The NordicTrack A2550 Pro treadmill occupies a specific place in the NordicTrack treadmill model lineup. To better understand where you stand, it helps to understand the categories of the NordicTrack treadmill.
The five categories of NordicTrack treadmills
NordicTrack treadmills are grouped into five categories to cater to different types of users. Each category contains two or more models of treadmills. The categories are: Commercial, Elite, C-Series, Incline and Fit Series (previously called A-Series).
Nordic Track A2550
The NordicTrack A2550 is the most basic model in the Fit series. It replaces the discontinued A2750 Pro and shares the Fit category with another model, the NordicTrack T7.0. The A2550 Pro is NordicTrack’s least expensive model at a few hundred dollars under $1000 (price varies depending on retailer and current promotions). The A2550 is the entry-level model among all NordicTrack treadmills.
Specifications of the NordicTrack A2550 Pro treadmill
2.5 cogenerator engine
Although it is the entry-level model, the A2550 Pro offers the basic necessities required for a treadmill to deliver a solid workout. There is a DURX 2.5 CHP (continuous horsepower) self-cooling commercial motor to drive the tread. And while 2.5 CHP is the lowest horsepower motor offered on any NordicTrack treadmill, the treadmill is still rated to accommodate users up to 350 pounds. The motor is covered by a lifetime warranty.
55″ tread length
The tread width is the NordicTrack standard 20″, however the length is only 55″. This is shorter than the longest tread NordicTrack offers, which measures 62 inches on their X9i in the Incline series, and is 3 inches shorter than the 58-inch tread available on the T7.0, the other model in the Fit category.
10 percent maximum incline
The maximum tilt setting on the A2550 Pro is 10%, while the T7.0 offers a maximum tilt of 12%. Also, NordicTrack 2550 Pro has 16 preset workouts; four for performance, four with length settings (5k, 10k, 1 mile, and 10 mile), four are time-based, and four of the preset workouts are designed by professional certified weight-loss trainers. The maximum speed of the A2550 Pro is 12 MPH, which is the same as the T7.0.
All NordicTrack treadmills, including the A2550 Pro, feature the Space Saver design, which means the running deck is raised to an upright position to reduce the overall area of the machine and create more space when the treadmill is not running. It’s in use.
Features and extras of NordicTrack A2550 Pro
When it comes to additional options, there are very few on the A2550 Pro. It’s packed with basic equipment like heart rate monitors on the grips and a backlit graphical display with setting information for time, distance, heart rate, speed and incline.
And the A2550 Pro has the ability to be upgraded with NordicTrack’s iFit Live training software, which is sold separately and requires a laptop and wireless internet connection for full functionality. Plus, a specific incline and speed can be easily accessed with a one-button interface on the console, a feature available on all NordicTrack treadmills.
In the NordicTrack A2550 Pro cooling fans and speakers are missing. There’s a kickstand built into the track to hold an iPod or MP3 player, but there are no machine-mounted speakers for music output. And while some NordicTrack models have built-in fans of various sizes with variable speed settings, the A2550 Pro doesn’t include any fans.
Overview of the A2550 Pro treadmill
The drawback of the lack of extras like speakers, fans, and a longer tread depends on user preference. It’s easy to see that for some users a cooling fan would be a nice extra, but at the same time others will feel it’s a distraction or an unnecessary expense.
The shorter tread length could be a potential negative, especially for tall users and runners with a long stride.
As an entry-level model, the NordicTrack A2550 Pro offers enough speed, incline, and preset workouts to get a strong workout at NordicTrack’s best price, as long as the lack of extras and shorter tread length aren’t necessities. a single user.