X22i Incline Treadmill Review 2024

Get the Power of the Incline

The NordicTrack Commercial X22i Incline Treadmill is an impressive calorie-burning machine and one of NordicTrack’s best treadmill designs. Whether your fitness goals are to lose weight or dramatically increase your stamina, endurance, and overall fitness, the X22i offers awesome interactive fitness experiences for runners, hikers and walkers. With its wide 22-inch full HD touchscreen, you can access a huge range well designed trainer-led destination iFirt Pro classes, specifically designed for the Commercial X22i and the larger-touchscreen version, the Commercial X32i treadmill.

These treadmills have an incredible running deck elevation range from negative -6° to simulate downhill grades to a +40° incline for intense, challenging workouts that can burn up to five times the calories in the same amount of time without excessive joint stress and strain. Just walking on the running deck every day at varying degrees of incline has been proven to be so much more effective, burning significantly more calories and accelerating weight loss over a shorter period.

The Nordictrack X22i delivers a solid workout as you run, walk or hike at an incline while building strength, endurance, and stamina. The heavy-duty 4.0 CHP self-cooling motor is durable and will easily handle multiple users running up to a top speed of 12 mph for more intense training.

Read our Article comparing the Commercial X22i Treadmill with the NordicTrack X32i and contrasting the differences between these two terrific commercial incline treadmills.

X22i Treadmill Updates:

NordicTrack released a number of Commercial X22i enhancements and updates to the latest version of this best-selling incline treadmill generation currently being shipped.

The Full HD touchscreen has been upgraded with improved graphics and a more powerful processor which means it is faster and more responsive.

• WiFi connectivity is quicker and more reliable with dual band support.

• Improved 5.0 Bluetooth connectivity for headphones and heart rate devices to iFIT with simple pairing.

• iFIT instructors' Live-Control for the incline, decline, and speed is improved.

• The incline / decline motor is also much, much, much quieter, and accurate.

Enhancement detail summary:

- Faster processor with 2X more Ram improves graphics.
- Faster and improved Wi-Fi - supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connectivity.
- Improved incline and decline are much quieter and accurate
- Bluetooth 5.0 Headphone & Heart rate Connectivity.
- Improved Android 9 OS. More stable foundation, better functionality for iFIT.

iFIT PRO

iFIT enabled, the X22i incline treadmill transforms into your personalized fitness coach with an inspiring, new workout series regularly delivered and displayed on its wide crisp HD touchscreen. These sessions provide an immersive and engaging, 1-ON-1 interactive training experience. Take breathtaking trainer-led destination workouts across the globe or alternatively draw your own Google Maps™ route allowing you to visualize the street view as you run, jog, walk or hike. The Commercial X22i syncs to your route’s terrain DYNAMICALLY changing speed based upon trainer-cues or inclining and declining to further enhance your workout session. You can make your own adjustments manually anytime if you prefer, then jump back into AutoAdjust . Check out the short video below.

Watch iFIT and the X22i Treadmill in action

iFIT Workouts • 22” Full HD touchscreen • 40° Incline Training

A Real Calorie Burner. You can add strength-building by walking or running at an incline. The Commercial X22i incline treadmill running deck has up to a 40° elevation that will challenge even the best of mountain goats and will help you burn more calories.

The more you elevate the running deck, the more the session is focused on building strength, not just a cardio workout, although, with many iFIT workout sessions, they both seem to go hand in hand. Wait until you climb the Swiss Alps with John Peel, your quads will burn, and your heart will be pumping. A negative -6° downward decline also strengthens muscles and joints not used when running or walking on flat or incline slopes. — View the X22i video clip illustrating this below.

With iFIT Pro integration you never have to touch your machine's controls. Your trainer with AutoAjust Live Trainer Control can change incline, Decline, or speed in Realtime to match your personalized workout or studio class bringing the benefits and motivation of a personal coach to you at home.  Workouts are specifically designed for the Commercial X22i treadmill. Feedback we have been got by X22i and the X32i treadmill owners has been overwhelmingly positive. The HD touchscreen display is super crisp and responsive with a smooth display action and surprisingly quick. This makes selecting classes or making other adjustments easy.

This exercise machine is a beast, very well-built but with WhisperQuiet™ noise reduction on the running deck. We were pleased to see with that the latest round of enhancements, it is now a lot quieter when in use compared to the earlier model versions prior to 2022.

WHAT TO KNOW

■ You can target a specific heart rate zone using a Bluetooth wireless chest or forearm strap.

■ We recommend ordering the two speed-weight adjustable dumbbells that can be easily switched from 2.5 lbs. to 12.5 lbs. Some of X22i iFIT classes incorporate dumbbell workouts into your running routine, both on and off the treadmill.  iFIT studio classes also have a number of dedicated sessions for just using the weights and for cross-fit training.

■ The deck is 22″ x 60″ extra wide for a spacious feel.  The 60” length accommodates short to long strides. Plus, there is Reflex™ cushioning on the deck to provide extra comfort your knees, hips, and back.

■ The X22i comes with a 4.0 CHP Motor. It will easily handle intense daily workouts for multiple people using this machine.  Designed to run longer and stronger, the 4.0 CHP Commercial Pro Motor is self-cooling and was designed with reduced vibration.

■ Top speed is 12 mph, and the machine is rated safe for user weights up to 400 pounds.

■ The X22i goes from a negative -6% decline all the way up to a 40% incline. The decline feature lets you better simulate both up and down hills while you work ─ this elevation decline helps you target additional muscles in your lower body. 

■Quick speed or incline changes are made easy with one touch buttons set on the side of the console or you can use the touchscreen. We recommend using AutoAjust to and your iFIT trainer make all the changes as you work out.

■ The iFIT app provides access to over 18,000 cross-fit workouts to pick from ─ you won't get bored.

■ Selection is easy using the X22i touch screen or alternatively stream to your smart phone or tablet, even apple TV.

■ Two fans are integrated into the console to keep you cooler. These fans can adjust their output according to your workout intensity or you can manually adjust fan speed to suit.

■ We found this machine very solid, well-built and quieter than many treadmills half its size. 

■ The Commercial X22i has a 10-year warranty on the frame, 2 years on the motor, deck, parts & electronics, and 1 year labor.

■ Footprint: 70.2" L x 39.6" W x 71.6" H

GOOD TO KNOW

You get personal interactive training with iFIT. Easily make speed and incline changes with a touch of a button. Additionally with Live events, and on-demand classes trainers can dynamically adjust the treadmill’s inclines and declines or speed to match the class or terrain you are running, walking or hiking through.

The X22i provides Bluetooth® connectivity for wireless headphones, speakers, pulse monitoring. Use a Bluetooth® forearm or chest strap for monitoring vitals.

iFIT Cost

It's important to note that the cost of an iFIT Pro membership subscription is separate from the price of your exercise equipment. You have the option to sign up for the membership during your purchase or use this link to pay the annual membership fee of $396, which again equates to approximately $33 per month or nearly just $1 per day.

iFIT adds a whole new dimension to your fitness program. Read our iFIT Pro Review here and why you need it.

In-home Assembly

We recommend you purchase in-home assembly for $249-$299. This is handled by professional installers and includes delivery in the room of choice, assembly of the machine, and making sure the machine is 100% functional.  If you want to assemble this treadmill yourself, (estimated time 60 minutes once unpacked) The monitor maybe a little heavy for you to hold in place while you secure it, so you will want to have a friend on standby to assist.
Threshold Shipping, that is to your front door is $199.

• The X22i takes you through fast, high-powered cardio workouts while adding 40 to -6 degrees of incline / decline building strength at the same time. You burn up to 5 times the calories with incline training. Better results in less time.

• A wide 22" FULL HD display for X22i specific classes led by elite iFIT trainers as well as tons of cross-fit workouts to select from with your iFIT subscription at home.

• This treadmill is well built and incorporates noise reduction for the deck. Useful if you work out early or late at night.

• The Auto-breeze fans will adjust based on workout intensity. User feedback surprised us as to how popular keeping cool is. Another nice option extra.

WHO SHOULD BUY THE COMMERCIAL X22i

• People looking for low-impact intense workouts

• Those who want to work out on their own schedule but want some professional guidance, coaching, motivation and variation to their workouts.

• Individuals who want to lose weight / Get fit and build stamina

• People who want to add cross-fit training into their running routine

Commercial X22i PRICE OPTIONS

The price of the Commercial X22i is competitively priced offering features usually found in higher end and commercial grade exercise equipment.

Commercial X22i Treadmill $3,499

iFIT annual membership fee of $396, which again equates to approximately $33 per month or nearly just $1 per day.

Shipping $199 to Threshold (sometime free - please check)

Room delivery and Assembly $249 to $299

Extended warranty plans available in the Cart

SO IN THE END ── Final thoughts

The Commercial X22i treadmill combines strength building with the adjustable weights (optional) and the 40° incline or -6° decline to simulate walking downhill ─ Awesome for a treadmill enabling you to work your glutes and hamstrings.

To Support your wellness goals, for fitness or weight loss, you cannot go wrong with the Commercial X22i treadmill — just looking at it makes you want to work out.

Besides cool looking, this generation of treadmills provides access to exciting interactive destination treks and studio classes from home specifically design for these incline treadmills — you actually feel like you are running, hiking or walking the trail — And you will burn many more calories running, walking or hiking on an incline than doing so on flat / level surfaces — even if it’s just for a little while at first. It the integration of iFIT with this treadmill that take it to another level over other brands.

Get started with IFIT personal interactive training, familiarize yourself with the trainers and select your favorite workout sessions.

Our Take. The X22i gets the results, adding a lot of value and benefits to make it a highly recommended treadmill buy.  The savings on time, gym membership and classes alone can make it worthwhile. If you are committed to achieving your fitness and health goals this definitely is an exercise machine to seriously consider.

Nordictrack Commercial X22i