The 2950 treadmill is the premium model in the Nordictracks Commercial series. These are treadmills that are designed to be sturdier and more luxurious than their basic models.
You get everything but the kitchen sink on this treadmill, including a large HDTV above the console.
This makes it popular with people looking for a treadmill with a TV, which is no longer as easy to find unless you want to spend $4000 on a gym treadmill.
So is it a good buy for you?
Here is a review of the main pros and cons of the Commercial 2950 treadmill to help you decide:
#1 Professional Large HDTV
You get a full-size 15-inch LCD TV attached above the console. It comes cable-ready and you can easily change the channel and volume from your treadmill’s console.
Plus, it sits at eye level to reduce neck strain when looking down.
Full Color Web Browser Pro #2
The console also gives you a full color touch screen web browser. So you can connect and surf the web while walking or running.
At 10 inches wide, this is the largest web browser Nordictrack currently makes. 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, he can download new workouts from Jillian Michaels, where she coaches him through her workout using the console’s speakers.
You can also plot new running trails with Googlemaps and watch the actual waypoints go by on the console screen. So go for a run through the streets of Paris or climb Diamond Head in Hawaii and feel like you’re there!
Pro #4 Incline and Decline
In addition to the 15% incline on this treadmill, you also get a 3% incline to add some extra cross training to your workouts.
Plus, incline/decline integrates with iFit LIVE to match the actual terrain you’re running on for a more “virtual reality” experience.
Adjustable Console Pro #5
This is something not normally found on a treadmill, or even a gym model. The console actually adjusts up and down, so you can make sure the TV and console are at the perfect level for your height.
Those are some pros, what about the cons?
Well, since this is a premium treadmill, there aren’t many cons. The 2950 hovers around the $2300 mark, so it’s not for the budget buyer.
Also, keep in mind that you’ll need to get the iFit LIVE online membership, which costs about $99 a year. You don’t need iFit LIVE to use this treadmill (or your web browser or TV). But if you want all the online tracking and new workouts etc, you’ll eventually need a subscription.
Finally, you should also keep in mind that this is a very large and very heavy treadmill. So be sure to place it in the room you’ll be staying in as soon as you receive it (and have the bonus of having the delivery guys help you out).
While it folds, you really won’t want to move this treadmill much, if you value your back.
Those are the main 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.