NordicTrack Treadmills with a TV

 Do You Get Bored on a Treadmill?

Some of the most popular treadmills these days are equipped with televisions. In fact, approximately 25% of NordicTrack treadmills are installed with televisions.

Why would you want a treadmill with a television built-in? If you have ever worked out at a health club you'll notice that in front of the row of treadmills are a row of televisions. People like a diversion when they are walking or running in place. It is not like exercising outdoors, where you have a constant change of scenery.

As hard as you try, you never get anywhere with a treadmill. Consequently, you get bored, and when you are bored the minutes drag on. Watching your favorite program or movie makes the time fly. Suddenly you clock in more minutes than you realized, and the longer your cardio workout the more calories burned.

NordicTrack figured rather than having to equip your workout room with a separate television, wouldn't it make sense to design a treadmill with a built-in television. Especially since flat screen technology is more affordable.

The logical place for a television is the console. It is directly in front of you when you exercise. It is naturally where your vision tends to focus. You don't have to strain looking off to the side or up above.

What I find fascinating about the TV equipped NordicTrack treadmills is the various models they offer. Each is designed to accommodate different levels of users.

For example, there is the NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000. This treadmill is designed for walkers and joggers. In addition to the flat screen TV and sound system you get an adjustable shock absorption deck and their ifit technology. (As of 12/6/07 it was on sale for $1,199, with shipping. One of the better deals available from NordicTrack.)

In addition, NordicTrack offers the Apex 8500 treadmill TV treadmill that is equipped with their low-impact Reflex deck. There are a considerable number of individuals who are suffering from stress and strain related injuries to their ankles, knees and lower back. This is particularly true with the aging baby-boomers.

The Reflex deck is an arc-shaped deck that actually bounces when impacted. It is made from poplar wood, the same wood they use for snowboards. The design reduces impact by as much as 40% over running on the street. From the reviews I've read, users really appreciate the shock absorption technology.

The Apex 8500 comes with a 7" flat screen TV, and a quality sound system that you can also plug in your MP3 player.

If you are like me, and die from boredom working out on a treadmill, the above models are worth looking into. Each provides a cardio workout and entertainment experience. Combined they will assist you in achieving your fitness goals.

Go to www.NordicTrack.com for the full line-up of TV equipped treadmills.

Also check out the Smooth 9.45TV Treadmill, with a large 15" LCD TV.