| The Nordic Track Ski Machine is a classic piece of | | | | my experience it does get results pretty fast. |
| fitness equipment. It pretty much put NordicTrack on | | | | #2 Low Impact - Unlike a treadmill, the skier provides |
| the map over 20 years ago - before they made | | | | a low - almost no - impact workout. This makes it |
| treadmills, ellipticals or home gyms. | | | | great for people who are prone to injury. It also |
| It works by simulating a cross-country skiing motion. | | | | gives a great alternative if you have hip, joint or |
| There are 2 'skiis' on roller rails that move back and | | | | back problems - but still want to get an effective |
| forth. You attach your shoes to the foot straps and | | | | workout. |
| can then move forward and back, just like you do | | | | #3 Holds Up Well Over The Long Term - If you read |
| when cross country skiing. You also have a hip pad | | | | user reviews of this machine, you'll notice that one |
| that you lean up against for support and arm pulleys | | | | thing sticks out. Many people have had their ski |
| to work your upper body (kind of like using ski | | | | machine for 10+ years. Others had their skiers for |
| poles). | | | | years - and are buying a 2nd one because the first |
| By simulating a cross country skiing motion the | | | | one finally broke down. |
| NordicTrack skier lets you work your arms and legs | | | | Not only does this show how much people like their |
| (or just your legs if you don't want the upper body | | | | skiers - but it also shows how well they may hold up |
| workout). And just like cross country skiing, it gives a | | | | over the long run. And for a piece of fitness |
| total body workout which burns a lot of calories in a | | | | equipment that generally costs under $700, this is |
| short time. | | | | impressive. |
| So is it the right piece of fitness equipment for you? | | | | So those are 3 advantages - any disadvantages? |
| Well, here are 3 advantages that a skier gives you | | | | Well, you don't get a lot of bells and whistles as you |
| over other forms of exercise equipment to help you | | | | do with some other Nordic Track equipment like their |
| decide: | | | | treadmills or ellipticals. The skier does come with a 5 |
| #1 High Calorie Burning - Because you can work your | | | | window console that shows time, distance, calories |
| arms and legs at the same time, the ski machine | | | | burned and pulse so you do get some feedback. |
| gives you an overall total body workout. Plus you're | | | | But if you're looking for more entertainment, you |
| also getting a full range of motion with the leg skiing | | | | may want to set up your skier in front of your |
| movements which again, recruits more muscles and | | | | television - or charge your iPod and wear it while |
| burns more calories. | | | | working out. |
| This means you can slim down very quickly. And | | | | Bottom Line? |
| because it doesn't use heavy weight (mainly your | | | | While it's fairly simple, you do get some great |
| own body as resistance) it can help you get a | | | | advantages with the Nordic Track ski machine |
| sleeker toned look (vs bulking up with weights). | | | | including high calorie burning workouts, low impact and |
| I borrowed a Nordic Track Ski Machine some years | | | | decent long-term durability. |
| ago from a friend to try it out. I started sweating | | | | Overall if you're looking for great value and fast |
| almost immediately after starting my workout and | | | | results, the Nordic Track skier may be worth |
| my jeans were loose within 4 days of using it. So in | | | | checking out. |