Set out on a cross-country adventure.
Whatever your adventure calls for, you’ll be ready. That’s because no other machine offers the calorie-burning, total-body workout of the original NordicTrack Classic Pro. You’ll tone muscles, burn calories and improve cardiovascular fitness. Smooth, low-impact strides work lower-body muscles while the unique arm motion shapes the upper body. Get ready for adventure.

$599.00 *

  NordicTrack Classic Pro Patented Flywheel:
The secret of the smooth, natural motion is the patented flywheel. It adjusts for seven challenging resistance levels.

  NordicTrack Classic Pro Adjustable Elevation:
This unique feature allows you a wide variety of intensity options.

  NordicTrack Classic Pro Resistance:
Adjustable, independent resistance controls for the arms and legs let you vary the intensity of upper- and lower-body workouts.

  LED Feedback Windows:  The five-windows display keeps tabs on time, distance, calories burned and pulse.

  The NordicTrack Warranty:
The NordicTrack Classic Pro skier warranty covers parts and labor charges for one year. For further coverage, extended warranties are also available.

User Reviews :

The Nordic Track Classic Pro May Be Dangerous To Your Health! Jun 22 '00 (Updated Feb 17 '03) Author's Product Rating Pros Works both upper and lower body (can be a pro) Cons Dangerous, requires a lot of balance, feet slip out The Bottom Line If you use this be very careful.

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In spite of a recent nasty comment, I am still a personal trainer, I still work out in a gym daily and I still wouldn't go near this machine. But anyone who disagrees, please write your own review rather than putting me down for my opinion. That is what this site is for. Our opinions of products. jo 1.I knew there was a reason my chiropractor told me not to use this machine unless it had a hip pad (that’s the pad that your belly leans on) and then proceed with caution. 2.I knew there was a reason the two in my gym were rarely used. 3.I knew there was a reason that I never taught any clients how to use it (One gym I worked in had one.) The old Nordic Tracks did not have the hip pad; many of us had those skiers in our house including me. In spite of the fact there was no pad, in my opinion it was safer than this monster! When you are about to step on there are instructions. One says Get on “Track.” It should say Get off "Track"! It tells you to step into the shoe glides. I’ve been on many pieces of equipment that have places to put your feet. This is undoubtedly the worse. It is non-functional. My feet didn’t stay in these glides for more than 30 seconds. Ok, let me tell you about the features: There are the following buttons: on/off; calorie; speed; distance and time; not too bad. The problem is none of them is practical because I couldn’t use the darn machine! There are two knobs that adjust the leg tension and arm tension. It also has a Velcro strap which is absolutely necessary. In fact a belt buckle would be even better. They tell you to move both feet smoothly, that this should feel natural as if you are walking. They do warn that you stand straight up and not lean over the pad. The reason for this is because if you lean over the pad (and even if you don’t) your feel will go flying under you. Sounds like something we all want to have happen, right? It took me about 5 minutes just to get my feet under control so I could then grasp the handles which are on pulleys. The idea is that one arm comes back while the opposite leg goes back; as if you are walking. Great….it took all my coordination to just stay on never mind trying to coordinate my arms and legs. They tell you to swing your arms in long, smooth strokes. That’s funny. How could I do that when all my effort was on staying upright? It is a good thing there are no cupholders, places for tape players or a place to put a magazine because even the most coordinated of us (well, many of us) couldn’t take a drink of water while reading and stay upright. The instructions also tell you that rhythm comes with confidence and usage. Who cares! I would rather not build up to ever using this machine again. I burned more calories staying on than I did actually using the thing. In fact in 20 minutes I burned 10 calories! On any other machine, I would burn 10 calories in 2 minutes. Maybe I’m not being fair. Maybe once I got used to it the Nordic Track would be less dangerous. But I’ll tell you this: I would never like this machine or recommend it. In spite of the hip pad to stabilize you and perhaps be a safety check for your back, the risk of injury is too great. The Nordic Track does work both the upper and lower body. In one way, that is great. On the other hand, if you are like I am and do weight training first, working both body parts isn't the best idea. If you are not doing resistance training then working both parts is a good thing; however, there are other pieces of equipment (the rowing machine to name one) that are safer. For example, I used this machine yesterday after my chest workout. When you work your chest, you also work your triceps. My arms were exhausted. I didn't want to work my upper body any more and from a training point of view, I should not. So this is a double edged sword. So, in summary, in my opinion, I can't recommend this as a safe method to do cardiovascular work. If you want to practice a balancing act, go for it..otherwise...stay away! Recommended No Amount Paid (US$): 600

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In Six Months You'll Hate it Dec 13 '99 (Updated Dec 13 '99) Author's Product Rating Pros great if you must have a cross-country ski machine Cons a lot - read below

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It will be sitting there gathering dust in the corner of your office. You will occasionally stub your toe on it in the dark. Add you will be sorry you ever bought it. Yes, it came recommended by a close friend who is also an exercise fanatic. I listened and spent about $800 on the machine you see pictured above. I did use it at first. Being an avid runner, but not one that likes to run in the cold weather, I thought the Nordic track would be a good alternative to running. But it was hard to use it while watching TV, since changing channels or hitting the mute button was difficult while using this contraption. The Nordic Track is also noisy, so you have to turn the music or TV up quite loud. I also had a hard time finding a pair of shoes that easily fit in the foot harnesses. And in the end, the Nordic Track made my back hurt. I ended up giving it away to someone who thought they would use it, and they didn't use it either. And the "friend" who made the recommendation also gave up on it. My old Nordic Track is probably on one of its many visits to E-Bay about now. I suggest any other kind of indoor exercise equipment other than a cross-country ski machine. Recommended No

Finally, the right one for me! Aug 08 '00 (Updated Aug 08 '00) Author's Product Rating Pros great work-out without all the pain Cons Make sure machine is properly adjusted for individual

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To start off this review let me list a few of the problems I have that made it hard for me to find the right machine. I have a bad disk in my back, a bad hand (it got hurt when someone dropped a box on me), my opposite shoulder is getting very lax because it takes up all the slack from my bad hand in carrying my 40 pound daughter, and a still healing ankle from a bad fall last year. Sigh, OK these are my problems (like you wanted to know). I tried using a stationary bike, but my back would wind up very sore and hurting. Tried a treadmill, but again my back would hurt and my ankle would be very swollen afterwards. I even got a stomach machine (can't remember the name) and gave it away to my sister after my hand got hurt because you just can't use those one-handed. I even did home aerobics, mommy-and-me, abs of steel, buns of steel, but in all honesty they all wound up hurting more than helping me. So here I was desperate to exercise at home and couldn't find the right outlet, until... My husband, sick of hearing me whine and complain about this, got an ads-weekly. I looked and looked, even for an old treadmill to just walk on, for something that I could afford AND use. Then I saw it: Used exercise equipment for sale cheap. Listed amongst many items was a NordicTrack. Skeptical that it would even still be there we called. The man told us it was 8 years old and was barely used. We thought, great, we'll go out and it will be falling apart. But we went that night to have a little look-see. Imagine my surprise when not only this one looked in good condition, but it still had all of the attachments! The tummy rest still had its cover, the tray for a book, water, remote... was still with it and even the digital timer/display was working! Well, the true test was trying it. The man was kind enough to let me try it for about 20 minutes that night. Getting on posed the biggest problem at first. I found out later that it is best to stop the skis evenly, that way they don't slide when you next get on. I had a hard time also with getting my arms and legs co-ordinated. You have to use the opposite arm to leg. For example: When your left foot is going back, your right arm is as well. When your right foot goes back, your left arm goes back also. Once you get the hang of it it is easy to get back into. Mine also has an incline feature. you can adjust the front of the base so that it is lower than the back, even with the back, or higher. I actually prefer it higher, but when my husband uses it he likes it even. This is a nice feature because you can not only use more resistance with the skis, but using gravity as well. I mentioned that you use your arms and legs at the same time, you also can adjust the resistance for both individually. Since my one shoulder takes a beating, I can lower the resistance for my upper, but still get a great work-out. The timer/display on mine will show you your: heart-rate, distance, time to go, speed. I had a hard time figuring out how to change some settings without a manual, but eventually got the hang of it. The only pain with the timer was having to walk while setting it. The heart-rate mode can get annoying as well. You have to put a clip on your ear with a cord attached to the clip and the display. At times the cord gets in the way. You have to try a few ways of hanging the cord to find one that isn't intrusive. The only time I have ever walked off this machine sore is when my husband moved the tummy-support and tightened it to tight. I couldn't re-adjust it to exactly where I preferred and as a consequence was using the machine wrong. I won't ever do that one again. I found that placing the center line of the pad to meet my hip bones works great. And yes, it took a couple of short sessions to make sure I had it right. My absolute advice to those with back problems: don't do a full session (20-30 minutes) until you are sure you are comfortable with where that tummy pad is. Otherwise you WILL be aching a little afterwards. This machine works your body well, without jarring or jolting you. It doesn't hurt your joints, but rather helps to strengthen them smoothly. It also helps you gain your confidence back, that you CAN do it. Now yes, it can be tiring, you will want to quit, but if you really want a great work-out without killing yourself, I absolutely recommend this machine. If you can't afford a new one, start scouring those ads! It is definitely worth it! Recommended Yes Amount Paid (US$): 60

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