Treadmill Review: NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill
Treadmill Rating: 4.5/5
Hello Readers,
It is time for my review the NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill. NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill is another adjustable shock absorption treadmill and I’m actually very glad I tried it. Usually the adjustable shock absorption system is just a gimmick but the NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill really does deliver. Here is my NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill review.
They can be very difficult to find a balance between firm and soft when designing a treadmill. I don’t know how long ago but somewhere along the line somebody decided that users shouldn’t have to choose between a firm deck and a soft deck. Was a very novel idea the time but as it turns out it’s very difficult to make an adjustable shock absorption system mechanically sound. Since its introduction though, many improvements have been made and one of the treadmills that seems to benefit from the research and lessons learned from models of the past is the NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill. My first up on this treadmill it was on the highest firmness setting. I spent some time running on this treadmill at different firmness settings and have concluded that the NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill offers an excellent balance between firm and soft. I will admit, like many other treadmills at adjustable shock absorption systems they can be annoying and sometimes difficult to adjust the shock absorption system, but you’ll be glad you have it especially if more than one person is going to be using this treadmill. Different people at different tastes and I can recommend fitness equipment that has the capability of satisfying multiple users needs.
The thing I really liked about the NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill was the console display. It is bright and very easy to read. The buttons are also large and easy to spot something is change speed or incline while you’re running is relatively easy compared to some other treadmills to slow down. Like just about every NordicTrack treadmill the NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill comes with built-in iPod compatibility allows you to play her music on built-in speakers. Sound quality is pretty good and it sounds comparable to my $20 Sony headphones. The speakers can get loud too, like I’ve had an embarrassing moment when I plug my iPod in to this treadmill to test the speakers and “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer started blasting from the speaker. I think I almost have my auxiliary in cord when I tried to yank out my iPod.
The deck is spacious at 20″ x 16″ which is just about the biggest treadmill you’re going to get even if he spent about $1000 more. The top speed is 12 mph and once again 12 mph is about the upper limit for just about every treadmill on the market, unless you’re willing to pay about $4000 for a commercial grade treadmill that probably belongs in the 24 hour fitness gym.
Final Analysis
I don’t know what else it can say about this treadmill other than I really liked it when I tried it out. I was particularly impressed that the adjustable shock absorption system, mainly because it actually works. At a large running back, high top speed, iPod compatibility, and easy to use and see control panel and you have yourself an excellent treadmill.
If you are looking for a high-end treadmill like the NordicTrack Elite ZI Treadmill I also recommend you check out the
Smooth Fitness 7.35 Folding Treadmill or something by Sole Fitness
. I highly recommend you these manufacturers on the whole and I’m certain you will not be disappointed if you bought a treadmill from one of these two companies.
