Nordictrack Commercial 2950 Treadmill Review – Pros and Cons of the 2950 Treadmill With TV
The 2950 treadmill is the premium model in Nordictracks Commercial series. These are treadmills that are built to be tougher with more luxuries than their starter models.
You get everything but the kitchen sink on this treadmill including a large HD TV above the console.
This makes it popular with people looking for a treadmill with TV – which aren’t so easy to find anymore – unless you want to spend $4000 on a health club treadmill.
So is it a good buy for you?
Here’s a review of the main pros and cons of the Commercial 2950 treadmill to help you decide:
Pro #1 Large HD TV
You get a full sized 15 inch LCD TV attached above the console. It comes cable ready and you can easily change the channel and volume from your treadmill console.
Plus it sits at eye level to reduce the strain on your neck from looking down.
Pro #2 Full Color Web Browser
The console also gives you a full color, touch-screen web browser. So you can go online and surf the net as you walk or run.
At a full 10 inches across, this is the largest web browser that Nordictrack currently makes. And because it’s separate from the TV – you can both watch TV and read your emails at the same time. This is perfect for those of us with short attention spans!
Pro #3 iFit LIVE
iFit connects your treadmill to the internet. From there you can download new workouts from Jillian Michaels where she coaches you through your workout using the console speakers.
You can also map out new trails to run using Googlemaps and watch the actual landmarks pass you by in the console screen. So go running through the streets of Paris or hike up Diamond Head in Hawaii and feel like you’re actually there!
Pro #4 Incline and Decline
In addition to the 15% incline on this treadmill, you also get 3% decline to add some extra crosstraining to your workouts.
Plus, the incline/decline integrates with iFit LIVE to match the actual terrain you’re running for a more “virtual reality” experience.
Pro #5 Adjustable Console
This is something you don’t usually find on a treadmill – even a health club model. The console actually adjusts up and down – so you can make sure the TV and console is at the perfect level for your height.
So those are some pros – what about the cons?
Well, since this is a premium treadmill, there aren’t a lot of cons. The 2950 sits around the $2300 mark – so it’s not for the budget buyer.
Also, be aware that you will need to spring for the iFit LIVE online membership which is about $99 a year. You don’t need iFit LIVE to use this treadmill (or the web browser or TV). But if you want all the online tracking and new workouts, etc, you will need a subscription eventually.
Finally, you should also be aware that this is a very large, very heavy treadmill. So make sure you place it in the room it will be staying in as soon as you get it delivered (and have the advantage of the delivery men helping you).
While it does fold up, you really don’t want to be moving this treadmill around a lot – if you value your back.
So those are the main pros and cons of the Nordictrack Commercial 2950 treadmill. If you’re looking for one of the best tv treadmills on the market – with super-tough construction and lots of entertainment options – it’s definitely worth considering.
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