NordicTrack Elliptical Reviews 2025 - Expert Ratings of Top Models

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NordicTrack began back in 1975 as a fitness company specializing in skier machines (which are still offered for sale today, in case you’re wondering!)

The success of the ski machines allowed them to expand and start manufacturing other low impact machines like the elliptical. Soon after they began to get into the world of treadmills as well. NordicTrack Elliptical Reviews - 2025 NordicTrack AirGlide 14i

In the late 90’s, ICON Health and Fitness, one of the world’s largest exercise equipment manufacturers, saw an opportunity and purchased the NordicTrack brand. After the takeover by ICON, NordicTrack has thrived, and today it is one of the most successful brands on the market.

There has been a remarkable change over the past few years in the quality of the equipment that NordicTrack has to offer. They have used technology to their advantage to manufacture and produce ellipticals and treadmills that are an excellent value to the buyer.

For the money, you won’t find a machine with more features and capabilities than NordicTrack provides.

They have also started using more quality parts in their machines in the last 5 years, but the prices haven’t skyrocketed like they have with some other brands who make that switch.

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NordicTrack Ellipticals – The Current Lineup

For 2025, there are a few different series to choose from: X Series (formerly called FreeStride Trainers), Step Climbers & AirGlide Series

X Series

The FreeStride Trainers have typically been the most popular models, originally with 4 different models to choose from: the FS10i, FS14i and the the lower end FS7i and F9i.

In 2025 the FreeStride Trainers were relabeled X Series, consisting of the FS10i (possibly discontinued) and one of the newer models in the lineup, the NordicTrack X16 elliptical. The main difference here is a new 16″ tilting touchscreen to help you get the ideal viewing angle. Other than that all of the other features and capabilities are the same as the FreeStride Trainers.

These unique center drive ellipticals offer up to an incredible 32″ stride, adjustable incline & decline, advanced touch screen displays and iFIT workout technology. Although pricier than the other models, these give you a much more complete workout.

Our favorite model here is the new X16, as it gives you the larger screen and updated styling.

Step Climbers

In early 2025 NordicTrack introduced the new Step Climber and Step Climber XL ellipticals, which are very similar to Bowflex’s popular Max Trainers. These are kind of like ellipticals/stair machines combined, and give you 22 resistance levels to choose from. They are very compact which is ideal for those with small spaces, and you get the same large touch screens and interactive iFIT training that you’ll find on all NordicTrack ellipticals.

Air Glides

The Front Drive Series now consists of the AirGlide 14i and the new AirGlide 16. The AirGlide 7i has been discontinued.

These ellipticals offer a more compact size along with generous power adjustable 19″ adjustable strides, power incline and decline (-5% to 15%) and up to 26 resistance levels.

We like the AirGlide 16 the best of this series, as it gives you the larger touch screen display, incline and decline, and the heavier 32 lb. flywheel.

For my opinion of each NordicTrack elliptical model on the market currently, just browse my reviews below. Feel free to reach out if you need a recommendation.

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