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We will start this review with a very important note. Nordictrack Incline Trainer X3 Interactive is the same model as Nordictrack Incline Trainer X3. You will see 2 different pages on the NordicTrack website, but they are the same model, just named differently.

Nordictrack Incline Trainer X3 Interactive is the lowest model of the Incliner Series from NordicTrack.The first incliner we tested was the NordicTrack X7 Incline Trainer, a model we highly appreciate. Check this review too to know your alternative and its competitive features.

We also tested the Nordictrack X5i Incline Trainer. It offered us a very pleasant surprise and we highly recommend you read this review too before making a decision.

Incline Trainer X3 Interactive can be purchased for a low price and it comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and the motor.

Most people look to buy it for weight loss workouts. To see how it really works, what its limitations and advantages are, check out our conclusions.

Nordictrack Incline Trainer X3 Interactive Specifications

Speed: 0-10 MPH 1-Touch

Inclination: 0% to 40% 1-Touch

Important to mention is that:

- when the incline is from 0% to 15%, the maximum speed will be 10 mph;

- for incline 15.5% to 25%, the maximum speed will be 8 mph;

- for incline 25.5% to 35%, the maximum speed will be 5 mph;

- for 35.5% to 40% incline, the maximum speed will be 3 mph.

Highest Incline Point: 26” off the floor (66 cm)

Motor: DurX 2.0 HP Drive Motor

Belt: 50” x 20” (127 cm x 50.8 cm)

The belt is backed by Durasoft Cushioning system. It’s not the best cushioning but it will help if you wear appropriate running shoes.

Assembled Dimensions:
68″H x 38″W x 57″L (172.72cm Height x 96.52 cm Weight x 144.78 cm Length)

Max Weight Capacity: 300 lbs.

Warranty:
This incline trainer comes with a lifetime warranty for the frame and motor, a common feature for Nordictrack treadmills, and also 1 year of parts and in-home service warranty.

Nordictrack Incline Trainer X3 Interactive Features

Display options
A great feature about this incline trainer is that it offers a 3D perspective over your workout, which makes the entire experience much more interesting. Also, by pressing repeatedly the Display Mode button, you are allowed to choose whichever mode you find appropriate. The information that will be shown regards:

- Distance (miles or km)

- Approximate number of calories burned/ hour and the approximate number of calories burned

- Speed of the belt (mph or km per hour )

- Incline level

- Elapsed time

- Heart rate (beats per minute)

- Animation of the trail you are running or walking

- Progress of the trail marked with a circle

- On the right side of the console, the number of feet climbed

Workouts:

- 1 Manual Workout

- 9 One Step Calorie Workouts

- Random Trail Workouts (you insert the calories goal and the treadmill selects speed and incline for each segment so you can reach that goal). These are the same 9 One Step Calorie Workouts, but re-arranged in a different way.

- iFIT SD cards (workouts) compatible. The Workouts must be bought separately.

After inserting the key into the console, you may opt for either a 1 Step Calorie Workout, a Random Workout or an iFit Workout (if you bought the SD cards, separately from the control).

In either of the cases, the process regards the same steps. After choosing the desired program, you must start the walking belt. The incline trainer will start moving while your hands hold the handrails.

The incline trainer will slow down when the program is closer to the end.

For the preset workouts incline and speed is automatically controlled by the treadmill.

When you wish to stop the program, use the Stop button, and also the Start button when you wish to restart it.

The sophisticated display will enable a complete view over your performance by offering all the necessary information you need.

It is indicated to measure your heart rate at all time.

If the program gets difficult, there is the fan option that you can easily access.

At the end of the program, remove the key from the console.

An important note, the number of calories is given with approximation and it’s just 50% relevant. As long the console doesn’t allow you to enter personal info like age and weight, don’t count on this number.

Heart Rate: through Contact Handles
This equipment allows you to read your heart rate by using the metal contacts on the handrail. Keep your hands still for 15 seconds and you will have accurate heart rate information.

IPod Compatible Music Port and Sound System included:

You may listen to the music that motivates you by using this IPod compatibility.

You can also plugin your MP3 and CD player.

You have volume control on the console (up and down buttons).

Fan: on/off controls.