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From the beginning, NordicTrack has had an edge...the ability to combine technical innovations with finesse...yielding superior fitness movement that gets results. From the glide of the original NordicTrack skier, to the fluid rotation of our latest elliptical, the emphasis on designing nearly flawless mechanisms and electronics has not changed.
iFIT Workouts
Instead of going to the gym, what if the workout and personal trainer came to you? iFIT® combines the benefits of a health club with the comfort and convenience of exercising at home.
iFIT® provides programmed workouts via the Internet, compact discs or video that actually control the speed and intensity of your fitness equipment. You get targeted workouts, motivational personal coaching and music. Each workout is designed by a personal trainer.
SpaceSaver® Design
...folds up and away to preserve living space.
NordicTrack elliptical cross trainers offer a fold-away feature known as SpaceSaver® design. NordicTrack elliptical cross trainer is stored by easily raising the spring-loaded deck and locking it into place, this saves room space when your treadmill is not in use. Small wheels are built-in to the base to allow wheeling into a closet or storage area as well.
The end result? A fitness solution that won't hamper your living space. And by simply tilting down the deck, you're ready to step on and pick up where you left off the day before.
Argos Sports is happy to review following NordicTrack Cross Trainers to some of the technical terms for readers understanding
NordicTrack Elliptical, AudioStrider™ 650CX
This SpaceSaver® elliptical features the new ifit® Workout Card technology that provides workouts and coaching from a Certified Personal Trainer. Perfectly clear and easy to read, the ClearView™ display has a large viewing angle so no matter how tall or short you are, you can always keep track of your workout progress. Enjoy long, full strides and develop long lean muscle with this generous 18 stride length. 4 Personal Trainer Workouts, 2 Heart Rate Workouts. Select your preferred workout with the single touch of a button. The 600 NordicTrack AudioStrider Elliptical includes a lifetime frame warranty, and 1 year coverage for parts and labor. This NordicTrack SpaceSaver® elliptical comes with strong water bottle holder, book stand and cool control panel Graphixx™ display to show status and progress of your workout, also heart rate monitor measure SMR™ Silent Magnetic upto 10 levels
Using the NordicTrack CX650 Audiostrider Rear Folding Elliptical Cross Trainer feels just like working out with a real Personal Trainer. The NordicTrack CX650 elliptical features iFit® Workout Card Technology that walks you through multiple strength and flexibility exercises throughout your aerobic workout. The voice of a Certified Personal Trainer actually talks to you and gives you step-by-step instructions through built-in speakers. A great product at a great price and delivered completely free to your door. Now there really are no excuses left!
The NordicTrack CX650 Elliptical Cross Trainer - Along with other great features, it also utilises innovative SpaceSaver® technology, so you can enjoy a first-class workout and then easily fold up the base and pedals for easy storage. So if space is an issue then this quick and easy yet solid and reliable folding system is for you too. A functional, stylish and very good workout option designed to achieve your results fast, offering an all over body workout.
Lose weight, feel great and improve performance in just 8 weeks with iFit interactive workout card technology! Each card is designed by a Certified Personal Trainer and plugs directly into the elliptical's console, automatically adjusting your resistance, while the voice of a personal trainer takes you through each workout. iFit workout cards are available in Wellness and Weight Loss categories to give you the most advanced, interactive and result-specific fitness options. Why not check out the compatible iFit SD Cards for this machine to add variation and programmes to your NordicTrack CX650 elliptical cross trainer.
NordicTrack Elliptical, AudioStrider™ 900
The NordicTrack AudioStrider CX900 Folding Elliptical Cross Trainer is the only home use cross trainer with Power Ramp facility from 0 - 30% without getting off the machine. Target the butt at low incline, the backs of your legs at middle incline settings, or target your calves at high incline settings. As you crank up the resistance you crank up the intensity and get a better total-body workout. The preset programmes and iFit compatibility is designed by certified personal trainers, and the iFit workouts automatically change the elliptical's settings and motivate you during your workout. A true high spec light commercial grade cross trainer that is super sturdy, reliable, and will get you the results you want fast!
The NordicTrack AudioStrider 900 Folding Elliptical Cross Trainer has the SpaceSaver® Design which means this NordicTrack Cross Trainer folds up out of the way for easy movement and storage, and saves about 3 feet in area! Coupled with the manufacturing process using only the best grade parts ensures you are guaranteed to purchase a hard wearing and long lasting Nordic Track elliptical cross trainer. A pair of urethane coated wheels located in the ramp, make the NordicTrack 900 elliptical cross trainer extremely durable and long lasting. Special Features:
Intermix Acoustics™ Sound System. Discover the ultimate listening experience with Intermix Acoustics™. Integrated into the console, this premium sound system combines high-end speaker and subwoofer components to give you the best in crystal-clear sound quality
Plug your MP3 straight into the console and play your favourite music or media files through the NordicTrack AudioStrider™. The port is equipped with a shelf that is ideal for securing most MP3 devices.
Lose weight, feel great and improve performance in just 8 weeks with iFit interactive workout card technology! Each card is designed by a Certified Personal Trainer and plugs directly into the elliptical's console, automatically adjusting your resistance and incline, while the voice of a personal trainer takes you through each workout. iFit workout cards are available in Wellness and Weight Loss categories to give you the most advanced, interactive and result-specific fitness options.
Changing the incline of an elliptical changes the shape of the elliptical stride, which alters the muscle groups your workout focuses on. This motorized Power Ramp™ has five incline settings from 10 to 30 degrees.
Instead of tediously scrolling through options, 1-Touch Resistance allows you to instantly adjust the resistance to one of fifteen settings for a more intense workout resulting in more calories burned.
Finished with your workout? You can fold your elliptical up and out of the way to save room space when not in use. Folded Footprint (48L x 26W x 77L).
The brand new white, backlit Grafixx™ Display is a higher-resolution graphic display that animates your screen, giving you accurate readings throughout your workout.
20 Personal Trainer Workouts, 2 Heart Rate Workouts and 2 Learned Programs. The NordicTrack AudioStrider 900 Folding Elliptical comes with 20 Workout Programs that automatically adjust the resistance of the elliptical to focus on aerobic, weight loss or performance goals. It includes 2 Heart Rate Programs that help you stay in the right training zone by automatically increasing the resistance when you need to raise your heart rate and decreasing the resistance when you need to lower it. You also get 2 Learned Programs that you customize yourself.
This smooth, frictionless resistance system allows you to adjust your workout intensity without interrupting your workout. Choose from fifteen intensity levels from 10 to 30 degrees to target specific workout and conditioning goals.
Feel the perfect breeze no matter the pace. Four fan settings allow you to choose between low, medium, high or AutoBreeze™, which automatically changes the airflow to match the speed of your exercise equipment.
A 18" stride length gives you a larger range of motion for an even better low-impact workout.
Make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate with these sensors that are built into the handlebars to ensure you are in the right training zone for your goals.
A Guide to know .... Why an Elliptical?
If you are looking for a total body workout an elliptical cross trainer is the best choice. Dual action arms provide a more complete workout, stimulating the upper body as well as lower extremes. Elliptical don?t wear on your joints. This is great for people with knee problems. Elliptical also provide a weight bearing exercise, which helps protect bones against osteoporosis.
Ellipticals have the advantage of providing a training heart rate that quickly reaches the 160-175 bpm range (optimum for burning calories), without the need to feel like you need to over exert yourself. Another advantage of total body training is that the heart rate climbs very quickly and the total exercise time needed is shorter (20-30 minutes.
Why upper body handles?
Because of the fact that the user?s feet never leave the ground, elliptical result in a reduced intensity caloric burn and lower heart rate than a treadmill workout. A new innovation was added that resulted in a total body workout. Handles were connected to the pedals allowing the user to push and pull with all four limbs.
Which elliptical is best for me?
There a few factors to consider when deciding which one to choose, Do you want an inexpensive basic machine or a high-end durable model the clubs use? Club models usually offer a higher weigh capacity, heart rate control, more natural stride patterns that prevent you from bobbing up and down and longer warranties which include service inside your home or office. See the guide below for our suggestions on what brands to review.
Resistance Control
There are two types of resistance control. Controlling the resistance makes your heart rate increase by making the stride movement harder. There is manual (turning a knob) and electronic (change via the touch of a button). The less expensive machines typically have manual, but there are a few that at a great price which come fully loaded! Check out the V Fit brand, a great value. The advantage of manual is price. That?s it. Electronic usually means it also works with the heart rate control program to automatically keep you in your target zone. If you don?t want to worry about adjusting resistance to keep your heart rate where it needs to be, get a machine with electronic resistance control and heart rate control (explained below)
Heart Rate Control
Heart rate control means your heart rate is monitored by either a pulse-grip (handles you place your grip on) or wireless chest strap. Wireless chest straps are more accurate and preferred. Many of the elliptical programs will include "heart rate control" which will adjust the resistance to increase your heart for the desired target heart rate. This is a great feature if you are trying to lose weight and don?t want to worry about your BPM (beats per minute) which needs to be in a specific target zone for weight loss. This all depends on your gender, age, and body type which can be entered into the computer program of some models. Heart rate control on elliptical is usually a bit more expensive, but worth it. It eliminates the guess work and need to increase speed while you?re working out. If you don?t require it, you can save a good deal of money. If you choose an elliptical without heart rate display and heart rate control, it?s wise to invest in a Heart Rate Monitor. They come in the form or a chest strap and a wrist watch which will display your heart rate wirelessly.
Programs
Most ellipticals have an array of programs. Programs are predefined settings that help keep you motivated by varying the resistance each minute to provide a specific type of workout. More than 3 programs are usually enough.
Ergonomics
Oversized foot pedals glide easily and silently on sealed bearing, polyurethane wheels. If the pedals incline and decline through the stride path, you many experience a bobbing motion which can make you uncomfortable. Look for pedals which look flat or parallel to the ground while in use. This will mimic the geometry of cross country skiing. You also want to have ergonomically designed handlebars for proper technique and a smooth stride. Upper body handlebars function in unison with the adjustable resistance of the stride, this encourages good posture and proper technique.
Ellipticals are user friendly and typically have fewer settings. Some however; do have preset programs and incline adjustments, but it is easy to master and doesn?t require much balance or practice.
Warranties
In the elliptical world the magnetic resistance is the first parts which wear down. It?s normal and part of wear & tears, just like tires on your car. They won?t last forever. However, it?s best to find warranties that cover parts and labor for at least the first year. This way, any parts and the labor cost for a technician to install them are covered. Always try to extend the warranty on your elliptical to at least 1 more year on everything. Some of our ellipticals carry a 3 year warranty. | 
