iFit App Equipment Guide: Must-Have Gear for Success

This interactive fitness training platform offers thousands of on-demand running, cycling, rowing, strength, flexibility, and other cross-training workouts led by expert trainers and world-class instructors.

Plus, the iFIT app (free 30-day trial here) allows you to exercise at home, at the gym, or on the go. Here, we go over the various ways you can use the iFIT app.

What Equipment is Best for iFIT?

With iFIT, you can access a comprehensive connected fitness system on iFIT-enabled equipment, Bluetooth-connected machines, or a compatible mobile device or TV.

One reason we really like iFIT is the ability to use the app with various equipment, including iFIT-connected equipment, gym machines, or home cardio equipment. You can also use the app for off-machine workouts.

That said, the easiest way to maximize the app's features is with iFIT-connected exercise equipment from NordicTrack, ProForm, Freemotion, Weider, and Matrix.

That’s because these companies offer treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, rowers, fitness mirrors, and strength systems that allow you to stream workouts directly to the cardio or strength machine’s HD-connected screen.

Treadmills

iFIT offers a wide range of treadmill studio workouts and classes designed to simulate outdoor running experiences, such as hill climbs, interval training, and scenic runs.

You can access running and walking workouts on an iFIT-enabled machine with a connected screen or by streaming the app on a compatible device. iFIT-enabled treadmills with connected screens include:

• NordicTrack: Commercial Series, Incline Trainer Series, and EXP Series
• ProForm: Pro Series, Carbon Series, and City Series
• FreeMotion: Reflex Series
• Matrix: TF30 and TF50

Bikes

iFIT offers a wide range of studio cycling workouts and outdoor climbs. You can access cycling workouts on an iFIT-enabled machine with a connected screen or by streaming the app on a compatible device. iFIT-enabled bikes with connected screens include:

• NordicTrack: Commercial Studio Series, Recumbent Series, and Upright Series
• ProForm: Studio Series and C Series
• FreeMotion: CoachBike, u22.9 Upright Bike, r22.9 Recumbent Bike,
• Matrix: Recumbent Series, Upright Series, and ICR50

Ellipticals

If you prefer a low-impact workout, iFIT offers elliptical workouts designed to challenge your cardiovascular system while toning lower body muscles.

You can access elliptical workouts on an iFIT-enabled machine with a connected screen or by streaming the app on a compatible device. iFIT-enabled ellipticals with connected screens include:

• NordicTrack: Freestride Trainer Series and Front Drive Series
• ProForm: HIIT Trainer Series and Carbon E10
• FreeMotion: e22.9
• Matrix: E30 and E50

Rowers

Rowing machines allow you to train multiple muscle groups while boosting cardio endurance. You can access rowing workouts on an iFIT-enabled machine with a connected screen or by streaming the app on a compatible device. iFIT-enabled rowers with connected screens include:

• NordicTrack: RW Series
• ProForm: Pro R10

Strength

iFIT also offers workouts that focus on strength training. You can use your own equipment or purchase iFIT-compatible equipment. iFit-compatible strength training equipment includes:

• NordicTrack: Fusion CST and Vault
• ProForm: Fitness Mirror Vue and Vue 180

NordicTrack

Best for iFIT connected workouts

NordicTrack is known for its connected Nordic ski machines, low-impact exercisers, ellipticals, and incline trainers. NordicTrack is owned and managed by iFIT Health & Fitness Inc.

• Broad Selection of Equipment to suit preferences

• App-enabled equipment for access to classes

• Over 40 years in the fitness industry

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Beyond the iFIT-enabled strength equipment, the app is also great for off-machine workouts like yoga and strength sessions using resistance equipment such as exercise bands, dumbbells, and kettlebells.

Once connected via iFit equipment or through a supported device (iOS and Android-compatible mobile devices, Roku devices, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Android TV), you’ll have access to an extensive library of workouts that can be tailored to your fitness level, goals, and preferences with workouts including cardio, strength training, yoga, and more.

While not an exhaustive list, some of the workouts you can perform with an iFIT subscription include:

• Treadmill, cycling, elliptical, and rowing workouts
• Strength training workouts focusing on different muscle groups
• Pilates and yoga workouts
• HIIT workouts
• Bootcamp-style workouts that combine strength training and cardio
• Outdoor workouts that take you on scenic routes around the world, with trainers guiding you through the workout and providing motivational cues
• Mindfulness and meditation workouts

*Remember, if your equipment is not iFit-enabled, you can connect it to an iFit-compatible device such as a tablet, smartphone, or smart TV.