NordicTrack Elliptical Reviews 2023 - Our Experts Ratings of Top Models

5.0 / 5.0

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 - 2023 Commercial 9.9 Trainer

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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The company often offers great deals including free shipping, financing and money back guarantees, as well as full descriptions so you can compare all of the current models.

NordicTrack Ellipticals – The Current Lineup

For 2023, there are two different series to choose from: FreeStride Trainers and Front Drive traditional…

FreeStride Trainers

The FreeStride Trainers are the most popular models, consisting of the FS10i and FS14i, both of which were first introduced in 2020. The lower end FS7i and F9i were both phased out when the newer models were introduced.

These unique center drive ellipticals offer up to an incredible 32″ stride, adjustable inclines (plus decline on the FS14i), 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 FS10i FreeStride Trainer, as it includes incline up to 10% and an incredible 10″ touch screen display.

Front Drive

The Front Drive Series consists of the Commercial 9.9, the Commercial 14.9 and the newest elliptical in the NordicTrack lineup, the AirGlide 14i. (This one may be replacing the Commercial 14.9 as the specs are similar.)

These ellipticals offer a more compact size along with generous power adjustable 19-20″ strides, power incline up to 20%, decline on the AirGlide 14i, and plenty of built in workouts.

We like the Commercial 14.9 the best of this series, as it gives you the longer 20″ stride, larger touch screen display, 20 degrees of incline and 24 digital resistance levels.

Rear Drive(Note: This series may no longer be available)

The Rear Drive Series consists of the SpaceSaver SE7i and SE9i.

These ellipticals offer easy folding design and place you in a jogging/running position for more core activation, with incline, over 20 resistance levels and easy assembly. However, they have the shortest stride lengths, not ideal for taller users.

We like the up-level SE9i model in this series, if you want something that folds.

Mid-Mech (Recently Discontinued)

This is the commercial NordicTrack elliptical series, with the ACT, ACT 7 and ACT 10 offering up to a 22″ stride in a compact, center drive design and 24 resistance levels.

Look at the ACT 7 or 10 if this series appeals to you, but we would lean towards the FreeStride Trainers if you want something compact.

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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