Brand reviews
iFit Treadmills
- The interactive platform — not a separate treadmill maker — behind NordicTrack, ProForm and Freemotion machines
Brand Facts
- What it is Interactive training platform, not a treadmill maker — iFit powers NordicTrack, ProForm & Freemotion machines
- Price range ~$1,000 (ProForm Carbon TLX) to ~$4,000 (NordicTrack X24)
- Models reviewed 2
- Best for Trainer-led, scenic classes with auto-adjusting (SmartAdjust) speed & incline
- Subscription iFit Pro $39/mo or $396/yr (up to 5 profiles); iFit Train $15/mo ($144/yr) for app-only
- Works without subscription? Yes — manual mode (and ~50 onboard ProForm workouts) run without a membership
- Compatibility No FTMS — auto incline/speed only works on iFit-enabled machines, not other apps
Pros & cons
Pros
- Classes filmed across all 7 continents and led by 180 trainers keep treadmill workouts from getting monotonous
- SmartAdjust automatically changes speed and incline mid-class so you just keep up
- ActivePulse can adjust intensity based on your heart rate (requires a Bluetooth heart-rate monitor)
- Powers well-built machines from NordicTrack, ProForm and Freemotion across many price points
- 6.4M+ members and the platform behind the #1 seller of large fitness equipment in the U.S.
Cons
- Most interactive features require an iFit Pro subscription ($39/mo)
- No FTMS support — you're locked into iFit-enabled hardware for auto adjustments
- A 2022–2023 software update bricked some consoles with blank screens; Consumer Reports logged 80+ complaints and a class action (Balfour v. iFIT) followed
- Owners frequently cite poor customer service for software and hardware issues
Current Models
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