NordicTrack Reflex 8500 Pro

The 7 inch color touch-screen display is very easy to control. You have different display modes available, but you can switch between them really fast. To select the mode you want, press repeatedly Display increase/ decrease buttons on the screen.

The console gives information about: elapsed time, distance, incline, speed, a ¼ mile track, time to complete one lap at current speed, lap number, time remaining, approximate no of calories burned/ hour, number of vertical feet you’ve climbed, pace in min/ mile and heart rate.

Adjust volume by pressing Volume increase/decrease on the console. There is a small wireless icon in the upper right corner that shows the wireless connection status.

You can monitor your heart rate by grasping the handgrip sensors.

The Reflex 8500 Pro models comes with 30 preset workouts, of which 20 calorie burn workouts, and 10 all-terrain trails workouts.

To use a set-a-goal workout press Workouts button, then the Goal Workouts button.

Press Time, Distance and Calorie buttons to set time, distance and calorie goal. Then set the incline and speed. Now you’re ready to start working out.

When you reach the goal set, the walking belt will slow until it stops completely. This is when you receive the workout summary details on the screen.

To go to a calorie burn workout or an all-terrain trails workout, select a calorie-burn workout or an all-terrain trails workout by pressing Workouts and then Calorie Burn or All-terrain Trails buttons.

For Calorie burn workouts, select the difficulty level and then the desired workout. The screen will give you approximate no of calories you’ll be burning, duration and distance. Do the same for All-Terrain Trails workouts. Change speed and incline as you want during workout.

For more workout diversity, there is an iFit Live mode. iFit allows you to download personalized workouts, create your own workouts, track your results and also stay in contact with other features you may find useful. You need a wireless network to access the iFit Live mode and a monthly subscription.

– included

– included

– included in the console

Connect your MP3 or CD player or any other players you may have to the console. This is a high-quality sound system that will keep you on the track until the finish line.

– included

The NordicTrack Reflex 8500 Pro is a treadmill that we warmly recommend. It is a strong machine, with a wide package of user-friendly features and nice aesthetics. It has its drawbacks, but the advantages offset them by far.

Starting with the motor, this treadmill is on a top position. It has a sturdy commercial-grade motor, designed for superior performance. Not only is it notable for its power, but it is also known for its quietness. Basically, you’ll get a strong machine and the quietness that few powerful motors can provide.

We also appreciate the reflex cushioning system. It does a great job, even after a 10 k run.

The impressive thing is that the deck is built so that it conforms to your personal features and movement. It gives you stability and keeps you safe from injuries (even if it doesn’t look so when you see it in the pictures 🙂 ).

The performance workouts are great and you can choose out of 20 programs. They have definitely made us go for more and push our limits. And when you want more diversity, the iFit Live feature will bring its share of innovations. Even if it involves a monthly subscription, this is one piece of software that always determines us to keep using Icon Fitness products.

The cool display includes even a Google map that basically displays your workout progress. It also includes the 1 Touch speed and incline control system. With the single touch of a button, you can alter speed and incline as pleased.

And as a plus, you get to fold it and use the space even when you’re not working out.

The minus with this treadmill is that you don’t get to insert your own weight and age, so that you get a more accurate feedback. The weight loss programs will definitely make you shed the extra pounds, but you won’t receive precise feedback. If you complete the workouts with the iFIT mode, you can dis-consider this minus. Otherwise, we recommend buying a treadmill that has it all.

Also, the warranty is a bit faulty. You have lifetime warranty for frame and motor, but only 2 years for parts and 1 year for labor. It’s never enough for a $2000 investment.