Overview and review of the NordicTrack S40 treadmill (2024)

Overview of the Nordictrack S40

The main features of theNordictrack S40are its 3.0 CHP motor, the 12% incline, and the one-touch controls. Unfortunately, the S series is one of the older product ranges of the Nordictrack line up and you might want to look into theC1650orT7.5as an alternative. Still, you might make a good grab on the used treadmill market for this model. The full list of features includes:

Pros of the Nordictrack S40

• 3.0 CHP motor
• One-touch controls

The 3.0 CHP motor makes this a long-lasting treadmill for someone who runs a lot. Especially used this might be a good steal. The one-touch adjustments for speed are also a great feature of Nordictrack treadmills which make them more user-friendly as you only need to push one button to get to the right space.

Cons of the Nordictrack S40

Cons of theS40are:

• Price
• Age

For the age of this product line, you still pay a pretty high price. This is good for Nordictrack to empty their inventory of old models, but not necessarily for your purse. If you buy new you may want to get for the newer models in the X line or the T line which have followed the C line of Nordictrack models.

Alternatives for the Nordictrack S40

Good alternatives for theS40are:

• Nordictrack T7.5
• Nordictrack FS5i
• Concept 2 model d rower
• Rogue echo bike

The Nordictrack T7,5 is, in my opinion, a better alternative to theS40unless you manage to get a discount on theS40. TheT7.5is the more modern machine and has almost the same specifications. They also punch in the same budget weight class. So stick with theT7.5instead of theS40in the Nordictrack portfolio.

TheFS5iis a good alternative for an elliptical for a home gym or commercial gym. It costs roughly the same as theS40and comes with Free Stride technology. The FreeStride technology puts the flywheel in the middle of the machine. This enables a longer stride and you can also use the elliptical as a treadmill, elliptical, and stepper in one. This freedom comes at the price of a more error-prone design and more challenging movement patterns.

If you want to save some money and like rowing, you can go for theConcept 2 Model D rower.This is the flagship model fromConcept 2who has been around for years in the rowing place. You will be hard-pressed to find a major commercial gym without one of these on the floor. They come in under 1000 and might be a get alternative to consider. The only challenge is that they take up as much space as a treadmill, but are easier to move.

TheRogue Echo Bikeis my personal favorite for home gyms as it is compact, sturdy, and burns a lot of calories per minute if used right. This machine can be gotten at the 700 mark and will last for a lifetime. The big disadvantage is that the Echo bike has no onboard entertainment whatsoever. If you need a video or machine to motivate you to get your training in, this is not the one for you. This is a great tool for intrinsically motivated people who want to save money and space.

Summary for the Nordictrack S40

As with the entire S series you might want to opt for something else which is a little more modern and therefore will get more support from the vendor Nordictrack. Always check the US website and compare the portfolio with the Uk website to avoid that you are buying something with is being discontinued. At the time of writing the S series is not available in the US anymore where Nordictrack headquarters is situated.