NordicTrack ACT Pro Elliptical Trainer

 The NordicTrack ACT Pro may be just the machine you are looking for with plenty of workout programs and is backed by a lifetime frame warranty,

NordicTrack has long had a solid reputation within the industry and the ACT Pro is no exception. A step above the top-rated ACT elliptical, the NordicTrack ACT Pro offers many of the same features as its predecessor, but with many upgrades. For example, the NordicTrack ACT Pro features a flywheel that is both bigger and stronger as well as an oversized 100 x 160 graphical backlit display, which makes it even easier to read the display. Another added feature on the NordicTrack ACT Pro is its ability to run the iFit Live Module.

The iFit Live module, which is new for 2010 and communicates wirelessly with the Internet, allows you to create a customized workout that is designed to meet your individual fitness goals. The module also keeps track of information such as the total number of minutes you have worked out, the number of calories you have burned and the number of miles you have covered with your workout. This makes it easier to keep track of your progress.

Unfortunately, the iFit Live module is sold separately, so you can expect to pay even more if you want to use the module with your NordicTrack ACT Pro. Even if you don’t purchase the iFit Live module, the NordicTrack ACT Pro still comes with 10 pre-programmed weight loss programs as well as 10 pre-programmed performance workouts. These programs automatically make adjustments in order to focus on weight loss, aerobics and performance goals.

With the built-in heart rate monitors, you can monitor your progress in order to make certain you are reaching your target goals. Despite all of the extras that the NordicTrack ACT Pro has to offer, it does feature a compact design. In fact, it is only 51 inches in length and 38 inches in width. This is still larger than the Lifecore CD600, which is takes up 46 inches of floor space.

On the other hand, the NordicTrack ACT Pro can be adjusted to accommodate strides between 18 and 22 inches, while the Lifecore CD600 has a 21 inch walking stride. Therefore, the NordicTrack ACT Pros is a better option for someone who is taller as well as for a household where more than one person may be using the elliptical because the stride can be adjusted to suit the needs of people of varying heights.

With its lifetime warranty on its frame and a two year warranty on parts and one year warranty on in-home service, the NordicTrack ACT Pro also stands behind its quality. This is far better than the warranty you will find on ProForm elliptical such as the ProForm 490 LE, which comes with a 5 year frame warranty and a 90 day warranty on parts and labor.