While Nordic Track C1650 treadmill is a very good machine on the whole, it is also good for most first time treadmill buyers. This folding treadmill with 3.5 CHP is a feature rich treadmill. It comes with an upgraded 10'' touchscreen that can be used to check your health stats, browse the web and even use an interactive Google map to use with your iFit Coach. This machine compares well with other treadmills we reviewed from proform.
NordicTrack C 1650 Treadmill Review
NordicTrack C 1650 Dimensions
78.3" L x 35.75" W x 56.4"H
The best thing about this treadmill is the fact that it is a bargain at around $1000 range. While models with more features are available from the NordicTrack. This treadmill is one of the best in this range, and the C Series. NordicTrack C1650 amazon is designed for a running as the motor has sufficient power and the running track is very roomy with cushioning.
One point that is worth considering when buying this treadmill is the fact that this treadmill has small rollers that might wear out is the machine is continuously or running and if it is not maintained properly. However, they are a perfect fit for any one looking for a solid machine that ca be used for light jogging and walking.
This web enabled machine gives you compatibility with iFit Coach and a wide range of built-in workouts. This machine gives you the opportunity to exercise on a 20''X60'' track with an option to exercise on an incline. It also comes with a very good warranty that lasts five-years for the parts. A nice treadmill that provides you an excellent workout.
This treadmill supports an incline of upto 12 percent that can gives you the ability to change the difficulty level of the workouts you do. You can adjust the calories you burn, the muscle tone you achieve and the kind of cardiovascular workout you are able to do. The machine also automatically adjusts the incline if you use the workouts given with the iFit Coach's Google Maps workouts.
The machine may prove very useful to you if you are a huge fan of the iFit Coach. The iFit Coach provides very good personalized workouts. It even provides you races, healthy diet guidance and different kinds of various fitness support. Its one of the best features is the workouts that they provide, using the interactive workouts that are designed on Google Maps, you can virtually jog routes around the world enjoy personal fitness advice such as suitable bed and mealtimes.
If you are not a big fan of the iFit Coach, you still get plenty of built-in workouts with the treadmill you buy. You can easily choose the workout you want to do with the help of the screen. You can even chose the kind of workouts you would like to do.
Another notable feature of this treadmill is the that it comes with a colour screen that is ten inch in size and supports an Android browse that allows you to browse the web while you are on the treadmill. This feature can prove very handy if you want to look something up during your workouts and don't have a table available with you.
However, if you are a tablet junkie and want all you data and apps available with you during your workout sessions, this treadmill comes with a convenient tablet holder that can house it while your are busy on your treadmill. People who love to listen to music while they are working out might find this feature very useful.
Two ways of monitoring heart rate come with the machine. There are heart rate sensors built-in the handle bars of the machine and these contact sensors give you a seamless heart rate readings. The Bluetooth wireless sensors that also come with the machine might prove useful too if you don't hold onto the bars during your workouts.
The 3.5 CHP motor on the machine come with a lifetime warranty that not only operates very smoothly, but it is also very good if you wish to change the speed of your workouts very rapidly during the workouts.
In-built speakers on the treadmill can help you listen to music while you exercise. The treadmill comes with iPod compatible speakers to help you with this.
A 20''X60" track allows enough room for any runner to exercise easily on the treadmill. An optional cushioning system can help the treadmill absorb shocks easily and make your workouts comfortable.
The treadmill comes with a fan that can self adjust to match your workout's intensity. Thus, the blow of the fan will automatically adjust according to the requirements of the user's exercise.
While this treadmill is heavy, it is easily foldable with the help of hydraulics.
A sturdy machine on the whole that comes with a five year parts warranty and a lifetime warranty on the body and the motor.
Some concerns that we have with the machine include:
According to some customer reviews, the machine may prove difficult to assemble and this might make the need for outside help essential. It is best to consult the NordicTrack C1650 manual to help you with the NordicTrack C 1650 assembly.
Although the machine comes with a good powerful incline, it doesn't support a decline. Machines that don't have a decline feature might not be needed by beginners, but most advanced treadmill users need a decline. Thus, if you are a beginner, this missing feature should not deter you much.
Conclusion of the NordicTrack C1650 Treadmill Review
The NordicTrack C 1650 Pro Treadmill is good treadmill is you are looking for an exercise machine that provides good workouts for joggers, walkers. While for runners higher end models might be more suitable. The machine comes with a powerful motor, a good belt size and some other essential features that you would want in any machine. It is a good machine with all that standard features at its price point.