It offers a strong 3.5 HP motor, extra long 60" belt, adjustable cushioning, built in speakers, iPod docking station and 35 personal trainer workouts.
The icing on the cake is the 7" Flat Screen TV built into the console. It's also a lot sturdier and stable feeling than lesser priced Nordic Track models.
So is it a good buy for you? Here's a review of the Nordic Track Elite 7500 to help you decide:
Quick Stats:
Price: $2699 ( + Free Shipping)
Motor: 3.5 HP Commercial Pro Motor
Speed: 0 -12 MPH
Incline: 0-12%
Treadbelt: 20 x 60"
Folding: Yes
350 lb Weight Capacity Deck
15 year Motor Warranty, 1 Year parts
and 1 year Labor
Strengths:
1) 7" Flat Screen TV Built Into The Console - With the TV built into the console, you can watch TV and view your workout display at the same time (or just choose to watch TV). When the TV is not on, the screen displays all of your workout information, with a multi-colored workout intensity profile.
2) Work Out With Jillian Michaels from 'The Biggest Loser' - The Elite 7500 has an iFit card reader. Nordic Track has teamed up with Jillian Michaels (from the TV show 'The Biggest Loser') to make specialized iFit workout cards. You actually get Jillian talking you through your workout. Very cool.
3) iPod Port With Speakers Built Into the Console - You can plug your iPod or MP3 player into the built-in audio jack and listen to your favorite music or audiobooks while you workout. Along with the TV and Jillian Michaels workouts, this can turn a boring old treadmill into your personal entertainment station.
4) Adjustable Cushioning That Reduces Impact by 33% - A good cushioning system is essential to properly protect your back, hips, knees and ankles. The Elite 7500's cushioning system reduces impact on your joints by up to 33%, as compared to road running, which is excellent.
Plus it's also adjustable - so you can choose a firmer feel, a softer feel or something in between. This is a great feature if there's more than one person using the treadmill as everyone has different preferences.
5) 35 More Built-In Workouts - In addition to the Jillian Michaels workouts, you also get 35 built-in workout programs. The 15 personal trainer workouts automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill, depending on your goal - aerobic, weight loss or performance.
You also get 4 heart rate workouts that help you stay in your target heart rate zone by increasing or lowering the speed when you need to raise or lower your heart rate. You can create and customize up to 4 workouts for future use. There are also 8 weight loss (calorie burn) workouts and 4 distance workouts.
6) Stronger Base with 350 lb Weight Capacity Deck - The Elite 7500 has more substance to it than lesser priced Nordic Tracks. The 350 lb weight capacity and heavier unit weight help to contribute to a more stable model - great for runners or those who like to power walk.
Weaknesses:
There's not a lot of weaknesses here. We would have liked to see a longer parts warranty - however you can buy extra coverage at checkout.
Overall Conclusion: Highly Recommended
The Nordic Track Elite 7500 treadmill is one of the higher end Nordic track units, with everything you could possibly want in a treadmill including a strong motor, extra long 60" belt, built in TV, tons of workout programs, iPod dock and built in speakers.
It's heavier in terms of construction than many of the lesser priced models. The cushioning system is also better. Overall, the 7500 will take more of a beating and last longer.
While walkers could probably save a bit and go with one of the lower priced Nordic Track treadmills, runners or those who want a deluxe, commercial-grade treadmill will probably love this unit.
Where To Buy At A Discount:
You can get the NordicTrack Elite 7500 direct from the Manufacturer. They're also throwing in Free Shipping for a short time which can save you about $150.
