NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Treadmill Review - New For 2023!

The NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Treadmill is a great entry point into the ever-so-popular Commercial series from NordicTrack. This line of treadmills is perfect for the runner who wants a little guidance or virtual training while on the running. The 1250 is a good option for runners who are considering NordicTrack for the deck cushioning but also might not want the iFIT subscription, because the 1250’s screen isn’t that large and it is more affordable than the other Commercial series treadmills. The treadmill does have the best features when used with iFIT’s content, so you can train practically hands-free.

The 1250 has a 20” x 60” running belt with a 3.0 HP motor, giving it adequate space and strength for training hard. The 1250 is best for one runner doing low-to-moderate mileage or a serious walker. The soft deck cushioning is inviting for whichever way you choose to train.

The 10-inch touchscreen is just the right size for viewing the content and decent navigation. It’s not as cinematic as the other Commercial series treadmills, but I like it just fine. The display tilts and pivots to help you get the right angle. The other features found on the 1250 support the iFIT viewing experience. There are front-facing Bluetooth speakers, Bluetooth audio for compatible headphones, closed captions, and automatic speed and incline adjustments. Bluetooth also allows users to pair a compatible heart rate monitor, which iFIT provides specific heart rate training content for.

The 1250 has a fan with an effective cooling breeze. There are two cup holders for storage, but it lacks a device rack for your phone or tablet. There are console buttons for making adjustments to the treadmill without using the touchscreen. Either form of navigation and control is effective, though some users may prefer one over the other.

The 1250 is a folding treadmill with hydraulic assistance. It folds compactly and has two transport wheels to help with relocation. I recommend keeping the 1250 in a dedicated space rather than moving it around, because it is quite heavy.

Overall, the NordicTrack 1250 is a great entry point for runners into this top treadmill brand. It is best for users who want subscription training content. Runners and walkers will enjoy this running treadmill.

0:00 - NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Review
1:37 - NordicTrack 1250 Overview
4:20 - Features & Accessories
7:05 - Performance & Training
9:19 - Walking, Running & Incline
10:24 - Bottom Line

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[quinessoforbie]

Thanks for covering a good range on this. I was unsure as I just purchased this and am awaiting its delivery tomorrow! This makes me much more excited.

[SingYourselfWell]

Thank you Kaley (sp?). I would instantly get this one, IF it had a shelf. Is there a similar one with a tablet shelf? (Not at all interested in a 40 bucks subscription to ifit.) Thank you so much!!

[yesok]

Bought a 1250 Nordic Track treadmill directly from Nordic Track. Took about a month to arrive and it was dropped off on the street beside the sidewalk. After hiring some help we got it in the house and near the end of assembly I had a swivel screen was frozen at 90%. So I reached out for help and they were going to sent me a part. Wait? What!? Their 3 month warranty is 3 months from DATE of purchase, parts were covered, but labour is described as help in telling you what to do, finding helpful videos, etc. COMPLETELY AND INTENTIONALLY MISLEADING. And by the time the part arrived my warranty had expired and they refused to do any “labour”. But I could pay a technician $150 for a quote. My recommendation is take a HARD PASS on this clearly shady company.

[PhilSmith-hp]

Recently bought two of these - one lasted 4 hours and the other 43 hours before the belt lost drive. Told by NordicTrack that they are not covered under the warranty as this only covers home use. Initial quotes to repair them suggests the cost will be £750 each. Needless to say I will not be buying any further NordicTrack equipment.

[suprafrase]

Is the heart rate monitor function able to be used without an ifit subscription

[ryanalegre]

Is the price difference worth it vs the EXP i7? Not a runner here just looking for daily exercise.

[trevorjohn]

Do you need a subscription to use the treadmill? They have a great deal on it right now

[McDreamin]

Thanks for the review! How noisy is it? Looking to be considerate to my neighbors

[garystephens]

What do you think about this treadmill compared to the nordictrack T6.5s?

[robertochoa]

I can’t seem to tell if the fan turns on or not

[USA]

HI, can we use Privilege Mode for Netflix on this treadmill

[lvscg]

What did you mean by if not using the treadmill every single day?

[nadiakhati]

Why do you keep saying that this is not a treadmill for use with others every single day?

[muhmmadmujtabha]

Bluetooth does not connect to mobile or headset at all

[MrsBee-uolc]

I don't want anything that I have to continue paying a subscription for. .🙄