Both the Nordic Track A2550 and the Smooth 5.65 treadmills are competitive if you are in the market for a beginner's treadmill. They both are compact and foldable for small spaces. You can usually find a great discount on these treadmills depending on the sales that the manufacturers offer. They usually range under a thousand dollars. Once you decide which one is best to suit your needs, you can begin your search for the best deal. Here is a comparison of both treadmills.
Nordic Track A2550 Pro Treadmill
Specs:
• Motor: 2.5 HP DURX Commercial Motor
• Speed: 0 -12 MPH
• Incline: 0-10%
• Treadbelt: 20" x 55"
• Folding: Yes
• 350-lbs Weight Capacity Deck
• Lifetime Frame and Motor Warranty and 1 year for parts and labor
Exclusive to Nordic Track products, the A2550 is no different, and is equipped with iFit Live. You have many options on trails as iFit Live provides paths from all over the world to liven up your workout. Additionally, you can customize your workout, get workout downloads and manage all of your information at iFit.com. You can also have access to workouts created by Jillian Michaels. In order to take advantage of iFit, you need to purchase the iFit Live Module which is sold separately at around 0. You also have to pay for a subscription which varies on length and the package you choose. You will also need to have a wireless network.
The Nordic Track A2550 Pro Treadmill comes with 16 different workouts, and a high-resolution display that tracks speed time, distance, pulse and burned calories. It also has a secondary LCD window that allows you to access your workout specifications.
Smooth 5.65 Treadmill
Specs:
• Motor: 2.5 CHP
• Speed: 0.5-10 MPH
• Incline: 0-15%
• Treadbelt: 20" x 55"
• Folding: Yes
• 275-lbs Weight Capacity Deck
• Lifetime Frame and Motor Warranty, 3 years on all parts and electronics, and 2 years in home labor
The IM-Pression Shock Absorption Cushioning System comes with the Smooth 5.65, and provides less impact on the joints and back. It gives a soft landing for the front foot and a firm push-off for the back foot. This allows you to workout longer and harder with less fatigue.
For that workout, you can chose between 14 workouts, and utilize the hand rail toggle switches. These switches enable you to adjust speed or incline without having to look at the front console which may disrupt your workout, or even cause you to lose your balance.
It is so important to look at the benefits of the treadmill and not go with price alone. You need to decide what you want from your workout, and what kind of machine you want to add to your home gym. A treadmill won't last forever, and a strong warranty should be included in your decision. The Nordic Track A2550 Pro Treadmill and the Smooth 5.65 both offer great features to benefit your needs, and once you decide, shopping for a great deal is easy.
