NOTE: This product works exactly as described. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxguEIMc_Qwab-3QMTpF6jaRL80hiOOsIN It originally earned a four-star review due to a minor defect (see below). However, the manufacturer's customer service rep (Lita) went above and beyond the call of duty and deserves five stars now. I wish I could give even more!I purchased this item which arrived quickly. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. There was only one problem: One bolt did not screw into the hole properly. I called the company. Their customer service rep (Lita) was terrific! She took all my information and submitted a request to replace the defective part. I'm hoping to finish assembly and start using this treadmill soon. (Fingers crossed...)FOLLOW UP: Lita called back to inform me that the company will send a replacement part AND a technician(!!) to install it properly. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thank you!!
This is the BEST review by far, no nonsense, sweet attitude, and I’m really glad to see she likes this machine so much (I’m sure it’s not for everyone) If I also may add: I’m thankful the whole time I’m not bombarded with babe shots as many of these exercise machines submit a guy to. Anyways thanks! I’m going to buy the FS14i (current model). By the way, I called NordicTrack, about the many machine breakdowns, the rep claimed these were from a bad batch in 2020, and that they’ve redesigned and fixed the issue. Here’s hoping that’s true
Does it come fully assembled - or is some level of assembly needed (I need to get it up stairs to a bedroom and my 11.5 nordic track was perfect - as I could take the bits up stairs in parts and assemble - still loving my 11.5 machine)
Great question, it comes with assembly needed. All the parts come together in a big box and you will need to assemble it yourself. Unfortunately with everything going on in the world right now NordicTrack has stopped doing the White Glove delivery and assembly package. Inside the box you'll have the treadmill deck, arms, and console all disassembled. If you have any follow up questions please let us know.
We need the sound, many videos fail at this part, which is important, the actual sound, as if i can move this equipment in my rental space with neighbors
When your unit is inclined do you have a rocking/jolting issue with the upper portion, or is it fully locked in place and smooth? We just got one and this is an issue we are having. We have verified the unit is fully leveled and the base of the unit does not move at all, just the upper portion that is connected to the handles and pads.
What Is The Best Exercise Machine If Your Goal Is To Lower Your Blood Pressure? I was thinking of getting a stationary bike or an elliptical from NordicTrack. I have high blood pressure and currently do 0 exercise and was recommended by my doctor to do at least 30 minutes a day.
She spend very little time showing up variation in stride and spend a lot of time giving software features. Finally its a machine to do exercise, so can I do a move like treadmill, elliptical with what distance or its just bouncing?
Looks very good, unfortunately doesn't have the center handles like many other ellipticals, to rest you arms and still keep your balance, when they get tired of the moving handles
Looked like she could go from stride to stair stepper. I sure hope there is a button that could keep you at one or the other so you don't accidentally mess up your stride by bouncing up and down.
This is the problem I have with mine. I often feel like I am fighting the machine to go into elliptical mode and then I feel exhausted after only two minutes of just trying to get started.😓
Think it depends on the person, when I started off using nordictrack, I burned 160 calories in 30 mins using bicycling mode & then after a week, I switched to stair-stepper, found it a bit easier & now burning 200 calories in 30 mins & 250 calories on 35 mins.
What about a warranty on the console? I saw a video where a customer bought this machine only to find out it was defective. A technician came to look at it to no avail. The customer eventually got a refund but $800 short. Needless to say, I'm not getting this machine.
We have one - it’s really quiet, fluid, and stable. It’s fun, honestly, because you can do so much stuff on it. Stepper, ellipses, long strides like you’re skiing... backwards too. Lots of full-body benefits also from having the moving handlebars.
@molly field are you still happy with it? Looking to buy, but have heard a lot of negatives of it shaking, making banging noises and that customer service is awful. I’m now hesitant to order.
This would be great for someone who needs low impact cardio. The three different training options on this machine make it very versatile so you can switch it up if you're ever feeling any discomfort or pain.
Thank you for your review of the FS7i elliptical. I also watched your review of the 2950 treadmill and noticed the large 22" touchscreen. It appears that Nordictrack does not make any ellipticals with a large touchscreen - I don't understand why. I see that the FS7i has a small screen AND a tablet holder. Why does the elliptical require 2 screens? Do they work in tandem somehow? I don't get it?
Hi Peter, thanks for watching our reviews. NordicTrack doesn't make any ellipticals with larger touch screens right now, we also hope that changes soon. The ellipticals that have a tablet holder on top are convenient if you want to use iFit on a larger screen that what is given or if you want to watch something while you exercise. Using the screen on the machine and a tablet at the same time won't do anything other than give you two screen to look at if you want. They don't connect and work in tandem or anything like that. We hope this helps answer your question. Please let us know if you would like more clarity. Also, if you are looking to buy a NordicTrack elliptical or treadmill soon, use the link in the description and it will save you a few dollars are your purchase.
@@peterg8752 As far as we know, NordicTrack treadmills aren't in stores anymore and can only be purchased online. So, you'll have to go with what you've seen online, we're happy to help answer any questions you have and help out as best as we can.
Hi Glenn, great question! Yes, if you use the HDMI it should duplicate that display onto a TV or any other device you are using. If you are looking to purchase the FS7i, make sure to use our link in the description and it will save you a few dollars on your purchase.
When this video was filmed, this machine used to sell for $1999 but with the current state of fitness equipment NordicTrack has raised their prices a little bit. Sorry for the confusing information. Please let us know if you have any follow up questions.
Hi all .. Can anyone PLS suggest should they have any knowledge of it, an elliptical that is best for people who have lower back pain, as in an elliptical that doesnt make you lean too far forward, and or maybe one that has arm grips that can be adjusted to be closer to the person, please any tips or suggestions, budget is around 1000 USD .. Checked the Norditrack 5.5 new but not having the machine in front of me, living on a small island with no dealers, it's hard to decide looking at pictures, please can anyone help ?? Thanks
Answered my own question, to anyone else who would wonder, seeing ellipsis contrary to what most think, ellipticals can be bad for people with lower back issues, the solution is CENTRE DRIVE ellipticals, there are rear and front drive, CENTRE drive ellipticals allow a straighter posture.
hi i am a women 37 years married with 3 babies. my body in pear shape 80kg weight with 5.6 feet height. let me know the best exercise cardio machine that make affectively impact on my trageted body muscles hips.belly and lower back muscels.which is best machine for me? treadmill. Elliptical trainer. ARC trainer. or other one thanks
tbh, the best thing would be to get some decent running shoes (maybe 80-90 bucks), spend a few weeks doing some intermittent jogging+walking. Try to jog for 60-90 seconds, then walk for 30 seconds, then repeat this pattern for 15-20 minutes. Only after committing to this and seeing some results (minimum of 8 weeks) should you consider putting money into a machine. Almost everyone that gets a machine stops using it and then it just collects dust. Of the ones you mention, Arc trainer is excellent (way better than elliptical)--but arc trainers tend to be expensive and very heavy. Walking on an inclined treadmill is good too. A concept2 rowerg is great exercise--but most people are not diligent enough to use it on a regular basis. So as mentioned, I'd start with a low cost jog/walk, wear a digital watch or use a timer to help.
Thanks for watching. We don't love that there aren't any handles that don't move that you can hang onto, like on most ellipticals and it takes a little bit of learning to figure out how the three different strides actually work. But other than that we love this machine.
@@BestTreadmillReviews Thank you. It also looks like the handles have an odd angle when they swing back towards the person. It looks like they swing oddly 'down' as they come back. Is that correct? I And is this still the elliptical you recommend? Thank you. Ps-You come across very trustworthy in your videos. Just thought you'd like to know.
@@JimHassey Thank you, we really appreciate you saying that. In our experience the handles have been fine on the way back down, and yes this is still our top recommended elliptical. Let us know if you have any other questions and if you'd like to support our channel, make sure to use the link in the description, thanks!
Why doesn't this elliptical allow you to use headphones with it? You are forced to listen to everything from the speakers embedded on the machine. There is no accommodation for bluetooth headphones or corded. You can only plug your phone in through an aux cord. When you plug your iPad into the USB port, it doesn't charge it as you watch a movie or anything like that. Not sure why the USB is so limited. And who is going to run a long HDMI cord from this machine to a TV? This machine should have the ability to mirror, not cause a possible tripping hazard. And the app-it takes so long to load videos and sometimes exiting a video is painful because the "end" button is not responsive. I noticed that this elliptical has high reviews, but realized that they are on featured on the company website. Is there a possibility that these are regulated and biased reviews? Especially, since this machine is not so liked on other websites.
Just like other businesses are doing now because of the Covid 19 damage, supply is limited and demand is high, so guess what Nordictrack has done - they have jacked this price up $800, all of their freestriders are at least $800 higher now than last year. They were already overpriced, but this is ridiculous...
Sorry Nordic, but you lost me with the fake "Stair Stepper." There's no button to push or anything to make it a stair stepper; you simply try to stop the handles from moving while you push down on each foot. You could at least have had a way to lock the handles in place. This looks more like a low impact machine for the elderly or someone recovering from surgery. Instead of calories you're burning hard earned cash.
It’s an amazing machine! I bought one with only 9 hours used for 300 dollars.
I had to update with a patch, but after that it’s awesome
Can u explain the patch?
NOTE: This product works exactly as described. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxguEIMc_Qwab-3QMTpF6jaRL80hiOOsIN It originally earned a four-star review due to a minor defect (see below). However, the manufacturer's customer service rep (Lita) went above and beyond the call of duty and deserves five stars now. I wish I could give even more!I purchased this item which arrived quickly. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. There was only one problem: One bolt did not screw into the hole properly. I called the company. Their customer service rep (Lita) was terrific! She took all my information and submitted a request to replace the defective part. I'm hoping to finish assembly and start using this treadmill soon. (Fingers crossed...)FOLLOW UP: Lita called back to inform me that the company will send a replacement part AND a technician(!!) to install it properly. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thank you!!
This is the BEST review by far, no nonsense, sweet attitude, and I’m really glad to see she likes this machine so much (I’m sure it’s not for everyone) If I also may add: I’m thankful the whole time I’m not bombarded with babe shots as many of these exercise machines submit a guy to. Anyways thanks! I’m going to buy the FS14i (current model). By the way, I called NordicTrack, about the many machine breakdowns, the rep claimed these were from a bad batch in 2020, and that they’ve redesigned and fixed the issue. Here’s hoping that’s true
Thanks for the review. Are you able to do running motion with this?
Does it come fully assembled - or is some level of assembly needed (I need to get it up stairs to a bedroom and my 11.5 nordic track was perfect - as I could take the bits up stairs in parts and assemble - still loving my 11.5 machine)
Great question, it comes with assembly needed. All the parts come together in a big box and you will need to assemble it yourself. Unfortunately with everything going on in the world right now NordicTrack has stopped doing the White Glove delivery and assembly package. Inside the box you'll have the treadmill deck, arms, and console all disassembled. If you have any follow up questions please let us know.
We need the sound, many videos fail at this part, which is important, the actual sound, as if i can move this equipment in my rental space with neighbors
bknightify it’s super quiet and fluid.
How much height does this add to you? I think my basement ceiling is 7ft
When your unit is inclined do you have a rocking/jolting issue with the upper portion, or is it fully locked in place and smooth? We just got one and this is an issue we are having. We have verified the unit is fully leveled and the base of the unit does not move at all, just the upper portion that is connected to the handles and pads.
Mine shifts from it original position when I run. Is there a way I can fix this issue?
Level it to be flat, there should be instructions on the manual
Awesome review. Very in-depth.
What Is The Best Exercise Machine If Your Goal Is To Lower Your Blood Pressure? I was thinking of getting a stationary bike or an elliptical from NordicTrack. I have high blood pressure and currently do 0 exercise and was recommended by my doctor to do at least 30 minutes a day.
She spend very little time showing up variation in stride and spend a lot of time giving software features. Finally its a machine to do exercise, so can I do a move like treadmill, elliptical with what distance or its just bouncing?
Looks very good, unfortunately doesn't have the center handles like many other ellipticals, to rest you arms and still keep your balance, when they get tired of the moving handles
Good catch. That's a dealbreaker for me.
@@bareyb Me too! Maybe the next release will have fixed handles.
Looked like she could go from stride to stair stepper. I sure hope there is a button that could keep you at one or the other so you don't accidentally mess up your stride by bouncing up and down.
This is the problem I have with mine. I often feel like I am fighting the machine to go into elliptical mode and then I feel exhausted after only two minutes of just trying to get started.😓
how many calories are burned for 30mins on an average speed on this machine. Thank you.
Think it depends on the person, when I started off using nordictrack, I burned 160 calories in 30 mins using bicycling mode & then after a week, I switched to stair-stepper, found it a bit easier & now burning 200 calories in 30 mins & 250 calories on 35 mins.
If I have VERY short legs would this still work for me?
Yes, it should. You will be able to only stride as far as you are capable and the machine will do the rest, if that makes sense.
THERE IS NO FIX ARMS ?
Unfortunately no there is no fixed arms, only moving. Let us know if you have any further questions.
What about a warranty on the console? I saw a video where a customer bought this machine only to find out it was defective. A technician came to look at it to no avail. The customer eventually got a refund but $800 short. Needless to say, I'm not getting this machine.
I wanted to see the equipment in use, the sounds it makes, how much fun using it looks. This is a boring, too theoretical review.
Thanks for your feedback. We will do our best to incorporate those elements into future reviews.
We have one - it’s really quiet, fluid, and stable. It’s fun, honestly, because you can do so much stuff on it. Stepper, ellipses, long strides like you’re skiing... backwards too. Lots of full-body benefits also from having the moving handlebars.
@@mjtfield Thanks for your feedback!
Bladehomtrainerx350p
@molly field are you still happy with it? Looking to buy, but have heard a lot of negatives of it shaking, making banging noises and that customer service is awful. I’m now hesitant to order.
Can't find the dimensions for live footprint on this anywhere. Can anyone help
Good for someone who has a knee injury and needs low impact?
This would be great for someone who needs low impact cardio. The three different training options on this machine make it very versatile so you can switch it up if you're ever feeling any discomfort or pain.
Does anyone’s freestyle elliptical have a small oil leak underneath
Which elliptical YOU recommend someone is poor like myself under 1000?
Thank you for your review of the FS7i elliptical. I also watched your review of the 2950 treadmill and noticed the large 22" touchscreen. It appears that Nordictrack does not make any ellipticals with a large touchscreen - I don't understand why. I see that the FS7i has a small screen AND a tablet holder. Why does the elliptical require 2 screens? Do they work in tandem somehow? I don't get it?
Hi Peter, thanks for watching our reviews. NordicTrack doesn't make any ellipticals with larger touch screens right now, we also hope that changes soon. The ellipticals that have a tablet holder on top are convenient if you want to use iFit on a larger screen that what is given or if you want to watch something while you exercise. Using the screen on the machine and a tablet at the same time won't do anything other than give you two screen to look at if you want. They don't connect and work in tandem or anything like that. We hope this helps answer your question. Please let us know if you would like more clarity. Also, if you are looking to buy a NordicTrack elliptical or treadmill soon, use the link in the description and it will save you a few dollars are your purchase.
@@BestTreadmillReviews Thank you for your reply. Do you know where I can actually see NordicTrack equipment? I can't seem to find any store locations.
@@peterg8752 As far as we know, NordicTrack treadmills aren't in stores anymore and can only be purchased online. So, you'll have to go with what you've seen online, we're happy to help answer any questions you have and help out as best as we can.
the SpaceSaver SE9i has a big full-color screen, I hope that helps
Question: What is the USB post used for?
All these machines have a usb charging port. It cost next to nothing to add.
Wondering how tall the reviewer is?
She is about 5' 9"
Does the HDMI duplicate the display, say on a TV?
Hi Glenn, great question! Yes, if you use the HDMI it should duplicate that display onto a TV or any other device you are using. If you are looking to purchase the FS7i, make sure to use our link in the description and it will save you a few dollars on your purchase.
Where do get it for less than $2K?
When this video was filmed, this machine used to sell for $1999 but with the current state of fitness equipment NordicTrack has raised their prices a little bit. Sorry for the confusing information. Please let us know if you have any follow up questions.
Thanks guys, helpful!
I hear the 20lb fly wheel is not very high at this price point.
Hi all .. Can anyone PLS suggest should they have any knowledge of it, an elliptical that is best for people who have lower back pain, as in an elliptical that doesnt make you lean too far forward, and or maybe one that has arm grips that can be adjusted to be closer to the person, please any tips or suggestions, budget is around 1000 USD .. Checked the Norditrack 5.5 new but not having the machine in front of me, living on a small island with no dealers, it's hard to decide looking at pictures, please can anyone help ?? Thanks
Answered my own question, to anyone else who would wonder, seeing ellipsis contrary to what most think, ellipticals can be bad for people with lower back issues, the solution is CENTRE DRIVE ellipticals, there are rear and front drive, CENTRE drive ellipticals allow a straighter posture.
This one is center drive tho
I have the machine and tried plugging headphones and didn’t work.
Besides the head phones are you liking it? Any issues?
Really well done video
hi
i am a women 37 years married with 3 babies. my body in pear shape 80kg weight with 5.6 feet height.
let me know the best exercise cardio machine that make affectively impact on my trageted body muscles hips.belly and lower back muscels.which is best machine for me?
treadmill.
Elliptical trainer.
ARC trainer.
or other one
thanks
tbh, the best thing would be to get some decent running shoes (maybe 80-90 bucks), spend a few weeks doing some intermittent jogging+walking. Try to jog for 60-90 seconds, then walk for 30 seconds, then repeat this pattern for 15-20 minutes. Only after committing to this and seeing some results (minimum of 8 weeks) should you consider putting money into a machine. Almost everyone that gets a machine stops using it and then it just collects dust.
Of the ones you mention, Arc trainer is excellent (way better than elliptical)--but arc trainers tend to be expensive and very heavy. Walking on an inclined treadmill is good too. A concept2 rowerg is great exercise--but most people are not diligent enough to use it on a regular basis. So as mentioned, I'd start with a low cost jog/walk, wear a digital watch or use a timer to help.
Are there any things you don't like about it? There's got to be something(s)....
Thanks for watching. We don't love that there aren't any handles that don't move that you can hang onto, like on most ellipticals and it takes a little bit of learning to figure out how the three different strides actually work. But other than that we love this machine.
@@BestTreadmillReviews Thank you. It also looks like the handles have an odd angle when they swing back towards the person. It looks like they swing oddly 'down' as they come back. Is that correct? I And is this still the elliptical you recommend? Thank you. Ps-You come across very trustworthy in your videos. Just thought you'd like to know.
@@JimHassey Thank you, we really appreciate you saying that. In our experience the handles have been fine on the way back down, and yes this is still our top recommended elliptical. Let us know if you have any other questions and if you'd like to support our channel, make sure to use the link in the description, thanks!
You barely used the machine. You barely used the elliptical feature. Mostly stair step. We needed to see more of the elliptical in use.
wow man...made my life..
Nice one Subscribed...Keep'em comin....
She didn’t even ride it. What’s the point of this
Why doesn't this elliptical allow you to use headphones with it? You are forced to listen to everything from the speakers embedded on the machine. There is no accommodation for bluetooth headphones or corded. You can only plug your phone in through an aux cord. When you plug your iPad into the USB port, it doesn't charge it as you watch a movie or anything like that. Not sure why the USB is so limited. And who is going to run a long HDMI cord from this machine to a TV? This machine should have the ability to mirror, not cause a possible tripping hazard. And the app-it takes so long to load videos and sometimes exiting a video is painful because the "end" button is not responsive. I noticed that this elliptical has high reviews, but realized that they are on featured on the company website. Is there a possibility that these are regulated and biased reviews? Especially, since this machine is not so liked on other websites.
There is a way to enable bluetooth audio and casting via something like chromecast
Just like other businesses are doing now because of the Covid 19 damage, supply is limited and demand is high, so guess what Nordictrack has done - they have jacked this price up $800, all of their freestriders are at least $800 higher now than last year. They were already overpriced, but this is ridiculous...
Yes...this is now $2,699. But it does include 1 year membership.
@@holnugget Yeah, but after that year is up, you have to pay over $30 a month to keep the ifit membership.
How review customer service, issues, unsubscribing issues with iFit. Such a shame….
Sorry Nordic, but you lost me with the fake "Stair Stepper." There's no button to push or anything to make it a stair stepper; you simply try to stop the handles from moving while you push down on each foot. You could at least have had a way to lock the handles in place. This looks more like a low impact machine for the elderly or someone recovering from surgery. Instead of calories you're burning hard earned cash.