TheX22iis the little brother of theNordictrack 32i.It has the same specs and bells and whistles except that the touch screen is 22 instead of 32 inches. Downsizing the screen by this much saves you about $1000 on the purchase to spend on other things for your home gym. The specifications for theX22iare:
22” Smart HD Touchscreen
1-Year iFit® Membership Included ($468 Value)**
Bluetooth® Audio Capabilities
Two 3” Digitally-Amplified Speakers
Reflex™ Cushioning
22” x 60” Commercial Tread Belt
Dual AutoBreeze™ Workout Fans
0 - 40% Incline
0 – 6% Decline
0 - 12 MPH Speed
One Touch® Controls
4.0 CHP DurX™ Commercial Plus Motor◊
2.5” Precision and Balanced Non-Flex Rollers
iFit Bluetooth® Chest Strap Included
300 Lb. User Capacity
50 On-Board Workout Programs
70.2” L x 39.6” W x 71.6” H Footprint
10-Year Frame Warranty
2-Year Parts Warranty
1-Year Labor Warranty
All things being equal this is a good option for a home gym that has been given a good budget or professional facilities that want the best and still be able to buy in bulk. The32imight be a better option in facilities that work a lot with clients who are visually impaired in some way to give them a bigger screen to look at.
Pros of the Nordictrack X22i
TheX22ihas the benefits of all of the high-end incline Nordictrack treadmills which includes:
Great cushioning
Big range of inclines
High rate finish
Wide belt
Powerful motor
High weight capacity
This treadmill has been built for professional use. It has the right cushioning and can take up to 300 lbs of weight. In addition, you can go up to 40% of the incline in various increments. The finish is immaculate and combined with a great digital package to round up the experience. This is not the Mayback, but still the Mercedes E class of NordicTrack treadmills.
If you are already looking at incline treadmills with touch screen chances are high that you not that much of a budget-conscious buyer. These treadmills usually start around $3000 and go upwards from there. If you are already willing to invest that much into a treadmill, why get the smaller screen? Yes, $1000 is a good argument compared to the32i, but to be honest, if you comparing theX32iand theX22ibased on price, I think you went in at the wrong end of the portfolio. But that is just my opinion.
This treadmill uses the same base as theX32iand is, therefore, the biggest frame Nordictrack provides. This treadmill can not be folded and has a wider belt than most standard treadmills. If you have limited space in your home or want to fit as many treadmills as possible into a small space, this is not the right option for you.
As this treadmill provides the best of everything you also pay one of the highest prices for a treadmill from Nordictrack. In most cases, you will not make use of most of the incline options and other bells and whistles and not get your full value out of them. Less is more with most gym equipment as the fancier the use case, the less likely it is that you will actually use what you are paying for. Unless being fancy is part of your brand strategy or what you like. But that relates to Status which this treadmill also can represent.
TheTrue Form Runneris an alternative to theNordictrack 22iwhich plays in the same price range. TheTrue Form runnerhas no screen or incline and works without a motor. The main concept is that this treadmill runs on bearing. Therefore it is the better fit for fast interval training and sprints with a lot of acceleration. Basketball players, football players, and other team sport/sprint related athletes might get more use to increase performance out of this machine.
TheNordicTrack 2950is the top of the line model which costs $1000 less. You get 15% of incline and a 22-inch screen with about the same bells and whistles otherwise. I still think this is more than enough for running indoors and lets you get 3 instead of 2 treadmills against $10.000. If you want luxury but don't want to go crazy on spending, go with this one.
TheRogue Echo Bikeis a very compact low price option at about $700 if you want to keep your knees safe and still get a good workout in. It is robust, easy to store and you can get a whole fleet of them for the price of twoX22i.If your gym has not a lot of space or you want to maximize it, this is a solid option. In terms of comfort do not expect too much as this bike does not have any fans and screens or digital gadgets attached to it.
Now currently the ultimate holy grail in calories per second is probably aVersaclimber. The footprint is low, the calories per second very high. The only downside theVersaclimber'shave compared to theRogue Echo bikeis that they at least are double the price. More likely in the $3000 - $4000 range.
Summary of the X22i
If you want the best of everything but can not afford the32i, go with theX22i.I am still not a fan of compromising when I am willing to fork out more than $1000 on fitness equipment, but that is up to the individual. If it was for me and I ad decided that I need a touch screen and 40% inclined I might as well wait for a little and put some extra money for theX32iaside and be proud of myself.
Overview and review of the NordicTrack C700 treadmill 699
TheC700from Nordictrack is the smallest and cheapest treadmill available from the vendor for the UK market. Its main features are a 2.75 chp motor, 10% incline, and an LED display. The full list of features reads:
iFit Bluetooth - 1 Years Membership Included
Smart BlueTooth (BLE) Chestbelt Compatible
Multi-Window LED Display
Dual 2-Inch Speakers
2.75 CHP Motor
0 – 10% Incline
0 – 20 km/h Speed
Onetouch™ Controls
1.9" Roller
125kg Max User Weight
EKG Handgrips
Flexselect™ Cushioning
51 x 140 cm Tread Belt
AutoBreeze™ Workout Fans
SpaceSaver® Design with EasyLift™ Assist
Assembled Dimensions - 185L x 85W x 150H cm
Product Weight 93kg
Boxed Weight 101kg
Folded Dimensions - 93L X 91W X 172H
Boxed Dimensions - 198L x 77W x 30H cm
Warranty - Lifetime Frame Warranty, 10-year Motor Warranty, 2-Year Parts & Labour upon warranty registration within 28 days of purchase.
This is the cheap and cheerful option from Nordictrack which will take up the least amount of space.
Pros of the NordicTrack C700
Compact
Price
If you want a treadmill for occasional use at home to walk or jog this will be not expensive to get and leave lots of room for other things in your home. If you want to stay fit and not pound the treadmill each day until it breaks, this is the machine to get.
Theconcept 2 model Drower is a reliable staple in the fitness industry for decades. If you don't want to stand while doing your cardio and like to row, this is a safe bet which does not break the bank.
TheRogue echo bikeis my personal favorite when it comes to home gym cardio. This machine is sturdy, affordable, and will make you sweat. The only downside is that it does not come with a lot of multimedia options.
Summary for the NordicTrack C700
I personally think that it is never a good idea to get the cheapest of anything. However, if you want a machine at home to get your jogs and walks in, this is the least amount of money to spend to achieve this goal sufficiently, but you might as well go outside, as long as your health allows.