The idea for this article crossed my mind after a reader asked me what I recommended to him: a NordicTrack Incline Trainer or a FreeMotion Incline Trainer. He wanted also to buy the iFIT cards but he wasn’t sure which of these options were more efficient.

I’m sure he is not the only one which wonders which of these products are better. So I hope this article will clear this question.

Resembling Features between NordicTrack Incline Trainers and FreeMotion Incline Trainers

1. They are built by the same manufacturer

Icon Health & Fitness owns both brands. They are built with the same components, the same consoles and the same entertainment features.

All Incline Trainers we tested, either from NordicTrack or FreeMotion have the same components and implicit the same quality. The motor power differs from one model to another and what you choose depends on what type of exercises you want to do. But the other details such as the belt, cushion system or frame are built from the same material.

3. They have the same console features

There are common consoles features we noticed on all Icon incliners (NordicTrack or FreeMotion).
You have the 1 Touch Speed and 1 Touch Incline, maximum 40% incline and same motor. You also have the same heart reading options.

4. All Incliners are compatible with iFIT Workouts

Nordictrack X7i Incline Trainer (which is the same as X7 Incline Trainer) is compatible with the iFIT Live Module Workouts. The other NordicTrack Incline trainers and the FreeMotion Incline Trainer is compatible with iFIT SD Cards Workouts. We invite you to read more details about this option in the iFIT Workouts article.

5. You receive the same warranty

The warranty includes lifetime for frame and motor and 1-year for parts and labor.

Differences between NordicTrack Incline Trainers and FreeMotion Incline Trainers
1. Price versus features

FreeMotion X3 Incline Trainer for example costs the same as NordicTrack X7i Incline Trainer but it has less features.

NordicTrack X7 Incline Trainer Treadmill

Conclusions
From our point of view, either you choose a NordicTrack Incline Trainer or a FreeMotion Incline trainer for your home gym, you choose the same brand and the same machine.

Pay attention to features versus price so you choose the best deal.

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