Treadmills are an excellent way to tone your body. However, not everyone gets time to hit a gym and stay fit and toned. It is because of this why people are showing keen interest towards home based fitness techniques. One such technique that people are inclined towards is opting for a treadmill. They can be bought and kept at your place thereby allowing you to workout whenever you want to without falling prey to time constraints as against when you had to visit a gym.
Now, the real point of concern – which one to buy? No doubt, there are tons of options available that you can choose from but who would want to shell out on the one that isn’t good enough to deliver the desired results? People tend to go for the latest one or the one that’s been in the market for quite some time now. We’ll make it easy for you. In this article, we’ll talk everything in detail about two such treadmills – NordicTrack Commercial Series 1750 and ProForm Pro 9000 Treadmill. Keep reading to know each and everything about them in detail so that you pick the one that best fits your budget as well as requirements.
Technical specifications
When planning to buy any electronic product, there isn’t a better way to make a decision than by having a look at the technical specifications and then deciding. This is because technical specification gives you an overall picture of how the model would be. With that being said, below is the table that compares the technical parameters of NordicTrack Commercial Series 1750 and ProForm Pro 9000 Treadmill. Going through the same will help get a fair idea of what the whole product would be like.
Specification |
NordicTrack commercial 1750 |
ProForm Pro 9000 |
Brand |
NordicTrack |
ProForm |
Colour |
Black |
Black |
Dimensions (in inches) |
78.8 x 39.2 x 63 |
77 x 39 x 68 |
Weight of the product |
140.2 kgs |
374.5 |
User weight capacity |
300 pounds |
300 pounds |
iFit enabled |
Yes |
Yes |
Free membership |
1 year |
1 year |
Screen |
10 inches touchscreen (HD) |
10 inches touchscreen |
Motor |
3.75 CHP |
4 CHP |
Track dimensions |
22″ wide and 60″ long |
20″ wide and 60″ long |
Incline |
15% |
15% |
Decline |
3% |
3% |
Heart rate monitor |
Yes |
Yes |
Google maps |
Yes |
Yes |
Google street view |
Yes |
Yes |
Fans |
Yes |
No |
Foldable |
Yes |
Yes |
Warranty |
10 years of coverage on the frame, 2 years on the parts, and 1 year on labour |
2 years |
FEATURES
- iFit membership: Both these treadmills – NordicTrack Commercial Series 1750 and ProForm Pro 9000 come with iFit membership. This paves the way for interactive personalized training sessions. Both these machines let the user enjoy a free membership of a year. After completing a year of free service, the user will have to pay an additional amount to avail the services. In case of NordicTrack 1750, you create up to 5 individual exercise profiles. Also, the iFit feature allows you to access live, studio, and global workouts. You get the feel of running through the real streets using the Google Street Views feature. Both these treadmills are enabled with the Google Maps technology. This ensures that you don’t get bored, it gives you the feel of running through different terrains. In case of ProForm Pro 9000, the monitor is capable of displaying the Google Street Views as well. In addition to getting trained by celebrity personal trainers, this treadmill gives you an added advantage of downloading a new, personalized workout every day.
- Virtual training: ProForm Pro 9000 allows the users to enjoy a virtual outdoor training.
- Touchscreen: NordicTrack 1750 boasts of a 10-inch interactive HD touchscreen. From here, you can get access to your on-demand iFit workouts. Also, all the key statistics like distance, calories, etc. also get displayed here. ProForm Pro 9000 also comes with a 10″ wide high-definition touchscreen that lets you enjoy all your pre-set workout programs and also take you to the world of interactive training sessions. You get to monitor your fitness progress as well.
- Motor: One of the most remarkable features of ProForm Pro 9000 has to be its powerful 4.0 CHP Mach Z Commercial Plus Motor. The reason why this is worth a mention is that it is strong enough to handle long runs, interval training and heavy use as well. So, if you are fitness freak and love spending hours on treadmill, then you’ll surely not be disappointed with this purchase. Talking about NordicTrack 1750, it is equipped with a SMART-Response motor for effective running and cardio training. The motor incorporated here is a 3.75 CHP motor that has a maximum speed of 12 mph.
- Incline/decline: Both these treadmills offer a maximum decline of 3% and a maximum incline of 15%. If you struggle to stay motivated while running, this incline / decline feature can be synced with that of Google Maps and further lets you feel like you’re running outside on that terrain.
- Running track: One of the characteristics that people tend to observe carefully is how wide and long is the running track. Thus, while buying one, do not neglect this parameter. ProForm Pro 9000 has a workout surface that measures 20″ wide and 60″ long and in case of NordicTrack 1750, the track measures 22″ x 60″. It is quite evident here that NordicTrack 1750 is a little wider than ProForm Pro 9000. However, the length of both is the same.
- Storage: When thinking of buying a treadmill to use at home, naturally the first thing that crosses our mind is the space that’s required. It is a well-known fact that treadmills are huge and would require a considerable area to store. This is where both these treadmills do not disappoint you. Both NordicTrack 1750 and ProForm Pro 9000 are designed in such a way that you can fold them easily after you are done with your workout. On doing so, you are not compromising on the area that they require had they not possessed this feature of being folded. You can stack them vertically before you pull them down for the next session.
- Heart rate monitoring: This is one of those key areas that people usually want to be aware of while working out. As far as NordicTrack 1750 is concerned, it comes with a Bluetooth heart rate monitoring system. This keeps track of how your heart rate fluctuates as you work out. However, you’ll have to buy a chest strap separately. In case of ProForm Pro 9000, you get two heart rate monitoring systems. One is the wireless telemetry and the other is the grips on the handlebars. The chest strap is included in this case.
- User comfort: When shelling out a huge amount, one thing’s obvious – how comfortable is the equipment. Talking about ProForm Pro 9000, the deck employs ProShox cushioning. This further ensures that your exercise is safer and comfortable. The air-based cushioning on the Pro 9000 claims that it reduces the impact by up to 28%. As far as NordicTrack 1750 is concerned, it allows the users to turn the cushioning on or off as per their preference.
- Audio: No second thoughts to the fact that listening to music while you work is probably the best thought in itself. Both ProForm Pro 9000 and NordicTrack 1750 has 3″ digitally amplified speakers to let you enjoy while you work out.
- Additional features: NordicTrack 1750 comes with dual AutoBreeze workout fans that help you to stay cool while you walk or run. You also get a tablet holder that you can use to hold a book or a magazine as well. Both these features are absent in case of ProForm Pro 9000.
- Warranty: This is yet another area that is given highest importance to when buying a product that’s expensive. ProForm Pro 9000 has a warranty period as follows – 10 years of coverage on the frame, 2 years on the parts, and 1 year on labour. On the contrary, NordicTrack 1750 has just 2 year warranty period on parts and electronics.
NordicTrack 1750 Pros & Cons

ProForm Pro 9000 Pros & Cons

Conclusion
Both NordicTrack 1750 and ProForm Pro 9000 are great options to consider if you want to workout at home. The Pro 9000 treadmill is equipped with a powerful motor, so if you are an intense fitness freak then this could be the one for you. This is a little on the pricier side but that shouldn’t be a problem as you’re going to use it extensively. Also, if there are several trainees who rely on the same machine then also this equipment comes in handy. All in all, this is a great choice to consider if your training needs are heavy. Talking about NordicTrack 1750, it is a luxurious option that claims to satisfy most runners as well as power walkers.
Frequently asked questions
- What does CHP mean when it comes to motor?
CHP stands for Continuous horsepower. Treadmills are usually rated in terms of CHP.
- What is the difference between CHP and HP?
Continuous horsepower (CHP) is considered to be a better description of a motor’s capability. This is because it describes how much power the motor can produce continuously rather than just talking the highest peak which is mainly what HP does.
- What is an ideal power for a treadmill?
Well, this depends on the purpose as to why you want to buy one. The reason could be walking, jogging or running. It all depends on what you are targeting. An ideal CHP for walking is 2 CHP, for jogging it is 2.5 CHP and for running it is 3CHP. Though this isn’t an exact figure to rely on but the most ideal conditions would be more or less near the above mentioned figures.
- What’s the advantage of foldable treadmill?
A foldable treadmill is great for the ones who have limited floor space. These treadmills have decks that can be folded upward after you are done with your workout, hence the space saving.
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