r/nordictrack

I was going back and forth about buying the NordicTrack reformer (latest version which is $5000). I couldn’t find any helpful information about it online so wanted to come and share my experience three weeks in.

For context I’m new to Pilates (not brand new but think maybe 10-15 reformer classes ever). I really liked it the few times I’ve done it but classes are such a far drive from my house, expensive and I have a busy job as a litigation attorney. I recently had my second (and last) baby, so decided to take the risk and add this reformer to our home gym. It allowed for 30 day return, so figured why not!

The reformer itself is beautiful. But it is definitely large. You need a big dedicated space to fit this in your home. I love the fact that the screen swivels. Especially as a newbie, it really helps to be able to see the instructor.

The classes have been great. The major difference I see is not at all in the quality of teaching but in the fact that nobody can correct my form. That being said as I take the classes I’m learning intuitively to correct my form - each class feels a little less like my limbs are foreign to me. I would say I’m generally athletic and coordinated so that may help!

It is a humbling experience. My abs and legs are still on fire from a workout I did three days ago. That’s exactly what I wanted from the machine so I’m glad I’m getting it.

Cons: you cannot access the classes on the NordicTrack app, only on the device itself. I find that super annoying from a planning perspective. I would like the opportunity to sit and scroll through classes, pick classes to calendar etc. it’s not realistic for me to spend an hour in front of the machine just looking through classes. I hope they fix this feature soon. I imagine it’s to prevent people taking the classes on non-NordicTrack machines. Wonder if they could figure out a way for people to view and calendar classes on the app, without being able to take the class.

Anyway, would love to hear other peoples experiences or answer any questions.

I just had my NordicTrack Commercial 2450 delivered yesterday. A few years ago I had a NordicTrack Commercial 14.9 Elliptical that was pretty decent but I sold it when we moved. I also had an Echelon Stride treadmill that gave me no issues.

I’m having second thoughts about the treadmill based on what I’m reading here. Do I just use their return policy and have them come pick it up to save myself a headache down the road? I’m a walker so I use the treadmill for inclines mostly.

Any advice is appreciated.

Local FB marketplace has a listing for 10 month old 2450. Buyer said she bought new for her husband who never used it. She sent me a couple of pics with the current mileage reading of 20 miles.

Price is $975.

Going to check it out this week.

What do you guys think of the price?

What should I watch out for when inspecting?

Thanks!

I am afraid we have been scammed at the point. Either that or we have had the worst customer experience ever. We ordered over a month ago, with an estimated delivery between 2-3 weeks.
I’ve followed up a few times and they notified me it was in backorder. Last Friday we received a ship notification and we were charged but when I track the item still has not even left California.
I’m seriously disappointed and terribly concerned I have been scammed at this point.
Is this normal for them? What should have arrived in 2-3 weeks is now on week 7 and now I’m supposed to pay for something I still have not received.

Looking for someone to come repair my Sole F63 treadmill, i believe it is just the red wire terminal that has overheated and melted, and need to replace the burnt spade connector and inspect the red wire for heat damage.
Can anyone help with this?

If I had known my $5,000 investment in a NordicTrack Ultra 3 treadmill was going to come with Support that doesn’t answer the phone after 45 minutes on hold and an online ChatBot that refuses to pass me onto a human being, I would never had bought this treadmill. I paid extra for White Glove installation services, only to find out my installer had never done an install before, they sent two guys when they needed 3-4 (per the installer), they didn’t bother connecting one of the grounding cables, and then they didn’t actually follow the directions so I’m missing the rolling pad that goes under the rear wheels and the machine won’t level. To top it all off, iFIT removed YouTube and YouTube TV from my installed apps two weeks after I set it up and one can’t reinstall them either. Last, they also removed the ability to see what rate the treadmill is operating at (mph) and the incline!!!! How bad can one suck?