.
Individual systems
Each machine manages its own workouts and history. Nothing carries over, so your progress on one machine has no connection to what you do on the next.
Subscription varies by device
Some machines include a platform or app, require a separate subscription, or do not offer connected software. Costs and features vary by brand and device.
NORDICTRACK’S TOP SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT PICKS
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 & INCLINE TRAINING
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
SmartAdjust™⁶ & ActivePulse⁴ for real time personalization
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™ 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 ™
THE SHORT ANSWER: WHAT A SMART HOME GYM IS
A smart home gym is fitness equipment that runs on a single software platform, so your machines, your plan, your progress, and your coaching all live in one place. The software builds your training plan, automatically adjusts to your fitness level, and connects every machine to the same program so your progress follows you regardless of which one you're on. The deciding factor is not screen size or motor specs, it is whether the system handles the planning so you can focus on showing up and making progress toward your goals. NordicTrack builds its connected equipment around that idea with their connected software, iFIT.
- What It Is: Fitness equipment that runs on one platform. The hardware moves; the software decides how. Together they adjust your workout in real time, coach you through it, and keep a record so the next session builds on this one.⁶
- What It Does: Adjusts speed, incline, and resistance automatically, plans and reschedules your week, ties every machine to the same plan so your progress follows you, and removes the daily decision of what to do next. The goal is consistency, not just another screen in the room.⁶
- What You Need to Know: Full smart features require a paid iFIT membership, sold separately. Core manual machine functions work without a paid subscription, but require a free iFIT account.
HOW NORDICTRACK AND IFIT TRAIN YOU AUTOMATICALLY
NordicTrack equipment paired with iFIT does the work that most people leave to guesswork — 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.
Intensity That Adapts as You Train
Stay in the Right Zone
Your Trainer Controls the Machine
No Guesswork, Just Press Start
COMMON CONCERNS ABOUT SMART HOME GYM EQUIPMENT
Will I Actually Use it?
A big reason people stop using home fitness equipment is not effort — it is not knowing what to do next. SmartAdjust and iFIT AI Coach are designed to remove that friction. Every session is scheduled, guided, and adapted when life interrupts — so the machine is never waiting for you to figure out what comes next.⁶
Is the Technology Complicated?
No. Every NordicTrack machine pairs with iFIT during setup with simple guided activation. Once connected, the system handles the planning, the adjustments, and the coaching automatically. You just show up.⁶
Is it Worth the Investment?
That depends on how you train. For frequent users who want their week planned and their progress tracked across every machine, a connected system compounds value over time in a way static hardware cannot. NordicTrack offers a 30-day in-home trial when you buy direct so you can decide before fully committing (return fee applies).¹¹
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 treadmills 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.
† Subject to credit approval. Suggested payoff periods of 12 or 24 months are based on the transaction amount at the disclosed APR assuming all timely payments are made. Visit the Cardholder Agreement for details. Fortiva Retail Credit accounts are issued by The Bank of Missouri, Perryville, MO. Customers not qualified for a 0% APR offer may qualify for a deferred interest offer with Fortiva Retail Credit or a different offer with another creditor.