Nordic Track is a name of home exercise equipment many are familiar especially due to the craze of the Nordic Track Skiers twenty years ago. The fitness machines were in everyone’s Living Room or Exercise room. The reason for the popularity of the exercise machine was the smooth gliding motion similar to cross-country skiing to burn calories and providing total-body exercise.

The secret to the success of Nordic Track was the gliding wood skis with the exact amount of resistance for everyone as well as the patented flywheel and cables providing the simulation of actual cross-country skiing. The machine allowed personalized adjustments to enhance the exercising experience.

Throughout the years, Nordic Track expanded to other models of home skiing models for exercise enthusiasts at every level and expertise. When the craze slowed, Nordic Track branched out from the revolutionary ski machines to low impact machines leading the line of elliptical machines that have since been patented with only the reputation that Nordic Track could offer.

In the late 1990’s, Nordic Track entered into the home fitness equipment division of treadmills. Using the same popular design, quality, and comfort that promoted the company to world recognition, Nordic Track created other fitness equipment that included strength machines, bicycles, steppers, and even apparel.

Nordic Track became the premium brand for Icon Fitness with the purchase of the nearly bankrupt company in the 1990’s. The purchase of Nordic Track saved the popular company and introduced a quality line of elliptical trainers who trusted the name and level of performance. The name Nordic Track symbolizes “get ready for adventure” to serious athlete and fitness buffs.

When Icon purchased Nordic Track, they began the new operation of the elliptical trainers and treadmills that provide a good range of motion and numerous levels of exercise. Bringing the outdoors conveniently indoors is what Nordic Track specializes in and they have not fallen short with the Nordic Track Elliptical Trainers.

The NordicTrack Elliptical Trainers provide great cardiovascular workouts for the total body with safe workouts compared to the hazards of other model such as the once popular treadmill. There are many different models and styles to fit any budget or fitness need.

The Nordic Track Elliptical Trainer is available in models such as Ellipse, known for being a space saver, the Ramp, also known as Auto Strider series and the A series that includes ASR 700 and ASR 1000.

The Nordic Track Elliptical Trainer is affordable in comparison to other elliptical machines. The machine is adjustable with several settings, resistance levels, and incline of the trainer for a more beneficial and challenging workout. The space saving Ellipse folds up for the individuals wanting the home exercise equipment but has limited space for the machines.

The Nordic Track Elliptical Trainers have long strides to target the right muscle groups as well as a LCD screen with downloadable programs to fit into any exercise routine. The Nordic Track Elliptical Trainer 1300 and A.C.T. are both available for home users and for commercial and heavy-duty uses in the fitness club and gyms.