NordicTrack 8600 Incline Trainer Treadmill Review

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The NordicTrack 8600 Incline Trainer is no longer available.
See the NordicTrack X3 Incline Trainer.

This is not your usual treadmill. It has a whole different concept based on a wide range on the incline. You can incline the this treadmill to 50%. If you are a mountain climber this would be ideal for training.

So if you are serious about incline training the 8600 is worth looking into. You get a wide range of incline training from –5 to 50% slope. Work virtually all the muscles in your legs, especially those used in hiking and climbing activities. Complete with 10 built-in workouts, 1-Step™ speed control and a heavy-duty 5.0 HP commercial-grade motor. Also compatible with additional iFIT.com workouts. Also includes CardioGrip™ pulse sensors to track and stay in your target heart-rate zone.

NordicTrack 8600 Incline Trainer Features:

• 5.0 HP Commercial-Grade Motor
• iFIT.com™ Compatible
• 23-in. x 49-in. Commercial-Grade Treadbelt
• 4-Category Navigator™ Console
• CardioGrip™ Pulse Sensor
• -5% to 50% Power Incline™
• 1 Step™ Speed Control 0-8 MPH
• DuraSoft Compound™ Cushioning

NordicTrack 8600 Incline Trainer Warranty

The NordicTrack 3-2-1 treadmill warranty covers the motor for three years, other parts for two years and all labor charges for one year. The frame is covered for five years. For further coverage, extended warranties are also available. You'll see the option to add extended coverage during your checkout process.

Our Review

As some one who hikes mountains this is a very interesting concept. I can't image what it is like to exercise at a 50% incline. 15% can wipe you out in no time. It comes with a monster of a motor that should handle the most intense workout. Although for the price you may want to consider a treadmill that has a 15% incline and is half the price. At 15% you can really get your heart going.

Unable to find any reviews as to how well this machine holds up. I would go for the extended warranty at this price.