Treadmill Name:	NordicTrack Apex 8500
	Editor’s Note:	Unless you need the extra room, save some money and get the 6500.

	MSRP:	$1,999
	Walking Area	9
	Power:	9
	Cushioning:	9
	Reliability:	7
	Noise Level:	7
	Quality:	7
	Value	7
	Warranty:	4
	Overall Rating:	7.30

		Review Comments:	Some love it and others find the reflex deck too bouncy.

7" Flat Screen TV with Multi-Colored Displays
Now you can watch TV and keep track of your workout, with this vivid, 7-inch television with multi-colored, on-screen display (OSD). While the TV is on, you can choose to view your multi-colored workout displays or to turn them off. When the TV is not on, the screen will display all of your workout information, plus a multi-color intensity profile, that displays the intensity of your workout.

iFIT® Workout Card Technology
Lose weight, feel great and improve performance with iFIT® workout card technology! Each card is designed by a certified personal trainer and plugs directly into the treadmill's console, automatically adjusting your speed and incline, for an amazing, result-specific workout. The voice of the personal trainer talks to you through the speakers, guiding you through your workout.

Intermix Acoustics™ Sound System
Discover the ultimate listening experience with Intermix Acoustics™. Integrated into the treadmill's console, this premium sound system combines high-end speaker and subwoofer components to give you the best in crystal-clear sound quality.

Interplay™ Music Port
Designed to hold most electronic music players, the Interplay™ music port makes it easy for you to plug in your MP3 player and listen to your music while you workout. The port is also equipped with a shelf that is great for securing most devices.

0-12 MPH 1-Touch™ Speed
Instead of tediously scrolling through options, 1-Touch™ speed allows you to instantly change the speed of the treadmill between 0 and 12 MPH with the single touch of a button.

0-12% 1-Touch™ Incline
The best and most convenient incline adjustment, the patent pending 1-Touch™ incline allows you to change the incline with the single touch of a button instead of tediously scrolling through options as you would with traditional incline controls.

22 Built-In Workouts
Fourteen personal trainer workouts automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill, each focusing on an aerobic, weight-loss or performance goal. Four heart rate workouts help you stay in your target heart rate zone by increasing or lowering the speed when you need to raise or lower your heart rate. Four learn workouts give you the ability to create and customize a workout and then save it for future use.

Training Zone Indicator
Focus directly on your personal fitness goals by staying in the right training zone: warm up/cool down, aerobic, endurance training or performance training.

Odometer with MyMiles™
Just like the odometer in your car, MyMiles™ with profile memory allows you to reset, track and store up to two individual user profiles at a time, while a separate odometer constantly keeps tracks of your current workout.

Carb Counter™
Counting carbs? Our Carb Counter™ accurately counts the grams of carbs you burn on an easy-to-read display.

AutoBreeze Quiet™ Workout Fan
Quieter than ever, this workout fan offers four fan settings to choose from-low, medium, high or AutoBreeze™, which automatically changes the airflow to match the speed at which you are running.

SpaceSaver® Design
NordicTrack treadmills offer a fold-away feature known as SpaceSaver® design. Your treadmill is stored by easily raising the spring-loaded deck and locking it into place, this saves room space when your treadmill is not in use. Small wheels are built-in to the base to allow wheeling into a closet or storage area as well.

Precision Rollers
Better than the standard roller, these precision-machined rollers reduce noise and help the treadmill operate smoothly and quietly.

ClearView™ Backlit Display
Perfectly clear and easy to read, the ClearView™ display has an extra-wide viewing angle, so no matter how tall or short you are, you can always keep track of your workout progress. This display also allows you to track your speed, distance, pace, time, pulse, carbs burned and calories burned, and includes a 7 x 30 workout matrix.

The Apex 8500 Treadmill by NordicTrack adds an impact resistant workout with iFIT technology to help anyone attain their personal fitness goals quickly and effectively. This treadmill has a Training Zone Indicator, Odometer with MyMiles and a CarbCounter to allow the user to track specific areas of interest. The AutoBreeze Fan will automatically change the air speed when the workout intensity rises, or there are 3 comfort levels that the user can adjust. The Apex 8500 also includes the state of the art iFit workout card technology that will literally talk you through your workouts with a trained and certified personal trainer. The Apex 8500 offer 22 built-in workouts, 4 of which you can create and customize and then save for future use. Easy 1 touch incline and speed control allow for effortless operation.

If the 22 Built-in programs are not enough entertainment for you, the Apex 8500 also features a 7 inch flat screen TV with multicolored display, an MP3 Player dock and Integrated Acoustic Sound System that will allow for crystal clear Sound quality.

The Apex 8500 also allows for easy storage with the SpaceSaver Design that allows for easy out of sight storage, and the Precision machined rollers allow for smooth and quiet operation. The Lifetime Warranty will allow you to replace the motor at no additional charge, and the 1 year parts and in home labor coverage will cover any issues you may have with the Apex 8500.

Strengths:

This treadmill is well equipped for anyone that enjoys a ton of workout options, and the TV is perfect for someone that is in need of that option for whatever room they are placing the treadmill.
Very Strong motor for and huge weight capacity.
Some users say this is the best treadmill ever due to the Reflex deck and the joint cushioning feature.

Weaknesses:

Many runners were not impressed with the Reflex deck and said that is was much to bouncy. The Movement of the deck was a concern, and some felt this may increase injury. This is defiantly a treadmill that you would want to test in a showroom due to the varied opinions.