Count on Nordic Track to make a standout even better. This year, they have come up with the NordicTrack C2155 Treadmill, an upgrade of the C2255 model. This year's release has features you never thought were possible, and the manufacturer has certainly come a long way from the skiers they introduced roughly 2 decades ago.

The iFit Workout Card Technology of the new NordicTrack C2155 Treadmill adds to the already built-in 15 trainer programs, giving you practically an unlimited number of routines to make every session a challenge. You can have so many program combinations that there's one to fit every person with a different fitness goal.

And because the NordicTrack C2155 Treadmillis designed to provide you with not just a hearty cardio but a weight loss workout and a muscle toning program as well, the manufacturer is proud to claim that in only 8 weeks, the NordicTrack C2155 Treadmill can bring you nearer to your fitness goals than other treadmills in the market today. For one, 15 preset programs are standard.

Second, it still has the iFit Workout Card Technology that earlier models have been famous for. The programs on the card actually control the duration, speed, and incline of your workout. It uses plug-and-play technology, so all you'll have to do is choose the nature of the routine that you need - wellness, weight loss, performance, or body shaping.

So why do they say that with the NordicTrack C2155 Treadmill, you'll feel like you have your own personal trainer nearby? That's because each iFit card workout features an audio of the trainer, encouraging and motivating you as you go through the routine. How's that for a personalized touch?

You can also enjoy your favorite tunes if you don't need a trainer egging you on. It has an iPod port which is also compatible with some MP3 players, so you can plug that and listen to your own music through the built-in speakers.

Like most other Nordic Track products, the NordicTrack C2155 Treadmill has the Durasoft III%u2122 Adjustable Cushioning feature, enabling you to adjust the machine's absorption level in order to reduce injurious impact on your joints. Compared to running outdoors, the impact is 33% less, improving on the C2255's 28%.

It comes with a lifetime motor warranty and is marketed as having a commercial-grade motor. However, walking might be the only exercise you'll feel safe doing on it, as the 2.0 HP motor would be inadequate to support more rigorous workouts.

Tall people and those whose weights are over 200 lbs. may also find the NordicTrack C2155 Treadmill wanting because the belt doesn't seem to be long enough to offer a natural stride and has a tendency to slip.

Its SRP is set at $1,200, but Nordic Track offers seasonal discounts, bringing the price down to a reasonable $779. You just have to be vigilant and always on the lookout for great deals on the Web. At a slashed price, it's priced right for avid walkers and those who want a safe exercise session.