NordicTrack A.C.T. Pro Elliptical Review

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Model	NordicTrack A.C.T. Pro
Rating Our custom rating considers all of the elliptical's features, specs, warranties, and 100's of user & expert reviews, to save you time!
List Price Suggested retail price, typically higher than the price you'll pay with our recommended retailers.	$1,299.00
Best Price Since prices change daily, this link goes to our preferred retailer for the best price we've found.	$849.99
Resistance Resistance is what determines calories burned per stride. The more levels, the more precisely you can control the difficulty.	20 Levels
Resistance Type The type of resistance affects the performance of your elliptical. Magnetic and Eddy-Current are the most common types.	Eddy Current
Stride Length Stride Length is important for comfort and smooth strides. A stride length of 18-21 inches is ideal for most heights (5'3 - 6'7).	18" - 22"
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Pedals Elliptical pedals can be cushioned and adjustable for maximum comfort and minimum impact on joints for injury prevention.	Natural Stance Positioning
Incline Some elliptical trainers can be set at an incline to increase difficulty and burn more calories.	None
Flywheel The flywheel controls the smoothness and resistance of your workout. In general, the higher the better.	23 lbs.
Programs Elliptical Programs allow you to complete a workout with changing speeds and inclines, without changing anything manually.	26
User Profiles For each profile the elliptical allows, you can create a custom user account with saved programs and goal settings.	1 User
Heart Rate Heart Rate programs allow you to track how many times your heart is beating per minute (bpm), and some control the workout for you.	CardioGrip™
Display Elliptical Display refers to the screen you'll look at to monitor workouts. LED and LCD displays are similar to TV screens.	LCD
Max. Weight Max User Weight is the amount of weight, in pounds (lbs), that it can safely support, which can represent durability.	350 lbs
Dimensions Dimensions are included to help you figure out if this elliptical will fit properly (Length x Width x Height and Height x Depth).	54" x 34.5" x 61.5" Weighs: 273 lbs
Upper Body Most ellipticals have handles to hold while you're working out that provide an upper body workout.
Accessory Tray Some ellipticals include an accessory tray for holding items such as water bottles, wallets, keys, or MP3 players like iPods.
Music Ready Ellipticals that are music ready allow you to plug a music-playing device (iPod, smartphone, etc.) directly into the machine.
Sound System Ellipticals that include a sound system allow you to listen to your MP3 player/iPod through built-in speakers (without headphones).
Cooling Fans Cooling Fans are designed to help keep you cool during an intense workout on your elliptical.
Folding? Some ellipticals are designed to conserve space by folding up. This is a convenient option, but some features might be reduced.
Quick Controls Quick Controls allow you to select speed, incline and even workout programs with the touch of a button (usually on the handles).
iFit iFit is an online service that lets you map and simulate runs from anywhere in the world, and track your progress wirelessly!
Warranty The warranty is an important part of your investment. The longer the warranty, the longer you can get free/discounted repairs.	Frame: Lifetime Parts: 2 Years Labor: 1 Year
Best Deal We do not sell ellipticals; we are a free elliptical reviews service. This link goes to our top-rated retailer for the NordicTrack A.C.T. Pro

14 Comments

1. Sue

   March 14, 2012

   Kyle, have you seen the ACT as opposed to the ACT pro, how does it stack up.
   Thanks!!
   Sue

2. Kyle

   March 14, 2012

   Hi Sue!

   The biggest difference is the 20 lb flywheel (compared to the Pro’s 23 lb flywheel).

   They’re pretty close, but the Pro also has a MUCH better warranty (5 years instead of 1 year). Plus, sometimes they offer free “Bronze” delivery on the Pro, so that can make it a better deal.

   Overall, I would go with the Pro for power and long term value.

   Hope that helps,
   Kyle

3. George Higgins

   November 26, 2012

   Last year I purchased a NordicTrack A.C.T. Pro Elliptical during the after Thanksgiving sales,paid extra for professional setup & delivery including the extended warranty. It took a month for delivery & setup, after using the device for a little over 3 months it began to make various squeaking & squealing noises from various parts of the machine. I called the customer care number provided which is contracted out to an Icon health & fitness inc. the 1st question I was asked was if I had paid to have it put together. They then begrudgingly sent out a tech who tightened it up but did not fix the problems. Now after a year of being stalled due to they could find no records of my calls, that a tech would be contacting me shortly, or they were waiting on parts to be sent.The problem has never been fixed although they have now sent out a total of four techs to work on the machine. the last tech noticed a broken washer and that several of the bolts are now so stripped out he could not get it apart to replace the parts they had sent. Icon says they have turned it over to NordicTrack for remediation yet I have not heard from them & they will not post my comments on there website either! So my rating is definately no stars!!!!

4. Kyle

   November 26, 2012

   Hi George,

   Thanks for your feedback! I’m really sorry to hear that this poor customer support ruined what could have been great with a quality machine like the ACT Pro. Icon really needs to work on this area to make things easier for their customers.

   Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us.

   Have a great day,
   Kyle

5. Bryan

   December 5, 2012

   This is a great and sturdy machine. Not too bad putting it together either. My only problem is with the electronics. It says I only go a 1/4 mile in 6:30 keeping the RPMs above 70. At my gym, same time and speed would be close to 1 mile. Not good for the ego for sure…

6. Kyle

   December 5, 2012

   Thanks for the feedback Bryan!

   I’m not sure what’s causing that, honestly, though a lot of the electronics are programmed differently.

   I’m a stickler for numbers myself, but with things like this I try to tell myself that as long as I’m going the distance I want and working hard the whole time, the workout will be a good one!

   Have a great day,
   Kyle

7. Mary D

   December 28, 2012

   Is is correct that Nordic Track does not provide any electronics warranty on the ACT Pro?

8. Kyle

   December 31, 2012

   Hi Mary,

   That’s correct, the standard warranty on the A.C.T. does not cover electronics.

   Happy new year,
   Kyle

9. Kevin

   January 2, 2013

   How much space does it need when at full stride? I guess 54″ is the resting footprint, not the max length when in use. Thanks!

10. Kyle

    January 2, 2013

    Hi Kevin,

    I would recommend allowing for about 6 feet or so, 7 feet max, to allow some extra room.

    Width-wise, you’ll only need about 4 feet, and with an 8 feet ceiling you’ll be fine in terms of height, even at the pedals’ highest point (assuming you’re not 7 feet tall ).

    Have a good day,
    Kyle

11. Grant

    February 23, 2013

    Hi kyle – I am 6 feet tall – my significant other is 5 feet tall. Would we both be able to use it comfortably?

12. Kyle

    February 24, 2013

    Hi Grant,

    That’s really close to my wife and I, so I totally understand!

    Major manufacturers design these machines to accommodate common heights, so you should both be comfortable.

    In this particular case, the A.C.T. Pro has a lot of options for the handles, which makes things even easier for both of you. The main handles are quite tall, and very long, so both of you will be able to find a comfortable part to grip.

    Let me know if you have any other questions!

    Have a great day,
    Kyle

13. Doreen

    April 3, 2013

    How do I know what stride I should have it set to 18, 20 or 22

14. Kyle

    April 4, 2013

    Hi Doreen,

    It’s all based on comfort, which is typically determined by your height (and the length of your legs).

    As a general rule of thumb, the 18″ stride length should be comfortable if you’re under 5’6″. The 20″ stride length is usually best for those in the 5’6″ to 6″ 2″ range, and 22″ is usually used by those that are 6′ 3″ or taller.

    This is all a personal preference though, so this general guideline does not apply to everyone, especially because some of us have longer or shorter legs/strides than other people of the same height.

    I hope that helps!
    Kyle

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