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NordicTrack A2550

Approximate retail price:

$1300

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Type: Folding

About - NordicTrack A2550
The A2550 is part of the treadmill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, treadmill models like the A2550 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Ease of use: Ease of use is how easy it was to adjust exercise difficulty, read the display, and operate the monitor functions. Ergonomics: Ergonomics includes how well the machine accommodates users of different sizes. This includes belt size, and foot rail and hand grip design. Exercise range: Exercise range is how well each machine provides an effective workout to users of various fitness levels, from beginners to very fit individuals.

About - NordicTrack A2550

The A2550 is part of the treadmill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, treadmill models like the A2550 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Ease of use:: Ease of use is how easy it was to adjust exercise difficulty, read the display, and operate the monitor functions.
Ergonomics:: Ergonomics includes how well the machine accommodates users of different sizes. This includes belt size, and foot rail and hand grip design.
Exercise range:: Exercise range is how well each machine provides an effective workout to users of various fitness levels, from beginners to very fit individuals.

About This Brand
Part of the Icon Fitness group, which is one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. NordicTrack offers a variety of other exercise products, including ellipticals, exercise bikes, and steppers. Treadmills range in price from $900 to $3,000.

About This Brand

Part of the Icon Fitness group, which is one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. NordicTrack offers a variety of other exercise products, including ellipticals, exercise bikes, and steppers. Treadmills range in price from $900 to $3,000.

Features & Specs - NordicTrack A2550
Motor (hp) The manufacturer's continuous horsepower rating. Motor (hp)	2.5
Belt (LxW, in.) The usable exercise surface (deck length x width). All tested models have a belt long enough for walking. Belt (LxW, in.)	53x22
Weight capacity Manufacturer-stated user weight limit for the treadmill. Weight capacity	325
Quick speed controls Direct entry to set speed and/or incline levels. Quick speed controls	Yes
Quick incline controls Direct entry to set speed and/or incline levels. Quick incline controls	Yes
Chest strap included Shows which machines include a chest strap heart-rate monitor. Chest strap included	No
Heart-rate control programs Automatically varies speed and/or incline to stay in a target heart-rate zone. Heart-rate control programs	No
Reading shelf For holding reading material. Reading shelf	Yes
Cup holder Whether treadmill offers a spot for cups, and how many. Cup holder	2
Shipping weight Manufacturer-stated weight of treadmill in pounds (includes packaging unless otherwise noted). Shipping weight	245
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

not as happy as I thougt I would be

By mountainrunner from West Virginia on 1/9/2010

Pros:

Easy To Setup

Cons:

Flimsy Design

Best Uses:

Low Impact Exercise

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Purchased this treadmill after using my daughter's Nordic Track C2300. Quality of construcion was not as nice as the 2300. The storage latch knob broke completly off before we finished putting it together. The console does not sit as tight as the 2300. I really like Nordi Track, but this one disappointed me. The ifit live module part of the treadmill is great, but requires a monthly subscription to get the online workouts.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

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By WaitingforPart from Oklahoma on 12/6/2009

Pros:

Easy To Setup

Cons:

Improperly packaged

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Exerciser

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bought this on sale and it looks great out of the box. Easy to assemble but needs strong guys to move into the place it will be used. Down side is a part did not have a hole as the instructions indicated to finish attaching the large electronic console. [...] Unable to use for fear of damaging entire treadmill. Wish I knew this before purchasing!

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Good first impression!

By Shoeless Joe from West Virginia on 11/29/2009

Pros:

Easy To Setup, Quiet, Sturdy Design

Best Uses:

Heart Rate Training, Low Impact Exercise, Weight Loss

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Exerciser

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This treadmill seems to be doing the job. We are frequent runners usually in the 3-5 mile, 7-8 minute mile, 3-4 days a week range. Bought it for the winter and because young kids make it hard to get out as frequently. Easy to put together -- 1.0 hour. Heavy -- get a good friend to help move it. Seems very solid and has a nice soft running platform. We've been running without shoes, which is nice. ipod dock is great touch. Heart rate monitor gives mixed results at best. Motor is 2.5 hp.

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