The Nordic Track is best described as a home fitness legacy. I can remember buying one when they first came out twenty-five years ago when at-home fitness equipment was only starting to emerge (yes- I still have the original one!). As a big fan of cross-country skiing, it allowed me to get a good workout both indoors and out, and I could not get enough!

Since the good old days though, newer and flashier models of the machine have come about delivering the same effects on the body: muscle tone, cardiovascular strength and weight loss which all leads to optimal health. While the Nordic product line now includes treadmills, elliptical machines, incline trainers, and exercise bikes, the original Nordic track is still my
favorite, and is an ideal fitness companion if skiing is your forte. It works a bit like an elliptical machine only you are gliding on wooden skis. You move your hands back and forth by pulling on cables that really give the feel of using ski poles. Everything is very low-impact with a good, cardio burn.

In fact, what I really love is the Nordic track’s most signature feature- being low impact. With the Nordic track skiing model you can definitely get the workout you need without putting high impact stress on your joints and body. Excellent for your legs, buttocks, abdominals, lower back muscles, arms and upper back. Interval training can be implemented too. On top of that, you do not have to wait around for winter to ski—you can bring the mountain to you!

References:
http://www.nordictrack.com/