Good points

• Features the unusual ability to run on a decline and an incline
• Very steep incline (40% vs the typical 12% or 10%)
• iFit live compatible which when combined with the incline and decline options can make your workouts really interesting
• Price is reasonable even at the regular retail price

Bad points

• Perhaps not as durable as a treadmill should be at this price
• Motor may not be of the highest quality though the motor is warranted for life should something go on
• Slightly lacking in extra features considering the price

Comments

• The Nordictrack X5i incline trainer is one of the newest models from Nordictrack making its debut in November 2009. This model is different from the Nordictrack X5 which doesn't support iFit Live. (This particular model also seems to have gone through name changes during its initial launch including Nordictrack TS Terrain, Incline Trainer TS3, and X6 Incline Trainer.) Compared to the Nordictrack X3, the X5i features several improvements to justify its $300 or so price difference. One difference is that it has a larger belt with a length measuring at 55" instead of 50". The second difference is that the newer model supports the brand new iFit Live feature which when you buy a separate iFit module, allows you to connect to the internet which greatly expands the features and functionality of a treadmill. The X5i also uses to exercise at a decline whereas the X3 doesn't. Other than that, the two treadmills are pretty much the same and we are still cautious as to the overall quality and durability considering the warranty length and the weight capacity.

The NordicTrack X5i Incline Trainer treadmill is equipped with power features that will ensure you achieve your goals of weight loss, healthy body and improved performance.  It has the state-of-the-art iFiT Live which allows you to customize your fitness program, receive workout downloads and a whole lot more from iFiT.com.  The NordicTrack X5i Incline Trainer treadmill is also equipped with 9 quick calorie incline training workouts that adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill for increased workout intensity.  Its 0-40% 1-touch incline, 0 to -3% 1-touch decline and 0-10 MPH 1-Touch speed enables you to burn five times more calories.

To enjoy your time on the machine, the NordicTrack X5i Incline Trainer treadmill provides you with a compatible music port for iPod and an Intermix Acoustics 2.0 for a fun time listening to your favorite tunes while burning calories.  Also available is the Grafixx Display, a high-resolution graphical display animates your screen, giving you more accurate, less machine-like readings. This display tracks your speed, time, distance, pulse and calories burned.  The NordicTrack X5i Incline Trainer treadmill has a 4in. workout fan to enable you to stay comfortable for longer workout hours.

Added features of the NordicTrack X5i Incline Trainer treadmill are the 7x30 scrolling CrossTrainer display, a random trail generator and a built-in heart rate monitor.  The quality of the NordicTrack X6 Incline Trainer treadmill is best assured through its 2.8 HP DurX commercial motor, 20in.x55in. treadbelt, Reflex cushioning system, 2.5” precision rollers and weight capacity of 300 lbs.  So buy now the NordicTrack X6 Incline Trainer treadmill now and get the body you’ve always wanted.    

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