NordicTrack 1750 Treadmill Review: You NEED This Treadmill

Dimensions/Storability

The NordicTrack 1750’s overall dimensions are 78.5” L x 35.6” W x 64.7” H. This treadmill’s size is on par with other running treadmills with foldable decks. However, NordicTrack has managed to make the 1750 a little sleeker and easier to move without sacrificing its overall quality.

Not only does the deck fold up and lock into place to save you room, but even when unfolded, the 1750 doesn’t take up an unnecessary amount of room in your home.

With that being said, this treadmill still weighs around 293 lbs when it arrives in the box, so it is pretty substantial and needs enough floor space to comfortably and safely use it. Along with ensuring the entire dimensions of the 1750 will fit, we recommend having a couple of feet surrounding the deck clear for when you use it.

Along with floor space, proper ceiling height is also important to consider. This treadmill has around a 9.5” step-up height from the floor to the top of the side rails surrounding the deck when it’s at a flat grade. You can factor in another 6” in deck height for the full incline.

For someone who is 6’0” and an avid runner, we recommend at least an 8.4 ft high ceiling to use the 1750 and all of its features.

Folding it is simple and easy for most people. It only requires one person (and maybe just one hand). The deck has a lift assist, so when you lift the backend to fold it up, you get help with the assist.

This way, you don’t have to lift the entire weight of the deck. It locks when folded up, and when you press the foot release bar underneath, the deck slowly lowers to the floor. I love the folding feature on this treadmill! There are two wheels for fairly easy moving, too.

You just need to tip back the folded deck to engage the wheels.

Onboard Workouts & Apps

An often overlooked aspect of treadmills is the onboard workouts and training features. The onboard workout programs and training content usually influence not only your experience but how often you’ll use the treadmill.

Many home treadmills nowadays come with touch screens that include subscription training content. The NordicTrack 1750 is one of those treadmills. In this NordicTrack 1750 review, I’ll let you know what you can expect.

iFit

iFIT is NordicTrack’s premier fitness training platform that’s available to stream directly from the 1750’s touch screen. iFIT is a streaming service that requires a monthly subscription of $39 per month to use. You can also purchase a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year subscription when buying the 1750.

Purchasing a year or more subscription to iFIT allows you to save on the overall monthly price. A 1-year membership is $28 per month, a 2-year membership is around $22 per month, and a 3-year membership is around $17 per month. New iFIT members also get a 30-day free trial; after that, you can choose to pay monthly, buy a 1-3 year membership ahead of time, or cancel.

So, what do you get with iFIT on the NordicTrack 1750? Here’s what you can expect.

iFIT offers indoor studio classes and outdoor workouts all over the world. Both class types are led by knowledgeable instructors who guide and motivate you through the workout. There are over 180 instructors and over 16,000 classes. You can take classes on-demand whenever you want.

While I love both class formats, I’m always in awe of iFIT’s outdoor classes that are filmed on every continent.

While I love both class formats, I’m always in awe of iFIT’s outdoor classes that are filmed on every continent.

You’ll see shots of the surrounding landscape occasionally, as well as the route map as you follow the instructor through the location. There are challenges and series to participate in, too. Often, series involve the same location or instructor and have the same theme throughout the bunch of classes.

You can even create your own routes with the Google Map feature. This lets you pick an area and draw the route you want. The screen will then comprise a collection of Google images of the location that change as you move further along the route.

In an iFIT class and manual mode, all your workout metrics are shown at the top of the screen. Because music isn’t integrated into the workout, you can change it throughout the class. There are different genres of preselected song lists to choose from. The music options aren’t my favorite, but it’s nice to have a wide variety to choose from.

What makes iFIT really valuable to me is the variety of classes. You can take running classes on integrated treadmills like the NordicTrack 1750 and other treadmills in NordicTrack’s lineup and then hop off and take a yoga class on a mat from the same screen. If you have other iFIT-enabled equipment, you can take even more classes like cycling and rowing as well.

iFIT is a nice touch on the 14” touch screen and gives you even more versatility on the 1750

OnBoard Workouts

While we recommend subscribing to iFIT on the 1750, it isn’t required to use the treadmill. iFIT definitely provides a lot of variety and unique training features that really add value, but it might not be for everyone. Without iFIT, there is a free featured iFIT workout to take, and a manual mode is available.

Manual mode displays a white screen with a track to show your metrics, and you can adjust the treadmill as you exercise. Manual mode is also available with a subscription to iFIT. We would like to see a few more iFIT-featured workouts available without paying for a full subscription to iFIT. This would give you a bit more training options for free.

Manual mode doesn’t require a wifi connection, but iFIT does

Console

The NordicTrack 1750 has a 14” touch screen from which you can stream your iFIT workouts.

The NordicTrack 1750 has a 14” touch screen from which you can stream your iFIT workouts.

I find the 14” touch screen easy to see and navigate. I can reach the screen well, and I love that it is very adjustable. The screen tilts so users of most heights can see it, and it pivots to either side. This pivoting feature lets you take classes on and off the 1750. Some iFIT classes use both the treadmill and mat, so you’ll be ready to transition quickly to keep up with the instructor.

It is really easy to adjust the screen.

A big aspect of the console that we assess when testing every treadmill is screen shake. A little bit of shake is usually expected with treadmills that have attached touchscreens. This small amount of screen movement coincides with your feet landing on the deck.

However, outside shaking can be distracting and, frankly, annoying. When testing the 1750, we didn’t experience any shaking of the screen when running. I love how stable the console is. The space between the handles and the entire console makes this treadmill sturdy to use.

We’re big fans of the quick-touch buttons on both sides of the screen, too. The numbers are specific speed settings (right) and incline levels (left). I can simply press the seven on the right, and the treadmill will adjust to 7 mph. Plus, if I press, say, 5 and 3 right after the other, the belt will move at 5.3 mph.

This is perfect for HIIT training and makes the console even more functional. Of course, you can also adjust the treadmill below the screen using the speed and incline buttons and on the touch screen. The speed increments can be adjusted by 0.1%, while the grade changes by 0.5%.

The 1750 can also adjust on its own when using iFIT for a hands-free experience. This can be overridden anytime, but it’s one of my favorite features of iFIT because of its convenience. When you’re taking an outdoor class, the deck will adjust to match the terrain, and the speed will adjust based on the instructor’s cues.

The AutoAdjust feature takes a lot of guesswork out of your training. When you purchase the compatible heart rate armband from NordicTrack, you can track your heart rate on the screen and use the ActivePulse technology. ActivePulse adjusts the 1750’s speed and incline based on your heart rate to keep you within specific heart rate training zones while you train with iFIT.

The front-facing speakers play iFIT content clearly so that you won’t miss a cue from the instructor. You can adjust the volume on the console and on the screen. There’s also closed captioning for every iFIT class.

The speakers are Bluetooth-enabled to pair with headphones. Unfortunately, you can’t pair your device to the speakers to listen to your own content or music. Only the content on the screen is available to hear through the speakers.

The fan is actually pretty powerful and effective. It has multiple settings but isn’t adjustable to direct the air’s direction. I’m 5’1”, and it points at my face. The streamlined console is sleek but has minimal storage compared to the previous model, although we don’t really miss this.

Two cup holders can hold your phone, personal items, and water bottle. I’ve found them to keep my items secure yet well within reach. The cupholders are fairly deep and should hold your water bottle still.

I can put my 40-oz Stanley Cup in either cupholder, and it doesn’t shake or wobble while I run.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a place to set your device for streaming content while you’re using the 1750. With this design, you’re locked into using the screen’s content for entertainment, and you can choose whether to use the iFIT membership, manual mode, or both.

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Build Quality

The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 has a streamlined design made for home use. Even though the word “Commercial” is in the title, the NordicTrack 1750 is built for home use rather than commercial use, such as in a public gym.

It’s a great option for most home users because of its features and overall build, which should meet and exceed even above-average home runners. It is just not made to withstand the all-day foot traffic that commercial treadmills get. Commercial treadmills are also priced several thousands of dollars more than the 1750.

The 1750 has a 300 lb weight limit, which is standard for NordicTrack Treadmills. This means it should handle users up to that weight. Along with thoroughly using the 1750, we ran it through a series of tests to further gauge the overall build quality. You’ll find the results of these tests below in our NordicTrack Commercial 1750 review.

I’m a fan of this design and am happy to say that the 1750 continues to feel very stable to use, through upgrades.

Frame

Like other treadmills with folding decks, the 1750 has a steel frame that supports the base of the deck. From there, two steel uprights connect to the floor frame to extend up to hold the console and handles in place. These steel components make the 1750 feel very stable to use.

I especially like the side and front handles. The side handles extend back far enough to give you balance when you need it. Plus, the front handle is one continuous piece, so you have a lot of space to grip it. This makes the 1750 appropriate for users of pretty much all ages and abilities. The handles are covered with plastic that doesn’t feel slippery, even after you’re sweating.

Motor

The 3.5 CHP motor is designed to support heavy training. So, if you’re looking to run a lot of miles per week or have multiple users in your household, the 1750 is a great option. The motor adjusts the incline, decline, and speed, so your running experience is affected by the motor’s capacity.

All of our reviewers put it through miles of running, and it handled it with ease. It’s also quiet and adjusts quickly. The NordicTrack 1750 takes around 23.5 seconds to go from 1 mph to 12 mph. The Horizon 7.8 AT, one of the fastest-adjusting treadmills we’ve tested, takes around 19.6 seconds to adjust between these speeds, so the 1750 is pretty quick to adjust, too.

I enjoy HIIT training on the 1750. I don’t have to wait for the motor to keep up with me.

For our Nordictrack 1750 Treadmill review, we tested its noise output with and without Matt running. Matt is our largest product expert tester at 6’5”, 240 lbs. The decibel level at three mph without him using the 1750 was 51.5 dB and 56.7 dB when he was walking at that same speed.

At nine mph, the motor was 64.5 db on its own and 67 db while Matt was running on the deck. The starting ambient room noise was 34.5 dB. This noise is comparable to a washing machine, which is said to have a 65-70 dB range, compared to when Matt was running at nine mph.

The noise output is appropriate for most homes, even at its higher speeds while running. We noticed that the motor hood is low, so you’re less likely to graze it with your foot while running, too.

The 1750 has a max speed of 12 mph, which is standard for treadmills in this price range and class. 12 mph is a 5-minute mile running pace, which translates to a pretty fast running pace for most and even an all-out sprint for some. So, users should expect to have plenty of speed range to work with. We tested the speed levels of the 1750 and found them to be very accurate.

The deck inclines up to 12% and declines to -3%. The -3% decline might not seem like a lot, but it helps with balance, works your anterior muscles, and is beneficial if you’re training for a race that has downhill portions.

The incline, on the other hand, engages your posterior chain. We measured the grade of the incline, decline, and deck when flat. The incline actually measured at 12.6%. The decline measured -1%, and the deck, when flat, measured at 1.7%.

The decline is just enough of a range to give you a good amount of variety in your training.

Although these numbers and measurements don’t quite align on paper with the grades that NordicTrack says the 1750 adjusts to, a factor that isn’t being considered here is the deck’s cushioning. The cushioning is the level of give in the deck when your feet land while walking and running.

NordicTrack has some of the highest levels of deck cushioning in its treadmills. This translates to a spring in your step feeling underfoot when running on the 1750. If you were to watch someone run on this treadmill, you’d see the deck lower slightly with each footfall, which is standard for most treadmills, especially ones with as shock-absorbing cushioning as the 1750.

So, even though the deck’s grade when we measured didn’t add up to the grades that NordicTrack listed, if you were to factor in cushioning, those numbers would come out to be pretty equal.

I know that the 1750’s full incline is challenging and feels consistent with other treadmills in this range. The decline range is also noticeable, helping add some extra variety to my training, and a flat grade on the 1750 feels flat when I’m using this treadmill.

Like the speed settings, the incline and decline adjust pretty quickly. To get to the full incline level from a flat grade, the 1750 took just 15.5 seconds and only 6 seconds to fully decline. This is consistent with other quick-adjusting treadmills, like Horizon’s.

The 12% incline has plenty of range to provide a good workout.

Deck

The running belt is 60 inches long, long enough to accommodate most runners. Its size allows most people to take full stride lengths while running and sprinting. The running surface is 20” wide.

This is what I consider to be a sweet spot when it comes to deck sizes. It is large enough to support pretty much all users while not taking up a lot of space. 22” is the widest we see on folding treadmill decks, so the 1750 is spacious but a little more compact than others because of its deck size. Since the deck is a large aspect of a treadmill’s size, this means that the 1750 can fit a little better in more homes than comparable models from other brands.

This deck is a great size for most people.

One of my favorite aspects about NordicTrack Treadmills is the cushioning. NordicTrack has some of the softest cushioning we’ve tested on treadmills. The NordicTrack 1750 is a midrange model, but it has excellent cushioning.

Whenever I’m looking to run long distances, the 1750 and NordicTrack 2450 are at the top of my preferred list for models I’m choosing to run on. I typically get a little bit of aches and pains in my legs when I run on concrete. I don’t when I run on the Commercial 1750. Next to other treadmills, the cushioning is softer than the Sole F80, as well as both the Pro 2000 and Pro 9000 from ProForm.

If you have joint issues, the cushioning is really helpful with lessening the impact on your joints that comes with running.

Overall, the NordicTrack 1750 has a durable build quality that pairs nicely with its 3.5 CHP motor and ample deck. We’ve used this treadmill for extensive training ourselves, and we expect it to handle a lot of use for folks at home, as well.

Warranty

The NordicTrack 1750 Treadmill comes with a 10-year warranty for the frame, backing up its solid construction and design. NordicTrack also offers a pretty standard 2-year warranty for parts and a 1-year warranty for labor. We recommend having two people set up the 1750.

Overall, the NordicTrack 1750 performed well for us, and we’re pleased with most of the updates.

Should You Buy The NordicTrack 1750

We recommend the NordicTrack 1750 to most people because of its quality and features. If you are looking for a treadmill with tech features that you can run on, the 1750 is a great option.

We recommend it to people who want subscription training content on a foldable treadmill. The 1750 is also excellent for those who need soft deck cushioning because of joint discomfort or want a really shock-absorbing deck to run on. If you are looking for a treadmill with firm cushioning that feels similar to running outside, you might want to consider a model from Sole or Bowflex.

For exercise enthusiasts who want to add treadmill running to their routine, though, the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is one to consider. It’s also an excellent choice if you love training with iFIT because of its adjustable screen and AutoAdjust technology.

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NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill FAQ’s / Q&A’s

Can you use the NordicTrack 1750 without a subscription?

Yes, you can use the 1750 without a subscription. Manual mode is available to use, as well as a featured iFIT workout. For most runners and those wanting a standard workout experience, manual mode will suffice. If you want guided workouts and access to other features like AutoAdjust where the 1750 automatically adjusts for you, then you’ll need to subscribe to iFIT, which we highly recommend.

iFIT allows you to get the most out of the 1750 and its features. If you don’t want to pay for a subscription but want a comparable treadmill, then check out the Sole F80 and Sole F85 models. These treadmills include manual mode, some standard workout programs, and streaming from Netflix, all without an additional subscription fee.

Does the NordicTrack 1750 fold up?

The NordicTrack 1750 has a foldable deck. When you lift the back of the deck, it folds up to lock in place against the console. The deck has a lift assist to help you fold it up, and when unfolded, it lowers to the floor on its own.

Does the NordicTrack 1750 have Bluetooth?

The NordicTrack 1750 is Bluetooth-enabled to use with 3rd-party compatible heart rate monitors for heart rate tracking on the screen, such as ones from Polar, Garmin, Wahoo, and Whoop, as well as Bluetooth headphones. NordicTrack sells a heart rate SmartBeat armband separately from the treadmill that wirelessly connects to the 1750 for heart rate training, too.

With your heart rate, you can utilize iFIT’s ActivePulse technology with a subscription to iFIT. This means the 1750 will automatically adjust based on your heart rate to keep you within specific training zones. You can use your own Bluetooth headphones to pair with the speakers to listen to the content on the screen, you can’t pair your device to listen to your own content on the treadmill’s speakers, however.

Is NordicTrack worth it?

NordicTrack is one of the most popular treadmill and fitness equipment brands. They manufacture high-quality models with nice tech features, great training options, and functional builds. NordicTrack is one of the top brands of fitness equipment that we recommend for home use. All of their equipment is enabled with iFIT training content that really adds value to your workout routine.

Can you watch TV on the NordicTrack 1750?

You can’t watch TV on the NordicTrack 1750’s touchscreen. Instead, you’re locked into the included onboard workouts, library of iFIT workout classes, and everything offered with an iFIT subscription.

Is your NordicTrack Commercial 1750 review a paid review?

No, our review of the NordicTrack 1750 is 100% unbiased. We were not paid by NordicTrack to review this treadmill (even though we would love them to pay us for the feedback we give them on their machines). All major brands send us their machines for us to review. We then test and review each product and recommend our best treadmills to our readers based on our testing.

So how do we make money and spend 100+ hrs reviewing a treadmill like the NordicTrack 1750? We earn a commission when you click on our links and make a purchase. This form of compensation doesn’t cost our readers anything and allows us to not charge our readers for reading our content.

We also earn a commission from pretty much every major fitness brand available – meaning we can recommend whatever treadmill we think is best for you. Think of us as an online store where you don’t just have 1 or 2 brands to choose from but instead can be expertly guided to the right treadmill by an actual product expert who has put hundreds of miles on each treadmill.

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