Nordictrack Updates the Commercial 1750 Treadmill for 2020 – See What’s New!
Is the 2020 Nordictrack 1750 Treadmill Right for You?
Please Note: The 2020 model is no longer available and has been discontinued. Please check out the NEW Nordictrack 1750 treadmill review here.
Thinking about the Nordictrack 1750 treadmill?
The Commercial 1750 is Nordictrack’s most popular treadmill.
It combines a tougher level of construction with a lot of luxury entertainment features – for an affordable mid-range price.
Even though the 1750 model is packed with some very cool features, Nordictrack usually updates it with a few new things every year or two.
And Nordictrack has just released the 2020 Commercial 1750 model for this year.
While they already added a lot of updates last year like a larger screen console, stronger motor and adjustable cushioning (which are also on the new model), they’ve gone with a few more subtle updates this year.
The biggest change to the new model?
A New Interactive Drive System
This takes a bit of explaining – so stick with me.
There are now two different motors on this treadmill – one for your incline and one for your speed control. These agile motors respond to the iFit trainers in real time for a more experiential kind of fitness.
As you probably know, the Nordictrack 1750 treadmill comes compatible with iFit Coach – which is an online streaming service that Nordictrack offers on most of their treadmills.
One of the things you can do with iFit is run trails all over the world with personal trainer coaches.
These coaches lead you through the workout and also point out interesting landmarks along the way. They also coach you and can control the speed and incline of the treadmill for a more optimal workout.

It’s a very cool style of “virtual reality” training. It can turn a dull treadmill workout into an exciting new fitness experience every time.
Another thing you can do with iFit?
Take streaming fitness classes from your treadmill console. The class instructor will also control the treadmill’s speed and incline for you throughout the workout (you can always override this feature if you want).
Here’s where the new interactive drive system comes in.

Basically, the new system allows the treadmill to respond faster in real time to the iFit Coaches and workouts. So for example, your treadmill will speed up or slow down, incline or decline faster to match the trail that you’re running.
So when your coach tells you “We’re going to speed things up here”, the treadmill responds in real time – you don’t have to wait as long for the treadmill to increase your speed.
This is a subtle thing – but it lends a much more realistic, real-time feel to your workout
These faster changes also apply when you’re taking the iFit streaming studio workouts.
When the trainer wants to speed up or slow down, incline or decline, the treadmill responds right away for a more realistic “class-training experience”.

These faster response times of both your speed and incline also applies to the console controls. For example, if you want to change the speed or incline of your treadmill yourself during a workout, the treadmill now responds faster.
You may have experienced something like this yourself when going back and forth between a health club treadmill and a home treadmill.
Health club treadmills tend to respond faster to your speed or incline changes. Home treadmills tend to be a bit slower.
Now, with the new interactive drive system, the Nordictrack 1750 feels even more like a health club treadmill with faster response times.
Another Benefit to the Nordictrack 1750 for 2020?
The reduction in vibration from the new drive system leads to an even quieter machine.
While the 1750 treadmill is pretty quiet already, with the new dual motor drive system, it’s even more silent. This is great if you have loved ones sleeping in the next room, for example.
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Another new update to this treadmill for 2020?
Next-Gen Bluetooth Connectivity
With this update you can sync up your music playlist to the Bluetooth built-in speakers in the console. No cables or plug-ins necessary.
It should also be noted that the Nordictrack Commercial 1750 treadmill comes with larger 3-inch, digitally-amplified speakers in the console. This gives you better sounds than the Nordictrack T-series treadmills which come with 2-inch speakers.
So there you have the two biggest updates to the Nordictrack 1750 treadmill for 2020. They’re a bit more subtle but will definitely enhance your training experience.
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Other Benefits of the Nordictrack 1750 Treadmill?
Incline and Decline
You get up to 15% incline and even 3% decline for added crosstraining and high-intensity intervals on this model. The treadmill also works with iFit Coach to incline and decline to match the terrain of the world trail that you’re running.

Large 10-inch Full-Color, HD Console
As stated above, Nordictrack increased the size of the touch-screen, color console last year from 7-inches to 10-inches. This larger console makes it more enjoyable to see your workout stats – or the iFit scenery – in full color.
You can also tilt the screen if you want, to get a better viewing angle.

Adjustable Cushioning
Nordictrack also added adjustable cushioning to the Commercial 1750 treadmill last year.
With the adjustable cushioning, you can turn the cushioning up for a softer, more cushioned feel to your deck.
Or turn the cushioning down for a more road-like feel.

iFit Coach
iFit is an option that you have on this treadmill which can add a whole new dimension of training to your workouts.
With iFit you can track your workouts over time, set new goals and even get personalized workouts based on your fitness goals.
You can also stream high-energy fitness classes to your treadmill console or run trails all over the world.
The world trails are so much fun. You can take a walking tour through Tuscany or run through the mountains of Switzerland. You can also just choose to run any trail in the world and enjoy the scenery pass you by as you run.

So if you’re looking for something beyond a regular treadmill that can challenge you and take you to the next level, this is a great way to do it.
Plus if you use the link below, you can try the full iFit Family membership out for free for a short time to see if you like it.
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Related: Nordictrack 1750 Treadmill Review
Thanks–this is more information than is on the Nordictrack website, which currently has nothing about the new drive system.
Thanks Jen,
I’m glad you found it helpful. I actually contacted company and asked them to explain it since I didn’t understand what the new drive system actually meant for a potential treadmill user. They make great treadmills – but they’re not so good on the messaging sometimes.
– Vienna
Thanks for the excellent reviews!
I am trying to choose between the newer 2020 model of the 1750 and the 2450. I also read your article comparing the two models. How does the “Interactive Drive System” on the newer 1750s affect the comparison with the 2450 (which doesn’t appear to have this feature)? Basically, how big of a benefit is the Interactive Drive System?
Thanks!
Thanks Lance
That’s a great question. I think it really depends on what you want. Basically the new 1750 will respond faster to incline and speed changes. This makes it better for HIIT training – on your own or with iFit workouts. You can start your high intensity intervals faster – without waiting for the treadmill to catch up. You’ll also slow down faster (which is always welcome after an intense training interval).
It also makes the iFit world trail running a little more realistic feeling – as the treadmill responds to the terrain (incline/decline) of the trail you’re running. Plus if you take the iFit studio classes, you can stay more on track with what the instructor is doing – as the treadmill responds faster to what the instructor wants to do in real time.
Having said that, if you don’t plan on doing much HIIT training – or if you’re not really into using iFit, then this faster response time may not matter to you as much. And you may just prefer the larger screen size on the 2450 model. So it really comes down to what you’re planning to do and what’s most important to you.
I hope that helps! – Vienna