The remote work revolution didn’t just change where we work — it fundamentally changed how we think about home. For those of us building a nomadic home base, the living room doubles as the boardroom, and the spare corner transforms into a personal fitness studio between calls. Squeezing a functional gym into a compact, flexible space sounds ambitious, but NordicTrack has quietly become one of the most thoughtful partners in that pursuit. The lineup of smart, connected, and compact Nordic Track equipment spans every major workout category and, critically, much of it is engineered specifically for real-world homes, not sprawling commercial spaces.
We’ve dug deep into NordicTrack’s current catalog to identify the six best compact pieces for the modern mobile professional. Whether we’re stacking cardio, strength, low-impact recovery, or full-body conditioning, there’s a machine that fits the rhythm of a life lived intentionally. Paired with iFIT, NordicTrack’s powerhouse training platform offering more than 17,000 workouts, each of these picks turns a modest footprint into a world-class fitness experience.
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NordicTrack T Series 10 Treadmill
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For the work-from-home runner who can’t sacrifice floor space between sprint sessions and standups, the NordicTrack T Series 10 Treadmill is the smartest folding treadmill in NordicTrack’s current lineup. Priced at USD 1,499, it measures 75.1″ x 34.3″ — smaller than a 3-seat sofa — and folds away neatly with EasyLift Assist when the laptop opens. The 10″ tilting HD touchscreen connects to iFIT’s entire library, and the new SelectFlex™ cushioning lets us switch between soft and firm deck settings depending on our training mood. A 3.0 CHP motor powers speeds up to 12 mph with an incline up to 12%, and the 22″ x 60″ full-size deck means we never feel like we’re running on a stepping stool. Thus, it’s the treadmill that earns its keep every single day.
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X24 Bike
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If we want the energy of a spin studio squeezed into a footprint of just 63″ x 22″, the new X24 Bike, formerly the Commercial S22i Studio Cycle, delivers without compromise. Its headline feature is a 22″ rotating HD touchscreen that pivots 360 degrees — we can swing it off the bike for strength or yoga follow-alongs with iFIT trainers without missing a beat. Firstly, the bike’s AutoAdjust technology automatically matches incline (+20% to -10%) and 24 resistance levels to the terrain in our iFIT workouts, from mountain climbs in Japan to coastal flats in Hawaii. Two-sided SPD pedals accommodate athletic shoes or cycling shoes, and the built-in 30W sound system makes every session genuinely immersive. Transport wheels make repositioning effortless in a multi-purpose room. So, for nomadic home-based living, this compact powerhouse is hard to match.
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AirGlide 14i Elliptical
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Not every workout needs to be high impact, and the AirGlide 14i makes joint-friendly cardio look anything but boring. This front-drive elliptical measures a slim 69″ x 25″ and weighs 244 pounds, rolling easily on front-mounted transport wheels when we need to reconfigure the space. The 14″ HD touchscreen supports full iFIT connectivity with SmartAdjust™ and ActivePulse™ heart rate technology, while 26 levels of Silent Magnetic Resistance (SMR) span recovery glides all the way up to HIIT intensities. Power incline and decline range from -5% to 15%, automatically adjusting during iFIT sessions, and the auto-adjustable 17.8″–18.5″ stride accommodates different user heights. The 32-pound flywheel ensures a smooth, consistent feel across all resistance levels. That’s why we consider this one of the most versatile compact cardio investments available right now.
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RW700 Rower
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Rowing engages 85% of our muscles in a single pull, which makes the NordicTrack RW700 Rower one of the most efficient investments a compact home gym can house. The machine features a tilting 10″ HD touchscreen — smaller than the flagship RW900’s 24″ display, but perfectly serviceable for iFIT workouts, progress tracking, and off-rower strength sessions when we tilt the screen toward the floor. Twenty-six digital resistance levels via Silent Magnetic Resistance™ keep the motion nearly silent — critical when we’re on a late-afternoon call in the next room. The ergonomic seat, soft-grip handles, and pivoting wide foot pedals combine for a comfortable stroke across longer sessions, and a USB-C charging port keeps our devices topped up mid-workout. When the session’s done, transport wheels make it easy to store the rower out of sight. So, for a full-body, low-impact machine in a minimal footprint, the RW700 earns its place.
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Ultra 1 Treadmill
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The NordicTrack Ultra 1 Treadmill is the undoubtedlt the most luxurious of the brand’s products, and for a good reason. Not only did it deliver a fabulous fitness experience at home, but it was also a smart treadmill, thanks to the iFIT experience. We especially loved the real-world running experience with the 15% forward incline and the upto -3% decline, all of which were adjustable.
Furthermore, the 24-inch touchscreen provided a fantastic and immersive experience, especially for trainer-led workouts at home. That, along with the iFIT Ultra 1’s soundstage streaming, allowed us to get completely immersed in the workout. Finally, the the independent deck, which is different from the control hub, offers a smooth running experience. What more could we ask for?
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Ultra 1 Reform RX-S
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NordicTrack’s boldest product launch in recent memory, the Ultra 1 Reform RX-S is the world’s first fully connected Pilates reformer — and we think it belongs in this list precisely because Pilates is the workout category most overlooked by home gym builders. Its Smart Spine enclosed spring system eliminates exposed springs for safety, while the patented push-button resistance adjustment removes the awkward manual spring-hooking that makes traditional reformers feel fussy. A 21.5″ HD touchscreen delivers access to more than 75 reformer-specific iFIT programs and 200+ Pilates-inspired sessions from world-class instructors. At USD 10,000, it’s clearly the premium pick in this guide, but for those building a serious home fitness ecosystem, the low-impact, full-body conditioning it delivers is genuinely unmatched.
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Do all of these NordicTrack machines require an iFIT membership to function?
No, every machine on this list works without an iFIT membership in manual mode. We can track our distance, pace, and basic stats without a subscription. That said, iFIT membership (currently USD 40/month for the Pro plan) unlocks SmartAdjust™, ActivePulse™, automatic trainer control, and the full library of 17,000+ workouts. Most machines include a 30-day trial, so we get a meaningful window to decide whether the full experience is worth it before committing.
Which of these six machines is best if we have fewer than 50 square feet of available floor space?
The Commercial S22i Studio Cycle (63″ x 22″) and the RW700 rower are also strong options with small footprints, and the T Series 10 treadmill folds to a fraction of its full footprint when stored. For the absolute minimum floor space needed during active use, the S22i takes the prize.
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