NordicTrack Commercial 1500 Treadmill Review

Excellent news! Nordictrack launched a new 2011 model. Read the review here: NordicTrack Commercial 1500 Treadmill Review (2011 Model)

NordicTrack Commercial 1500 has many common features with NordicTrack Elite 9500 PRO. We had the chance to review this machine shortly after we did the one for the Elite version so our memory was fresh and allowed us to test it based on our previous experience.

This treadmill is one of the versions NordicTrack sells together with the iFit LIVE module (and so you save $120). This is the main attraction which inspire people to buy it.

The price of this treadmill is $1,300 and you can find it available on the manufacturer website.

How does it fit? See in our conclusions.

NordicTrack Commercial 1500 Specifications

Speed: 0-12 MPH 1-Touch
This is a common feature on NordicTrack treadmills. You have 12 buttons on the console to change speed with just 1 button push. You also have 2 up/down arrows to change speed by 0.1 or 0.5 increments.

Inclination: 0-15% 1-Touch
This is controlled same as speed. You can also change incline with the up/down arrows located on the console by 0.5 increments.

Motor: 3.0 HP DurX Commercial Pro Motor

Belt: 20″ x 60″ (50.8 cm x 152.4 cm)

The belt is backed by an Adjustable cushion system which allows you to control the firmness of the running surface.

You have 2 cushion handles by each side of the belt. You must push them in the same direction, same intensity before you start using the treadmill.

To increase firmness, move them toward the front of the treadmill. To decrease firmness, move them to the back of the treadmill.

We recommend you choose a more firm surface if you use the machine for intensive run. You also must keep count of your weigh; if it’s large you need a more firm surface.

Frame: metal

Supported user weight: 350 lbs

Warranty:

You receive a lifetime warranty for frame and motor, 2 years for parts and 1year for labor.

NordicTrack Commercial 1500 Special Features

Grafixx Display:

You have different display modes available. Depending on your selection you will see different workout info. Details are listed below:

* Incline
* Speed
* Distance to be done
* Elapsed time
* Pace in minutes/miles or minutes/km ()
* Calories
* Heart Rate

Heart Rate readings: through Contact Handles

To read more about how heart rate is calculate on a treadmill, go to this review: Nautilus T514 Treadmill Review.

To have an accurate reading, keep your hands steady on the handles for about 15 seconds.

Workouts:

* 1 Manual Workout
* 24 Performance workouts: 14 time workouts, 6 Distance workouts, and 4 Calories workouts.
* 6 Create and save workout
* iFit LIVE workouts (available through Internet wireless connection the you must set-up by yourself)

Note you don’t have an individual user system available on this treadmill which you can use to enter your own weight. This is why the calories readings should not be considered valid numbers you can base your diet on.

IFit LIVE Module

The iFit LIVE module connects through the wireless connection to your subscription account at iFit website. Based on your subscription you have enabled various workouts and you can do your exercises based on them right on your treadmill.

See our review on the iFIT LIVE module which includes more details about its features. Click HERE!

Information Mode:

Allows you to:

* see total distance ran on the treadmill
* total time spent on the treadmill
* change display in miles or km
* change contrast level of the display
* see status of the WiFi connection you need to use the iFit LIVE module

Sound System:

You can insert any audio jack: MP3, iPod or CD player and control the volume from the console.

Folding treadmill:

This treadmill can be folded and moved around with the aid of its wheels. But it’s not easy! This is a very heavy machine.

Conclusions

This is a good treadmill which we recommend to anyone interested in having a home training machine. There are several details we consider they make this machine worth looking into: good motor, adjustable cushion system, various workouts, and large belt. Plus a good web price when in offer by the manufacturer.

There are still some small details that we noticed. They aren’t a deal breaker, but if you’re aware of them before you buy it, you’ll not be in for an unpleasant surprise after you bring it home.

This is a very heavy machine. You think the folding system will help you store it and move it, but it won’t unless you have someone strong at your side to help you every time.

You can’t have an accurate calories burned reading because you can’t actually insert your own weight and age in the workout description. Only with this info a machine can calculate the most accurate calories you burn during an exercise.

On the other hand with the iFit LIVE module you enter this info right into your subscription profile, therefor all your iFit Workouts will be created especially for your constitution.

The motor is also a little noisy. Not that much that you find it annoying but until you’ll get used to it, you may find it a little too loud.

For its basic features that really count, this is a good machine. The warranty if not very good, especially for the parts, but if you pay attention to how it must be preserved we don’t see any big issues you may encounter with it on the long term.

Still, if you had a bad experience you want others to know about before making their decision to buy it, please share it with us and leave a comment.

PS: This machine resembles extremely with the NordicTrack Elite 9500 PRO. Elite 9500 PRO even comes with a better motor and a better warranty. See more here.

For more details go and visit the 2011 model page