The 2950 treadmill is the premium model in the Nordictracks Commercial series. These are treadmills that are built to be stronger and more luxurious than their initial models.
You get everything but the kitchen sink on this treadmill, including a large HDTV over the console.
This makes it popular with people looking for a treadmill with a TV, which is not that easy to find anymore, unless you want to spend $ 4000 on a treadmill for a gym.
So is it a good buy for you?
Here’s a review of the top 2950 commercial treadmill pros and cons to help you decide:
Pro # 1 Large HD TV
You get a 15-inch full-size LCD TV attached above the console. It comes cable ready and you can easily change the channel and volume right from your treadmill console.
In addition, it is placed at eye level to reduce neck strain when looking down.
Full Color Web Browser Pro # 2
The console also offers you a full-color touchscreen web browser. So you can connect and surf the web while walking or running.
At a total width of 10 inches, this is the largest web browser Nordictrack makes today. And because it’s separate from the TV, you can watch TV and read your emails at the same time. This is perfect for those of us with short attention spans!
Pro # 3 iFit LIVE
iFit connects your treadmill to the Internet. From there, you can download new workouts from Jillian Michaels, where she guides you through your workout using the console’s speakers.
You can also chart new running trails using Googlemaps and watch actual landmarks go by on the console screen. So run through the streets of Paris or climb Diamond Head in Hawaii and feel like you are really there!
Pro # 4 incline and decline
In addition to the 15% incline on this treadmill, you also get a 3% decrease to add some additional cross training to your workouts.
Plus, incline / decline integrates with iFit LIVE to match the actual terrain you’re running for a more “virtual reality” experience.
Adjustable Console Pro # 5
This is something you don’t usually find on a treadmill, not even on a gym model. The console really adjusts up and down, so you can make sure the TV and console are at the perfect level for your height.
So those are some pros, what about the cons?
Well, since this is a premium treadmill, there aren’t many downsides. The 2950 sits around the $ 2300 mark, so it’s not for the budget buyer.
Also, keep in mind that you will need to get the iFit LIVE online membership, which costs about $ 99 a year. You do not need iFit LIVE to use this treadmill (or the web browser or the TV). But if you want all the online follow-up and new workouts etc, eventually you will need a subscription.
Lastly, you should also keep in mind that this is a very large and very heavy treadmill. So be sure to put it in the room you will be staying in as soon as it is delivered (and have the advantage of delivery drivers to assist you).
While it does fold, you really don’t want to move this treadmill around much, if you value your back.
Here are the top pros and cons of the Nordictrack Commercial 2950 treadmill. If you’re looking for one of the best TV treadmills on the market, with super-tough construction and plenty of entertainment options, it’s definitely worth considering.
