NordicTrack Ultra 1 Treadmill: Specs, Price and Who It's For
The short answer
The NordicTrack Ultra 1 is a luxury, non-folding treadmill listed at $15,000. It has a 24-inch pivoting touchscreen, speeds up to 15 mph, -3% to 15% incline, a 22" x 60" cushioned deck and a 400 lb user limit. It weighs about 747 lb and needs iFIT Pro for its full features.
It's built for serious runners with a dedicated room and a big budget. Most people will get the same workout from a treadmill that costs a fraction of the price.
NordicTrack's Ultra 1 is designed to look like furniture as much as fitness equipment, with wood-finish uprights, bronze or black trim, deck lighting and eight speakers. It's one of the most expensive home treadmills on the market. Here's what you get, what it costs to run, and whether anyone besides keen runners with deep pockets should consider it.
Ultra 1 specifications
| List price | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Screen | 24-inch pivoting touchscreen |
| Motor | 3.0 CHP DC |
| Top speed | 15 mph |
| Incline / decline | -3% to 15% |
| Deck | 22" x 60" with cushioning |
| Max user weight | 400 lb |
| Size | About 84.7" L x 42.3" W x 65" H; does not fold |
| Machine weight | About 747 lb |
| Extras | Eight speakers, fans, Bluetooth, wireless phone charging |
| Finishes | Light Maple with Bronze, or Dark Walnut with Black |
| Subscription | Paid iFIT Pro membership required with purchase; Wi-Fi needed |
Sources: NordicTrack and Treadmill Review Guru. Treadmill Review Guru's figures are from its own spec research. The reviewer notes they didn't test the Ultra 1 in person.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Striking furniture-style design
- Wide -3% to 15% incline range and 15 mph top speed
- Cushioned 22" x 60" deck and 400 lb capacity
- Lifetime frame and motor warranty, according to Treadmill Review Guru
Cons
- $15,000 price, plus an ongoing iFIT subscription
- Very large and heavy (about 747 lb), and doesn't fold
- Incline range is narrower than NordicTrack's X-series treadmills
- Deck, parts and labour warranty terms not clearly published
Space and delivery
At around 85 by 42 inches, the Ultra 1 needs a dedicated room. Add the safety space usually recommended behind a treadmill (about 78 inches) and to the sides. Its 65-inch height plus a 15% incline means tall users need a generous ceiling, so it isn't one for basements. Read how to check ceiling height. At nearly 750 lb, professional delivery and set-up are essential, and upstairs rooms need a floor that can take the load.
Running costs
A paid iFIT Pro membership is required, and it renews automatically unless you cancel. Treadmill Review Guru lists iFIT at $39 a month after the first year. Over five years that adds well over $1,500 to the price.
Who should buy it?
- Consider it if you're a serious runner, have a permanent space and a large budget, and want a treadmill that looks like furniture.
- Skip it if you mainly walk, have limited space or a low ceiling, or don't want a subscription. A good folding treadmill from Sole or NordicTrack's own T-series does the same job for a fraction of the price. See how long NordicTrack treadmills last.
Questions
How much does the NordicTrack Ultra 1 cost?
NordicTrack lists it at $15,000, with financing available. A paid iFIT Pro membership is required on top.
How much does the Ultra 1 weigh?
About 747 lb, according to Treadmill Review Guru. That's far heavier than most home treadmills, which weigh 200 to 340 lb. See how much treadmills weigh.
Can the Ultra 1 be used without iFIT?
NordicTrack says a free iFIT account, agreement to its terms and Wi-Fi are needed to operate the treadmill, and a paid iFIT Pro membership is required with purchase for its content and features.
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