NordicTrack FreeStride Trainer FS7i Elliptical Review

Name: NordicTrack FreeStride Trainer FS7i Elliptical
Brand: NordicTrack

Elliptical Reviews TeamLast Updated: March 18, 2020

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Detailed Overview

Sale priced at $1,999 and boasting a 7” HD touchscreen for iFit workouts, the NordicTrack FS7i is a great value elliptical that falls between the FS5i (which has older screen technology) and the FS9i (which has a larger monitor). All three models are center drive ellipticals with uniquely long stride options. All of the trainers in the 2020 series have 32” adjustable strides and feature 16-pound or 20-pound flywheels for resistance. It’s a pretty strong lineup of machines, and the FS7i might be the most balanced of them all.

The FS7i allows you to add up to 10% of incline for extra calorie burn and muscle toning. What’s more, its variety of stride lengths and slopes allow it to excel as both a stepper, standard elliptical, and even a treadmill alternative (since you can make adjustments to take longer steps). It’s like purchasing three exercise machines in one.

Better than a treadmill in some respects, the FS7i allows for low impact exercise at any intensity. As a resistance trainer, the machine offers two dozen choices for intensity in the form of 24 digital resistance levels. Throw in moving handlebars, and you get a machine that will exercise more areas of your body than any treadmill could ever dream of.

Other high-end features include wireless telemetry (and an iFit Bluetooth Smart chest strap included to take advantage of this) and a free 1-year membership to iFit. Creature comforts include an iPhone-compatible audio port with built-in stereo speakers, a tablet holder, a bottle holder, and a cooling workout fan. The FS7i also includes a 10-year frame, 2-year parts and 1-year labor warranty.

Our Favorite Features

32 inch adjustable stride combined with power incline to support many workout styles.
7” Smart HD touchscreen offering an attractive workout display for viewing iFit workouts on.
iFit-enabled console for you to access hundreds of pro-designed workouts, virtual exercises with on-screen personal trainers, and unlimited Google Maps workout routes with interactive scenery (including a free 1-year membership to the service).
35 built-in workout apps.
Wireless heart rate monitor with Bluetooth chest strap included to accurately keep track of your ticker.
Center drive design that supports your balance while keeping the machine size small.

NordicTrack FreeStride Trainer FS7i Elliptical - Notable Specs:

Overall Rating:	5-stars
Compact / Folding:	No
Incline:	0 - 10% Power-Adjustable
Stride Length:	32" (Auto-Adjustable)
Flywheel:	20 LB
Programs:	35 Workout Apps
Fan:	Yes
Weight Capacity:	375 LB
Dimensions:	58.5" L x 29.5" W x 74" H

Our Least Favorite Features

The 20-pound flywheel is fairly light for this price point.

The Bottom Line

The FS7i is a strong option in its price class for anyone seeking a machine that offers a variety of lower body workout styles. It’s a good machine for low-impact cardio exercise with light to moderate strength training, as well as for anyone that would benefit from interactive training for maintaining motivation. The FS7i probably isn’t a machine for those who don’t appreciate tech, or those who primarily want to focus on upper body training.