NordicTrack Commercial 1250

In this nordictrack commercial 1250 review, the short answer is that this $1,599 treadmill is the best mid-range pick in our guide of 8 commercial treadmills, and it earns the #3 spot for buyers who jog, walk and run indoors without spending flagship money. NordicTrack built the Commercial 1250 around a 3.6 HP motor, a 22 by 60 inch deck and a 400 pound weight limit, so it fits most adults and most home gyms. The machine reaches 12 MPH and climbs to a 12% incline or drops to a minus 3% decline for downhill work. With 390 Amazon ratings averaging 3.9 stars, buyers describe a solid treadmill that asks for an iFIT Pro membership ($39 per month) to unlock its full library.

The 10 inch touchscreen tilts for optimal viewing during runs and during off-treadmill classes like yoga and strength, which means one screen covers both. Meanwhile, the RunFlex cushioning softens impact for daily jogs and long walks, and the auto incline changes grade on its own during iFIT sessions. On top of that, Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity let you stream shows or mirror a device on the display. The 300 pound frame folds to 30 by 36 by 65 inches, so a spare bedroom or garage corner works. In practice, the 3.6 HP motor covers run, jog and walk sessions comfortably, while the 12 MPH ceiling leaves room for faster intervals.

Value is where the NordicTrack Commercial 1250 makes its case: at $1,599 it costs about $400 less than the step-up 1750 in the same series, which brings a 4.25 HP motor and a larger screen. As a result, you trade sprint headroom and display size for a lighter bill, and for walkers and steady joggers that trade rarely hurts. That said, the 3.9 star average from 390 ratings shows buyers are satisfied but not thrilled, and the 2 year manufacturer warranty is shorter than many shoppers expect on a commercial machine. Even so, if your routine is 30 to 60 minute sessions at up to 12 MPH, this is the one to get, and an iFIT Pro membership at $39 per month adds the guided classes.