NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000 Treadmill Review

The NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000 treadmill combines fitness with a visual and audio experience. If you have ever workout at a health club, you probably saw a series of televisions above the machines. The fact is, exercising on a treadmill can get rather boring. No matter how fast you go, or how high much you crank up the incline, you are always in the same place.

As of 7/1/08 the NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000 was selling for $999, with shipping. This is the lowest price I've seen for this treadmill. Go to NordicTrack.com for the latest deal.

The NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000 has several features to take the boredom out of your workout.

• You get a 7" flat screen TV that is cable/DVD ready. The screen also displays and monitors your speed, time and calories burned. You can watch your favorite show or movie and get feedback on your progress.
  
  
• The ViewPoint 3000 has a sweet sound system. It is actually one of the better sound systems for a treadmill. In addition to quality speakers, you also get a subwoofer. That cracks me up, a treadmill with a subwoofer. Crank up the sound and you'll feel the beat through the whole machine. The sound system is compatible with your MP3 player.
  
  
• The ViewPoint 3000 comes with iFIT technology. If you can use some motivation to sweat off those extra pounds, then iFIT is the answer. You insert an iFIT workout card into the treadmill. There are a series of cards designed to accomplish different fitness goals (wellness, weight loss, body shaping) at different levels (novice, intermediate, advanced). Each card has 24 workouts. Once you finish one workout, it moves on to the next.
  
  A certified personal trainer designed each workout. The program controls the speed, incline and duration of your exercise. Meanwhile, there is audio coaching, designed to motivate and enhance your workout. The only draw back is each card cost $30 a piece. However, that is considerably less than hiring a personal trainer.

Of course, the above features are useless unless you have a treadmill designed to meet your fitness goals. Overall, the NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000 has some decent components for the price. For example:

• 2.5 HP continuous duty motor
  
• A five-position adjustable cushion deck.
  
• Up to 12 mph speed
  
• Up to 12% incline
  
• Hydraulic shock assistant folding
  
• 14 pre-installed workout programs
  
• Handgrip cardio feedback

Here are a few suggestions if you are considering the NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000:

Although you get a lifetime motor warranty, the parts and labor coverage is only for 1 year. You may want to consider an extended warranty. Also, there have been some issues on the quality of NordicTrack's customer service. I was informed by the company they are spending $2 million to enhance and improve their call center.

Even though they claim the machine has a 350 lb weight capacity, like most manufacturers they are overstating. I would suggest the top end is more like 260 lbs.

Some of the installed programs include 10K training and marathon training. I would rate this treadmill as adequate for walking and light jogging. If you plan to run extensively, you should upgrade to a machine that is in the $1,500+ price range. You probably want a stronger motor and longer deck.

Our Review - NordicTrack Viewpoint 3000

With the flat screen TV, sound system and iFIT technology, the NordicTrack ViewPoint 3000 treadmill is an impressive package. You get a machine that not only lets you walk or jog, but also motivates and entertains you in the process.

This treadmill is worth considering for someone looking to lose weight and get into shape. It is one of their most popular models, and according to NordicTrack, it has a good service record. You can view more details at NordicTrack.com

Customer Review

"I have had this treadmill for a few months and it is great- no problems at all. The television and speakers are great. I DVR my favorite shows or just watch the news and before you know it, the workout is over. The I-fit workouts really get you moving and burns many calories. I will definitely by a NordicTrack customer for life!"

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I have my viewpoint treadmill now for about 2 weeks, I mostly do incline walking for about 30 minutes a day, and very lite jogging, I recently read some reviews that some customer had problems with the control panel, at first I had a problem with the flat screen TV, but I satellite and not cable at my house, so when I hooked up the TV I didn't have it on the UFH channel once I put it on the right channel, I got a good picture and the sound is superb quality for a treadmill, also has a imput for I Pod and for DVD player etc. No problem with customer service I did purchase a extended warranty, If you decide to put it together yourself and with someone else, assemble it on a carpet for moveablility it easier because its so cumbersome, and then you could move it to whereever you want it after that, fairly sturdy, but I would get more reviews if your over 250lbs. and want to run alot.

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"I have had many treadmills but never a Nordic Track. It doesn't compare to any other. I fully recommend spending the extra money on a Nordic Track. This particular one is tops for the dollar amount. The TV is wonderful, Ipod listening is great and the fan and quiet motor are wonderful. I hope to have this treadmill for a very long time!!!! I give it a 10!!!!!!"