I'd seen many people using the NordicTrack at my local gym and they all seemed to be kicking butt and having great workouts, so I thought I should really give this a try! Of course to attempt to save me gym shame and embarrassment I waited until I was there close to closing time and there was basically no one left in the gym. I am so grateful I did, because I'm sure I looked like an absolute fool trying to work this thing. First I couldn't get the screen to start up correctly, then I couldn't program it to anything that remotely seemed reasonable. Once I started going on it, the burning in the tops of my thighs was over whelming. I knew I was going to be big time sore the next day. Not really something I look for in a fulfilling workout. A little ache here and there is okay, but dreading having to walk, or take a single step, isn't. Definitely not something i recommend for beginners.

PlanktonandLoki

USA

The NordicTrack ACT is a lot smaller than most elliptical machines. The stride is a little smaller than the normal commercial ones at the gym, but have no fear. The workout on this machine is just as effective. For the price, this machine is definitely worth it. I have one complaint about this machine. There's a clicking noise that happens around one of the pedals if there's not enough resistance.

jchan

Dublin, CA