Quick Stats:
Price: $2499
Motor: 3.0 HP
Speed: 0 -12 MPH
Incline: 0-50%
Treadbelt: 20 x 56"
37 Workout Programs + iFit
Folding
Warranty: Lifetime Motor, 1 year on Parts and Labor
Strengths:
50% Incline - The X10 is the only incline trainer that gives you up to 50% inclines. (Most treadmills offer inclines of 10-15%) which is incredible. Incline walking forces your muscles through a great range of motion and you can burn up to 3X more calories as compared to walking on a flat incline.
You can also build some amazing intervals into your workout with higher inclines. Plus by forcing your muscles to work harder, incline training can boost your calorie burn for hours even after your workout.
3.0 HP Motor - The motor is the heart of your machine and you want one that is strong enough to power serious workouts. This is the highest motor power for a Nordic Track Incline trainer. Plus it's covered by a lifetime motor warranty which helps protect your investment.
Adjustable Resistance Cardio Cables- You can get an overall body workout with these cardio cables built into the console. There are 8 levels of resistance and you can tone your arms, chest and shoulders while you work out. This is another feature that is not offered on standard treadmills or incline trainers.
Extra Long 56" Belt - Again, this is the longest incline trainer belt available from Nordic Track. It's also a 2 ply belt (vs the 1 ply belt on the X5 incline trainer) so it should last longer.
37 Workouts & iFit Compatible - You have so many options here it's hard to get bored. There are 37 built in workouts including 25 preprogrammed, 4 heart rate and 8 customizable programs. These adjust your speed and incline based on workout goals like weight loss, performance, etc.
Plus the X10 comes iFit compatible which means you can download even more workouts to your machine from the Internet.
One Touch Speed and Incline Controls - Instead of scrolling up and down through speed and incline levels, you just press one button indicating the level you want and the X10 adjusts to your desired setting. This is especially useful with the 50 levels of incline.
Weaknesses:
There are very few weaknesses here. The parts warranty could be longer, but you can probably buy extra coverage at checkout if you really want it.
Overall Conclusion: Recommended As An Incline Trainer
The NordicTrack X10 is the premium incline trainer in the Nordic track lineup. It offers incredible value - especially when compared against similarly priced incline trainers like the Treadclimber.
You get the highest incline on the market (50%) to help burn 3 times more calories than regular treadmill walking. You also get one of the longest belts (56") and strongest motor powers (3.0 HP)
And the X10 offers the highest speed limit available (up to 12 MPH). So unlike the Treadclimber (with top speeds of 4.5 MPH) you can also run on it.
Bottom Line: Compared to other incline trainers, the X10 gives you more for the money and offers excellent value.
Where To Buy:
You can find the Nordictrack X10 incline trainer at the Nordic track closeout store. You can save on store markup and possibly sales tax as well.
The great benefit of incline trainers is that you can burn 3X more calories than walking on a flat plane.
The reason for this is that high incline walking engages your lower body muscles in a greater range of motion, thus requiring more effort and more calorie expenditure.
The X10 incline trainer also comes with Upper Body Cardio Cables to work your arms, shoulders, back and abs. This gives you a total body workout and also helps burn more calories.
Is the Nordic Track X10 right for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide:
