Finding the right treadmill isn't simply about choosing the most expensive model. The best treadmill is the one that matches how you actually plan to train.

Whether you're walking to improve your fitness, training for a marathon, tackling steep virtual mountain climbs, or simply looking for a compact treadmill that fits neatly into your home, NordicTrack has a range designed around different goals.

Here's everything you need to know to find the perfect fit.

Best Treadmills for Home Gyms

If you're creating a home gym, three NordicTrack ranges stand out:

• Commercial Series

• X Series Incline Trainers

• T Series

Each offers interactive iFIT training, excellent build quality, and comfortable cushioning, but they're designed for slightly different users.

Commercial Series

The Commercial Series is an excellent all-round choice for most households.

With speeds of up to 22 km/h, a 12% incline, and -3% decline, it comfortably handles walking, jogging, interval training, and marathon preparation.

One of its biggest advantages is the SpaceSaver® folding design, allowing the treadmill to fold away when not in use—ideal if your home gym doubles as a spare room or living space.

Ideal for:

• Regular runners

• Walking and jogging

• Marathon training

• Home gyms where space matters

View our Nordic Track Commercial Series.

X Series Incline Trainers

If you want the closest experience to outdoor mountain training, the X Series is in a class of its own.

With an incredible 40% incline and -6% decline, these treadmills recreate steep ascents and descents that simply aren't possible on most home treadmills.

Whether you're training for mountain hikes, trail running, or simply want to burn more calories by walking uphill, the X Series delivers one of the widest training ranges available.

Ideal for:

• Hiking training

• Trail runners

• Hill workouts

• Maximum calorie burn

Unlike the Commercial Series, the X Series does not fold.

View our Nordic Track X Series Incline Trainers

T Series

The T Series focuses on simplicity, value, and space-saving practicality.

It offers many of the features found on larger NordicTrack treadmills while maintaining a compact footprint that's ideal for smaller homes and apartments.

With up to 12% incline and the same SpaceSaver® folding design, it's a great option for everyday walking, jogging, and general fitness.

Ideal for:

• Beginners

• Smaller home gyms

• Walking and jogging

• Budget-conscious buyers

View our Nordic Track T Series.

Best Treadmills for Running

If running is your priority, the Commercial Series and X Series Incline Trainers are the stand-out choices.

Both offer:

• Speeds up to 22 km/h

• Powerful continuous-duty motors

• Premium cushioning

• Large running decks

• Interactive iFIT coaching

Whether you're chasing a new personal best or training for your first marathon, both provide the performance serious runners expect.

Commercial Series for Road Running

The Commercial Series is designed with road runners in mind.

Its combination of 12% incline, -3% decline, and premium cushioning makes it ideal for preparing for races while reducing the impact on your joints.

The folding frame is another major advantage for home use.

Choose the Commercial Series if you want:

• Marathon training

• Faster interval sessions

• Comfortable everyday running

• Fold-away convenience

X Series for Hill Training

If your running involves elevation, the X Series takes things much further.

Its 40% incline recreates challenging mountain climbs, while the -6% decline prepares your legs for downhill running—something very few treadmills can offer.

Choose the X Series if you regularly train for:

• Fell running

• Trail running

• Mountain races

• Hiking adventures

Best Treadmills for Walking

Every NordicTrack treadmill is suitable for walking, but each range offers different advantages.

Commercial Series

Perfect for walkers wanting premium comfort and more varied workouts.

Features include:

• 12% incline

• -3% decline

• Excellent cushioning

• Folding frame

The decline function makes everyday walks feel much more natural by recreating downhill sections.

X Series Incline Trainers

If your goal is building leg strength or preparing for hiking holidays, nothing matches the X Series.

Walking at higher inclines dramatically increases calorie burn while remaining lower impact than running.

The 40% incline makes it perfect for:

• Hiking preparation

• Weight loss

• Hill walking

• Building endurance

T Series

For everyday fitness, the T Series offers excellent value.

Its compact design and folding frame make it ideal for people who simply want to get more daily steps without dedicating an entire room to fitness equipment.

Best Treadmills for Hiking

If you're training for mountain adventures, the answer is simple.

The NordicTrack X Series Incline Trainers were built specifically for this type of training.

Their 40% incline and -6% decline allow you to simulate steep climbs and descents from the comfort of home, making them ideal when:

• Weather prevents outdoor training

• You live somewhere flat

• You're preparing for mountain hikes

• You're training for elevation-based events

Combined with iFIT's trainer-led mountain routes from around the world, they provide one of the most realistic indoor hiking experiences available.

Which NordicTrack Treadmill Should You Choose?

Choosing the right treadmill ultimately comes down to how you plan to use it.

Final Thoughts

All NordicTrack treadmills are designed to help you train more effectively at home, especially when paired with iFIT's interactive workouts and automatic machine adjustments.

The Commercial Series is the versatile all-rounder for most runners and walkers, the X Series Incline Trainers are built for those who want the challenge of serious elevation training, and the T Series offers an excellent balance of performance, practicality, and value for everyday home fitness.

Whichever model you choose, you'll have access to immersive trainer-led workouts, personalised coaching, and technology that adapts your training as your fitness improves, helping you stay motivated for the long term.