NordicTrack X15i Incline Trainer Review – How Does It Compare?

Thinking about the NordicTrack X15i incline trainer? Wondering if this is a good option for you?

The X15i is a new high incline treadmill that NordicTrack has released for 2016. Like the other incline sneakers, you still get up to 40% incline (so you can burn up to 5 times the calories on this machine and lose weight very fast).

However, it also comes with some features that the other models, like the X9 or X7 incline trainers, don’t have.

The main update that you will notice in this trainer is that they added a large 15-inch HD TV above the console. Basically, you can place this incline treadmill anywhere in your home and still be able to watch TV.

NordicTrack is beginning to remove TVs from its commercial treadmill series, so if you want a TV treadmill, the Nordictrack X15i might be worth considering.

It also comes with the strongest motor of any incline trainer – 4.5 HP with a lifetime motor warranty. Coupled with an extra long belt, this makes the trainer ideal for runners or longer workouts as it can handle the added tension with ease.

You also get the largest full color web browser console NordicTrack makes on this machine (10 inches wide). So from the console you can surf the net with just a swipe of your finger, great. You can read email or catch up on the latest business news on the go.

This model also comes iFit LIVE ready. iFit LIVE is an interactive online service (subscription-based) that allows you to download new workouts to your treadmill. You can also track your workouts over time, chart your progress, and set new goals.

But perhaps the best part about iFit is that you can ride famous trails around the world and watch real landmarks go by on the console screen. So you can race anywhere from the streets of Paris to the road by the sea in Hawaii.

And iFit works with Google to mimic the actual road, so the treadmill automatically tilts or declines to match the actual terrain. Very virtual reality.

Are there any downsides to the NordicTrack X15i?

Well, keep in mind that while you certainly don’t need to have an iFit subscription to use the treadmill, the annual subscription will cost you around $ 99 a year.

Also, like all inclined shoes, this model does not fold. So if your training area is small or narrow, this may not be the best option for you.

But overall, if you’re looking for the top-of-the-line incline trainer that will definitely keep you entertained during 2016, the NordicTrack X15i is worth considering.

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