NordicTrack C 590 Pro Review

Our Rating

Rating: 90.4/100. The NordicTrack C 590 Pro treadmill ($629) is an entry-level cardio trainer with 2.6 CHP and exceptional workout programming. It holds 20 preset training programs in several categories such as “Calorie” and “Interval,” plus it supports iFit Google Maps workout files that stream scenery at your exercise pace. Let the treadmill take you just about anywhere; Google cars have filmed five million miles of path-level views! The 590 Pro treadmill even tilts its deck to help simulate the feel of training over real terrain.

Exercising with iFit Google Maps requires wifi and your mobile device with an iFit app membership. A basic iFit membership ($9.99/month) can serve up to four users. It can be a cost-effective and fun way to help keep your family motivated to exercise regardless of uncomfortable weather or the idea that indoor exercise is boring. iFit’s team of personal trainers suggests scenic routes that are categorized by difficulty level, plus you can draw new Google Maps treadmill routes anytime.

How intensely can you train with this model? The 590 Pro lets you sprint at up to 10 mph, but other traits (such as small track size) make it best reserved for walking rather than running. The typical walker will have adequate room for exercise at their preferred speed… and with the 590 Pro’s power incline, you can dramatically increase calorie burn and get better muscle tone compared with walking flat.

Next are lists of pros and cons about this treadmill deal.

Pros:

• Low price and free delivery
• iFit-ready for unlimited new workout programs
• 20 built-in workout programs
• Power incline to a maximum of 10 percent
• Customizable cushioning (Two firmness levels)
• Provides a good deal of exercise feedback
• Has contact heart rate sensors
• Works with wireless heart rate transmitters
• Bracket for mobile device
• iPod-compatible speakers (2”)
• Safety magnet for auto-stop
• Foldable frame to save floor space

Cons:

• Console doesn’t show multiple data fields at once; uses “scan” function
• Narrow track (18” wide) may seem restrictive to larger trainees
• Belt will wear quickly compared with those on higher-priced treadmills
• Short warranty on parts and labor (1 year)

Introduction

The NordicTrack C 590 Pro is an attractive treadmill offer for walkers. While it isn’t a powerhorse, its special features can help make workout sessions fun and efficient. An iFit Coach connection, power incline and music speakers help this model stand apart from other low-budget treadmills.

Workout Programs

Each new NordicTrack treadmill has workout programs that can control the track’s speed and incline. The NordicTrack C 590 Pro arrives with 20 preset programs designed for efficiency, plus it’s ready to connect with the iFit app for mobile devices. The basic iFit app allows unlimited downloads of your custom-made treadmill programs, including standard routines and full-color Google Maps workouts with immersive landscape views. Each treadmill workout program can adjust the 590 Pro’s speed to a maximum of 10 mph, and it can tilt the track by up to 10 percent. You can override the programming if you’d prefer an easier or tougher challenge.

First, the C 590’s preset programs were designed by a certified personal trainer. These have a range of intensities and goals, so you can focus especially on calorie burn, building your cardiovascular endurance, or another fitness objective. They make it simple to get an efficient workout without spending time on machine set-up.

To get Google Maps workouts for the C 590, you’ll need to connect a mobile device running the iFit app (Android or iOS). The treadmill has a Bluetooth connection and provides a bracket to hold the screen at eye level.