Having a big screen on your treadmill is a game changer. I’ve been using the NordicTrack X22i for a couple of years and I don’t think I could give up the 27-inch screen it comes with. For me, the big benefit is following one of the iFit trainers, such as John Peel and Knox Robinson on one of their runs through stunning locations like South Africa and Hawaii. However, I know some people prefer to just watch a TV show when they walk or run – before the NordicTrack, I got through tons of Netflix series on my iPad while running in the gym.
For streaming fans, the upcoming iFit update will come as a welcome surprise. Its iFit 2.0 operating system has made a number of big changes to the look and feel of the platform and has added the option to watch content from Netflix and Amazon Prime video, as well as Spotify. The software has been available as a Beta for users to trial for a few weeks, and I’ve been using it for most of that time. Here are some of my thoughts on the new system.
