NordicTrack T7 SI

The display includes common features for all Nordictrack treadmills. You can see the following feedback during workout:

– Speed of the belt
– Your walking pace in minutes/ miles or kilometers
– Approximate number of burned calories
– Elapsed time
– Walked or run distance
– Number of completed laps- one mile has 4 laps
– Incline setting and its changes
– Heart rate
– Animation of the road

During exercise, the left display shows you the incline of the treadmill, the elapsed time and the approximate number of burned calories. Press the Display button below the left display until you get to the information you need.

On the right display you see the walked or run distance and the speed of the walking belt.

To see the sum of miles walked and calories burned, press the Total button. The value will be shown in hundreds (5 calories= 500 calories).

The training zone bar will display the intensity of your workout and will show your position accordingly (cool down, fat burn, aerobic, endurance or performance).

Contact Handles

To measure your heart rate, put your hands on the handrails and keep them still for 15 seconds. This is a common feature added to offer basic feedback during workout. Don’t use it as a medical device.

– 5 Preset Weight Loss Workouts
– 4 Preset Aerobic Workouts
– 3 Preset Performance Workouts
– 1 Custom and Save Workouts
– iFIT SD Cards Workouts (optional, not included)

To select the workout you want to pursue, press the Weight Loss Workouts button, the Aerobic Workouts button or the Performance Workouts Button. Press Start or Speed Increase to start the workout.

Each workout is divided into 1 minute segments, each segment having its own speed and incline settings. Speed and Incline changes are automatically controlled by the console. Along your workout, you will have access to essential workout feedback.

In order to create a personalized workout, press the Custom Workouts Button until you get to the workout you want. Press Start and start walking. You can re-program the settings anytime.

Both Custom workouts and Preset workouts function the same way.

The 4 fan settings allow you choosing between low, medium, high or AutoBreeze of which the later automatically adjusts the airflow to your speed.

As other Nordictrack products, this treadmill folds vertically, which is a primary asset of this selection. Adjust the incline to the lowest position, remove the key and unplug the cord. Hold the metal frame and raise halfway to the vertical position. Note that the knob must be safely locked in the storage position.

iPod Dock Included

You have volume controls for MP3 input only.

Same as Nordictrack T9 Ci, the Nordictrack T7 Si Treadmill is compatible with iFIT SD Cards. If you don’t know much about them, you can read this article written by us (iFIT Workouts).

Basically, they are workouts built by professional trainers and dedicated to specific goals (example: 8 week workout program to lose pounds, workouts to train for a long distance run or a marathon). The SD Card workouts have also voice enabled to motivate you during exercise. They cost separately from the treadmill’s price but they make it a valuable asset to your workout routine if bought.

If you want to select the Information Mode, hold down Stop and insert the key into the console, then release the Stop button.

When you use the optional iFit SD Card workout system, you will also have audio guidance. By selecting the ON setting next to INSTRUCTION, you will receive detailed instructions from your personal trainer. By selecting PARTIAL, your personal trainer will offer only basic guidance.

Select ENGLISH for viewing the distance in miles and METRIC for kilometers.

Control also the audio settings.

We had a good time jogging on this machine but it was not a blast.

On this treadmill you can only jog in optimal conditions, not run. The components’ quality is fragile and at high intensity the treadmill feels unstable and noisy.

We experienced also some electrical issues. From the 1 Touch incline options 3 buttons didn’t work. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s unpleasant nevertheless. We already called NordicTrack to ask assistance for this item.

The workouts are decent, but you don’t have the option to insert your weight in the console, so the Weight Loss workouts are inefficient. And this is why we strongly recommend buying the iFIT SD Cards. These workouts determined us to enjoy working out on this treadmill, even with its limitations.

We don’t like the warranty either. 1 Year is too little for what you receive so pay attention to how you take care of the treadmill so it resists a longer time. The components are not the best and it seems a fragile machine.

On the other hand, the adjustable cushioning really succeeds to reduce the impact on the heels and knees, especially when you walk or jog.

There is one other aspect that we found a little annoying, the control panel. The A2350 PRO for example, or event Nordictrack T9 Ci have a more user friendly display. But these aspects are almost insignificant for the price you pay.

As a general conclusion, this model is a $800 treadmill (correct price). There is a good balance between the price and the features of Nordictrack T7 Si, which determines us to recommend it further on, if you need a basic and simple training machine.

PS: If you’re interested in having a treadmill compatible with iFIT Workouts, read this article (iFIT Treadmills) to see a list of treadmill reviews done by us that have this feature.