NordicTrack T Series

The media could not be loaded. This review is for the 2024 NordicTrack T Series 5 Treadmill (Model No. NTL17624).I bought this on Black Friday 2024 and got this for a fantastic price w/ an Amazon Promo for $335. I was originally in the market for some kind of cardio equipment and was originally actually looking at Peloton equipment. I was debating if it was worth the money and I saw the Peloton treadmill was $2700. After doing some research, it’s really just over-hyped marketing on the technology front for what basically is a glorified giant ipad with fast processing and high money reoccurring subscriptions. Ultimately, I could not justify to myself putting a 3-4 month payment comparable to that of a entry-level BMW/Mercedes Car Model on a treadmill lol – even with the Black Friday promos et al.At the end of the day I realized I’m buying this equipment to ultimately work as a sweat machine and get some intense cardio in for myself as I’ve put some weight on since marriage and am approaching my mid 30’s and was sick of the $25 monthly planet fitness subscription I barely utilized for most the past year because the gym was on the other side of town and the excess time wasted going in and out of the gym for cardio workouts (changing clothes, shower, having to look semi-presentable in a public gym where I bump into people I know in real social life) was just eating my limited hours in a day with work & family life. I cancelled that subscription and bought this instead. It arrived a week after Black Friday. The amazon guys delivered it in my garage and I took it from there to get it to my basement. The total shipment package is about 140 lbs so having a 2nd person to help you will make life much easier. I immediately checked the parts to make sure everything came in top tier condition from A to Z and luckily, it was packaged extremely well with no horror stories to report on my end.As it gets pretty frigid and cold in New England in the winter months, I wanted a machine that I can keep in the house for quick HIIT workouts in morning before I take a shower and get my start for my workday in the office.So to the treadmill itself:-Excellent Build Quality for the $ from a Reliable Brand (Nordictrack is owned by iFit Inc. which also owns ProForm – these equipment brands were mainstays of the 90’s and 2000’s in any Dick’s sporting good stores that sold treadmills). This is my first NordicTrack treadmill but my parent’s ProForm treadmill(s) are still going strong – 20 years later (and I ultimately attribute that robust build quality/longevity to the parent company of both brands– iFit Inc.).- Relatively easy to install compared to other treadmills (I’ve assembled a much, much more complicated ProForm treadmill with all the bells and whistles in my parent’s house) and this was so easy as compared to that model. You just need to be patient – watch a couple of youtube videos – and make sure you understand each step. Also I did 95% of the installation by myself, I just needed my wife basically for the last part which is when you actually mount the console on top of the treadmill and keep it plugged in (you will want a 2nd person with you for this part especially because this is how electric power comes to the treadmill belt & console). Everything else can be done by 1 person.-2.6 HP Treadmill Rating “Engine” – this is plenty for most people. It’s not 3.0 but I found I was able to do a full run/sprint on this for a good 5 minutes with no problems and I’m a fairly big guy (over 215 lbs). It’s a nice sweet spot between 2.0 HP Treadmills (weak/only good for walking) and 3.0 HP Treadmills (where a lot of commercial treadmills start).-The Console is Super Basic, Absolutely No Frills/Gimmicks – the iFit subscription is the one thing you can get with this (it comes w/ 1 month free with this purchase), but you do not need it for the treadmill to function. It is very easy to understand and very easy to use. This would actually be a really good model for seniors in your family who hate the confusing hyper technology of today’s treadmills. This is a treadmill I’d feel safe with my grandmother using.-iPad/Phone Stand – You can easily make it as fancy or as simple as you want. I will def be using it with my iPad so I don’t feel “wanting” for anything more. All I need is access to YouTube and some headphones and I’m good to go.- Treadmill is def compact and very easy to wheel around to a different part of the room (you just need to lift the rear and basically wheel it around like a farm wheel barrow)-Keep in mind, this does not fold up. Repeat. This.does.not.fold. If you’re someone pressed for extreme space living and want to always maximize every square foot in your residence, this might not pass that test. Although its footprint as normal laid out flat is fairly compact when benchmarking to other treadmills.Bottomline: This machine will get you to sweat without having to sell your kidneys on the black market to do so. You can walk, jog, and yes use it for sprinting and it will work just fine. Most consumers will love this model.Here’s who this model this is NOT for:If you are a serious runner, like you’re one of those people that ran highschool cross country and track and you have an average speed of like 11 mph when you do a sprint and/or power run for like 10 minutes+ straight– you should probably look at higher grade models in NordicTrack’s lineup with at least a 3.0 HP+ rating.

Waited until Amazon deal days to snag this machine for $120 off (about $680 total) - also Amazon offers free delivery unlike other big box stores (BestBuy / Dicks Sporting). Delivery was awesome & allowed me to pick a room, I just wanted it in the garage so that made it super quick and easy.After a few uses, I think this is a great machine! I wanted something for consistent walking that offered an auto incline feature - which this does.Overall the machine is big! The only complaint I have is it being slightly hard to move around on my own. I either need my hubbys help or to go very slowly. The folding option is super nice too when trying to save on space! It’s easy to pick up and lower down - it lowers by itself. The machine is sturdy in both upright and down positions!Functionality is pretty basic so if you’re looking for a lot of features, maybe upgrade? But this is good for my basic workouts. It provides a little track to show your progress throughout the workout, calories burned, distance, time, etc. there are preprogrammed workouts you can do but I’m not sure if those go away without having a monthly subscription. I’m hoping to stay subscription free! Another review or YouTube video said this machine does not have a “pause” function, but if you hit stop it will save your workout for a short amount of time before restarting. Preset incline and speed buttons on each side of the display. There are even speakers but I have to get a double male aux to usb-c cord to test that out. The walking pad is long and I (5’5”) am no where near reaching the end of the track while exercising.Lastly, assembly! Assembling the machine was fairly easy. It took about an hour or so. No dings or missing pieces, I received everything in perfect working condition!!! Packaging was awesome so no damage would be made during shipping. Thanks for the great buy, can’t wait make this a part of my daily routine again!

If you’re on the fence about which treadmill to get, I highly recommend this one!! It’s everything you really need! And I was able to get it on sale for around $1000! Using affirm allows me to pay it out! I put it together by myself, but did have to have a second pair of hands a couple of times holding different pieces. Absolutely love the fan! The screen is plenty large enough. I love how the treadmill sits up a little higher than other cheaper treadmills. I love how it lowers down slowly on its own after pushing the bar on the bottom. I don’t have to be afraid of it hurting my child. I love the incline feature. I love that I have the option to buy ifit or still use it without it. Nothing hard to try to figure out how to use it manually without ifit. The hardest part was putting it together by myself but it only took me a couple of hours to do it. Instructions are great, and they even have a QR code to a video to show you how to put it together! When registering the treadmill, they also offer extended warranties that you can purchase. I just put it together, so I don’t know the durability of it or how long it will last but I’m very impressed so far! Awesome purchase!! Thank you Nordictrack and Amazon!!