Trust Nordic Track to always come up with the most innovative treadmills in the market. The NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill is a mid-range model with a quality you'll be proud of and high-tech features that would turn workouts into pleasurable experiences.

There are a lot of useful features in the NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill and it is recommended for people who do light to moderate running or jogging. Most of its features come standard with Nordic Track units while the others are welcome bonuses.

First, let's take a look at the unit itself. Many users have griped about how difficult it is to assemble, but once you get through this hurdle, you'll be able to enjoy your NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill any time of day, any day of the week. It has a 325-pound maximum weight limit and is thus safe for moderately heavy use.

The NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill gives you a lifetime warranty on the motor and the frame, which should say a lot about the manufacturer's reputation. The DurX motor is touted to be "commercial grade" and has the capacity for self-cooling, making it one of the most quiet treadmills in the market.

Its 20 x 60" belt is wide enough for average-sized people and the unit itself is sturdy when set on hard surfaces. It's roomy enough for long and natural strides and is perfect for brisk walking and light jogging.

The frame is just the tip of the iceberg, however. Let's take a look at some of the NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill's amazing features: With its iFit technology, you'll get 8 classic routines plus another 8 weight loss workouts to make your sessions challenging.

A fitness journal that comes with the NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill is nothing less than ingenious. It lets you monitor any progress you've made so you won't ever have to exercise again without a goal in mind. Apart from giving you real-time reports, it can also generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports whenever you need them.

If you need to be accompanied by music while exercising, you'll benefit from the universal iPod dock that enables you to plug in your iPod and play your selections through the built-in speakers.

It also has a feature where you can compare your performance with a virtual opponent. If this isn't enough to get you motivated, you can play with the iTouch incline and speed buttons to vary the intensity of your workout. The NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill has a capacity for incline ranges of 0-12%, providing you with lots of room for challenges.

In addition, the Club-Design Cardio Grip monitors your heart rate and gives you a reading anytime you need it. This will ensure that you'll always stay within your target heart rate range.

And because it's from Nordic Track, it also has the DuraSoft adjustable cushioning that this company is known for. You'll never worry about extreme injuries to your knees, ankles, and hips because you literally have control over the amount of impact your joints will be subjected to during a workout. With a price tag of about $1000, the NordicTrack C2500 Treadmill is a good buy for people who do moderate workouts regularly.