Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro Elliptical

Reviewed On: November 30, -0001

Reviewed By: David Hu

MSRP: $2499, Price As Reviewed: $1299, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Nordictrack.com

Basic Components – 110.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 62.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 86.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score

Excellent

110.7%

62.9%

RANK

Out of 13
($1001 to $1499)

Rank	Product Name
1st	Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro
2nd	Livestrong LS13.0E
3rd	Sole E55

About Ranking System

SPECIFICATIONS

Stride Length: 18-22
Resistance Levels: 20
Pedals: Oversized, Non-slip pedals
Number of Programs: 20
Heart Rate Monitor: Contact and Wireless
Incline: unknown
Console: 7 full-color touch screen with Browser Powered by Android
Fans: Coolaire workout fan
Water Bottle Holder: Yes
Audio: Ipod ready
Video: 7
Unit Weight: unknown
Flywheel Weight: unknown
Flywheel Location: Center
Weight Capacity: 350 lbs.
Frame Warranty: Lifetime
Brakes Warranty: 10 years
Parts Warranty: 5 years
Labor Warranty: 2 years
Money Back Guarantee: 30 Days
Other: Has a built-in iFit Live™, Comes with Platinum delivery, Comes with adjustable stride, Has Light commercial warranty, Has full length handrails, Compact design. Length is 51, Has Light commercial warranty, Has full length handrails

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COMPARE SELECTED

RECOMMENDATIONS ($1001-$1499)

Rank	Product Name	Score
1st	Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro	86.84%
2nd	Livestrong LS13.0E	80.65%
3rd	Sole E55	75.96%

DESCRIPTION

Searching for the ultimate elliptical trainer for home usage can be a head nodding job. The endless array of products in the market contributes more to the confusion. With the Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro elliptical trainer, choosing could be a lot simpler.

The Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro is a perfect elliptical trainer for home use. With its 20 built-in workouts, you’ll never run out of things to do on the elliptical trainer at home. Each and every workout is specifically designed to meet certain fitness goals that would satisfy your needs for achieving a happy and healthy body. It is like undergoing 20 sessions on a training gym at one steady location at your home.

Upon working out on an elliptical trainer, the pedals are a vital component to consider. With the Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro’s oversized pedals, you will have a lot of space for your foot for different positions that would guarantee stability and comfort. The pedals are also designed to get a good grip on your shoes or footwear to avoid instances of slipping.

Changing resistances on the middle of workouts could become a hazardous task to make. With the Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro’s 20-1 touch feature, changing resistance levels is as easy as a touch. The magnetic resistance would instantaneously and silently change to your desired preference with a simple press on the button making it more appropriate for household use.

Quality is far beyond compared with NordicTrack products. The A.C.T. Commercial Pro is built to withstand 350 lbs. of weight and comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and years coverage on other parts and labor. This elliptical trainer is guaranteed to last through years of intensive workout and abusive users so you’ll never have to worry of breaking it first before losing an inch of fat.

With all the amazing features and warranties, the Nordictrack A.C.T. Commercial Pro is an impressive machine that you should have one at your home. Fitness and wellness should never be confined in the walls of gyms and fitness trainers. What are you waiting for? Grab your own now and have a happy striding.

Category	Ranking Criteria	Scored As	Points Awarded	Points Possible	Percentage	Explanation Notes
Main component	Max Stride Length	19"-22"	20	20	100%	Maximum stride is up to 22\".
Main component	Resistance Levels	20 or more	20	20	100%	20 resistance levels based on website.
Main component	Max Incline/Ramp	None	0	15	0%	Incline feature not specified.
Main component	Programs	20	21	25	84%	Comes with 20 Built-In iFit Live™ Personal Trainer Workouts
Main component	Fan	Yes	10	10	100%	Amazon states elliptical features a COOLAIRE™ WORKOUT FAN.
Main component	Water Bottle Holder	Yes	10	10	100%	Comes with bottle holders.
Main component	Foot Pedal Motion and Type	Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals	15	30	50%	Features oversized, non-slip pedals.
Main component	Handlebar Grips	Enhanced/Side Handrails	10	10	100%	Features full length handrails.
Main component	Reverse Stride Motion	No	3	10	30%	Does not have a reverse stride feature.
Main component	Time Display	Yes	5	5	100%	Time displayed on console.
Main component	Distance/Strides Display	Yes	5	5	100%	Elliptical displays distance.
Main component	Calories Display	Yes	5	5	100%	Has calories readout on console.
Main component	Console Design	Modern or Intuitive	10	10	100%	Comes with a 7\" Full-color touch screen with browser powered by Android.
Main component	Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals	Yes	5	5	100%	Comes with a built-in iFit Live™.
Main component	Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History	Yes	5	5	100%	Elliptical has a built-in iFit Live™.
Main component	Heart Rate Monitor	Grip+Wireless	20	20	100%	Has both contact grips and wireless chest strap.
Main component	MP3 Player Support	Standard	20	20	100%	Elliptical comes with a compatible iPod port.
Main component	TV	No/Not Stated	5	25	20%	Elliptical does not have TV.
Main component	Money Back Guarantee	Yes (30 days or less)	15	20	75%	With 30-day money back guarantee.
Main Component Bonus	Shipping and assembly	Inside the house, with assembly	20			Purchase includes Platinum delivery. Comes with installation and inside the house delivery.
Main Component Bonus	iFit Live	Yes	20			Comes with a built-in iFit Live™.
Main Component Bonus	Web Browser	Yes	15			Features a 7\" Full-color touch screen with browser powered by Android.
Main Component Bonus	Aesthetics	awesome console aesthetics	5			Comes with a 7\" Full-color touch screen.
Main Component Bonus	Adjustable Strides	four (five or more total including original)	15			Stride is adjustable from 18\" – 22\".Has 5 positions.
Main Component Bonus	Addon Program Downloads or Additional Online Features Interaction	Yes	15			Comes with iFIT® and iFIT® Live enabled.
Main Component Bonus	Footprint	Compact Design (Less than 52" for length)/Folding	5			Compact design with dimensions of 51\" X 34.5\" X 61.5\".
		Subtotal 1:	299	270	110.74%

Category	Ranking Criteria	Scored As	Points Awarded	Points Possible	Percentage	Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability	Frame warranty	13 to lifetime	25	25	100%	Elliptical has a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability	Brakes warranty	7 years to 12 years	8	10	80%	Elliptical has a 10-year brakes warranty.
Quality and reliability	Parts warranty	5 years	45	60	75%	Comes with a 5-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability	Labor warranty	2 years	30	60	50%	Manufacturer warranty is 2 years on labor.
Quality and reliability	Unit Weight (lbs)	125 or less/not stated	5	40	12.5%	No mention of unit weight.
Quality and reliability	Max User Weight	338 to 350 pounds	32.5	40	81.25%	Maximum weight capacity is 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability	Flywheel Weight (lbs)	not stated, less than 16.5	10	20	50%	No mention of flywheel on product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus	Wheel Location	Center	-5			No mention of flywheel on product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus	Light Commercial Warranty/Light Commercial Claim	Yes	10			No mention of flywheel on product description.
		Subtotal 2 :	160.5	255	62.94%
		Overall:	459.5	525	86.8%