The Complete iFIT Guide for Beginners

Here is our complete iFIT guide for beginners. Whether you are using the iFIT digital app, or a connected Nordictrack or Proform bike, treadmill, rower, or other device, this guide is here to help you get the best start possible.
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0:00 Intro
0:23 iFIT Membership
1:12 Finding the Perfect Program
2:28 Building your own iFIT workout
3:03 iFIT Challenges
3:52 Analyzing Results and Setting Goals
4:28 Scheduling Workouts
4:40 5 Extra iFIT Tips and Tricks
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[@ConnectTheWatts]

This guide will be expanded over time as new updates come in so make sure to subscribe here: kzbin.info/door/XR5UyxWQdZ50pWyNn5FyoQ

[@WolvesandWhatnot]

Is iFit doable for people who can’t run/job due to leg injuries? I have compartment syndrome in both legs, and can’t run. Can I still participate in challenges and events if I have to walk?

[@cesarlopez4772]

I bought a Nordictrack treadmill almost 10 months ago and I love the iFit program ... its great. I do my workouts almost everyday for about 45 minutes. Thanks iFit.

[@maratoner2208]

Thank you so much for the overview and great information. Thank you!

[@martinez8410]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful !

[@asherrhynerson1150]

Wow how do you only have 2k subs. This is an amazing channel. Keep at it and I’m sure you will grow.

[@ConnectTheWatts]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@lowKut]

Great video 👍 I have two iFit equipment and so far love their content. I own mine for less than a year now. Also, I recently heard they will stop sending out their medal.

[@karlahernandez7294]

This is great! 🥳

[@ConnectTheWatts]

thank you Karla, happy you liked it!

[@anndockery4571]

Does the post-workout summary show heart rate metrics from the class?

[@seandre59]

Is it possible to delete a manual workout from the ifit app? I did a manual ride but for some reason I can't delete it. Any ideas

[@stevemccollum2011]

If you have more than one NT equipment do you need a subscription for each machine or do you use one subscription for all of your NT machines?

[@richdiorio3650]

Great video! Can IFit work on my tv?

[@TCAPRecipes]

When ifit works, its the best. If their app wasn't as buggy, they would have no competition. The Couch to 40k series with Yuri are fire.

[@Benjamin-mz1mb]

mine currently isnt mapping the whole entire run ... its like i make a run 4 miles it will only map 2.7 im unsure ??

[@danrodgers8081]

If you won't allow 3rd party software installed on the tablets that we own, then you should allow users to create their own workouts without paying for a subscription. Running complicated workouts (HIIT, fartlek, surges) is DANGEROUS in manual mode and literally requires users to jump off the deck and onto the rails so we can manually change the speed and then jump back on to a running belt. Not having a free custom function is appalling.

[@EzzyDT]

It gets worst. If you purchase a commercial treadmill overseas Ifit is not included. You have to purchase your first year membership.😫😫😫😫

[@clintonmumbower4461]

I can’t find this answer anywhere hopefully someone here can help. How do you properly end a run when running with a trainer on ifit? I was testing it and the incline was stuck at like 4. I started a manual run and it read 0 even though it was still inclined. I ended up having to calibrate the treadmill to reset. Surely this doesn’t happen every time.

[@MarshallVNWN2]

I'm wondering if the pricing in this is stale. I am on the Norditrack site wanting to buy a treadmill and its saying the monthly price is $42 CAD (about $31 USD) per month and I only get 30 days free, not 1 year.

[@gizmodog3055]

i made a track on google maps in ifit, i wont to delete the workout track from my "My List" but do not see anyway of deleting a workout once its been created.

[@delvingarcia8149]

I think iFit is better then peloton

[@TheBull06]

It is.

[@taniavv]

The equipment is better from proform or Nordictrack; the peloton app is better developed then iFIT and offers more options. Btw, my iFIT bike does not show Bluetooth. Anyone knows how to access it. The iFIT support never responds to any questions

[@kheerhee]

I love the iFIT app, I’ve had it for 6 weeks now, but I’m finding with some of the trainers, when they talk through an entire exercise session, it’s quite painful listening to them panting and gasping their words out while trying to be inspiring and motivational 🤭 sometimes I mute the trainer and just listen to the music while I train, without the struggling panting/ gasping narrative.

[@audiotinker]

Can you mute the trainer but still hear the location? I don’t want music and I don’t want to hear a trainer talking, I would just want to hear the location sounds.

[@nexus888]

What if I don't want to pay for IFIT what do I get for free when with my treadmill? Anything?

[@wideturnsonly]

Anyone know how to go through the iFit library? It’s just a collection of random videos, they’re not in order, I’ll put a video and it says something like “this is the 4th video in the series, welcome back” I never know what to do

[@brownclanusa]

How do you set it up though?

[@michaeloconnor2632]

Is there anyway to find friends and start competitions on IFIT?

[@timvitkuske]

So when your machine is connected to iFit... when you're on a trail or using google maps does it mean your screen journey only moves forward based on the effort you're using on your bike or treadmill? Like if I stop pedaling does the video stop like it's real life??

[@KJ99ish]

I just got the rower and downloaded the app. There no beginner info. I had to be on hold for help to even hear bout this video. My app does not look like this video there no browse button to look for workouts like at 2:23. So… where are these features?

[@lisahatfield4945]

?suggestions for making the screen recognize that I am touching it? It's ignoring me at the end of the workout. What should I do? (and yay, I just completed Basics of Cardio Fitness with Knox Robinson. Yahoo!!!)

[@KingdomExplorationLLC]

Is the Active Pulse available for the S15i/S22i Spin Bike?

[@ConnectTheWatts]

No currently it is only on the treadmills.

[@Brocetattoo]

Hi! I just bought the T 8.5 S. My question is, Can you create two profiles with the first annual subscription or you need the family plan? Thanks!

[@ConnectTheWatts]

My understanding is that a family plan allows for 5 profiles and an individual plan only allows for 1

[@danrodgers8081]

$15/user/month for single, $39/family/month for up to 5 profiles. Nothing works in manual mode except start and stop so you gotta pay. Not a good marketing plan.

[@tdavis4268]

Maybe someone asked this before, but do you need iFit equipment or can you still get all of these features and rewards on your own bike, treadmill etc

[@kheerhee]

I use my own non-iFIT bike and set the session up on my iPhone or iPad. You just press the option for “continue without connecting” when it comes time to connect your bike with the app.

[@formusebeltainnanoh8326]

I have treadmill 9000 can i subscript to IFIT out of US Second question, do my treadmill pro form 9000 IFIT read heart rate

[@angelysantana3734]

Can i use machine without membership?

[@supadupahilton6848]

Is there a fix yet to allow screen casting to an external large screen? I know the functionality was there when I shelled out $3k for this machine, but seems that I-fit since crippled it rendering the machine next to useless (sorry, can't handle the LameO 5" screen).

[@RachelPenningtonHull]

You can add the app to your phone, same username and password, and cast it to your tv that way through Roku or whichever you like.

[@demitriusboyd7003]

Does ifit have an abundance of non-equipment based classes/programs? I'm looking into the fusion cst for me, but wife just wants to use bodyweight, free weights, and body movement based cardio.

[@ConnectTheWatts]

I wouldn't say an abundance... but there's a decent amount. If you go to the ifit website, you can set up a free trial to check out the app.

[@danrodgers8081]

@@ConnectTheWatts Be very careful with setting up a "free" trial. It auto-renews without telling you and simply setting up an account activates the "free" trial and auto-renew function. It's also difficult to turn off and took me several tries.

[@raywood1622]

Nothing free on ifit app ?

[@Hsixwheeler]

Hello there. I have a question? I was thinking about getting a Nordic track treadmill with Google maps and I was wondering if I can still use Google maps with an ifit membership? I don't want to sign up for a membership with ifit, I just want to use Google maps. Can I do that?

[@ConnectTheWatts]

I may be wrong, but I am pretty confident you cannot use the google maps feature without an active membership.

[@Hsixwheeler]

@@ConnectTheWatts Thank you for the info. I was afraid that's what you'd have to do to use the Google feature.

[@danrodgers8081]

A BIG NO! iFit isn't compatible with any 3rd party apps and they don't let you install anything on YOUR tablet. You also can't create your own workouts unless you pay for a subscription. Imagine running intervals and trying to hit multiple buttons all while running fast! The machine's manual mode is "start, stop" only and is dangerous to use for anything other than a casual run. That is unless you think jumping onto the rails so you can then change the speed in mid-workout, which is required to customize a fartlek or HIIT workout.

[@kimchee94112]

iFit activation issues. Still on hold over the phone for over 60 minutes, did not accept my 12 months membership that came with my machine. Also iFit agentbot has no clue with activation problems keep getting "Sorry, I don't understand that." I've rephrase the question differently many times. Very frustration since my machine is lockout without activation.

[@jes2074]

How do you get your music to play on the treadmill speakers the 2450 Nordic treadmill

[@jes2074]

Oh from iphone

[@christinecoronado69]

Hi i just purchased a Pro form treadmill but it does not have a touchscreen. I only received a 30 day free membership. How do I get the free 1 year membership?

[@ConnectTheWatts]

hmmm... not sure where you purchased it from, but it looks like all Proform treadmills purchased on their website come with a free 1 year membership. If you ordered it from there, I would try calling and asking about it.

[@lamegame0987]

@@ConnectTheWatts when I look at their site it says you only get a 30 day trial

[@Blueriders13]

My first workout is today. My subscription is paid, app downloaded. My bike doesn’t turn on when I push iFIT button. My blu tooth is on. Is there a battery that needs changing on the bike? Or a phone number, so I can troubleshoot?

[@michaellim7002]

Have you solve this bike issue?

[@blossomedtrees8520]

I have a elliptical machine, if this app is only for treadmills, why does it insist that I subscribe to Ifit?

[@Benjamin-mz1mb]

For whatever reason its not creating the whole map.. I put it all in save but half the run gets cut off? I've tried updating the app everything .. any tip or possibly seen this before?

[@ConnectTheWatts]

sorry I have not seen that before (but I also rarely use that feature)

[@Benjamin-mz1mb]

@@ConnectTheWatts Thanks anyways!

[@sancarloscyclist]

Hi, does IFit have hour long studio cycling classes on demand? Do they have a lot of them? I am used to taking spin classes in the gym which are always an hour long and I would like to mimic that workout as close as possible. Before I subscribe to a service, I want to be sure that these classes are available. Thanks for your help.

[@csheppard6312]

It’s free for 30 days. Great way to see if it fits your needs. If you for looking for choreographed to music biking for an hour. You’re not going to find that. But go check it out! I love iFit!!!

[@NelsonMunoz0714]

Dr. NT here. Excellent video, excellent production. You have my seal of approval. I just subscribed and will make certain to let my viewers know about your channel. Good to see others providing quality content for iFIT users.

[@ConnectTheWatts]

thanks Dr. NT!

[@rockyfan1959]

I just got a 235 bike. I have no clue how to even get started. I am a extreme beginner, old and out of shape. I can't even figure out how to use the dang display. 😒

[@karlenegrabner2918]

Weird questions but we can't figure out how to fast forward or rewind a workout? So we are doing a workout in the library but need to grab something it seems to not let us pause, fast forward or rewind. We have to be missing something. Thanks for your time. Karlene

[@ConnectTheWatts]

to pause you should be able to do that by tapping the screen and there should be a big pause button in the center. Unfortunately, as with most connected fitness programs, there is no way to rewind or fast forward.

[@KJ99ish]

Yeah this video seems only to show the higher priced full display options. I bought a rower with the app and none of this video applies. Where the video for the app?

[@bostonlincolnshire8745]

I like your tattoo!

[@flusteraded]

I don’t understand how to access leader board

[@ConnectTheWatts]

I believe they took it down temporarily while they are making changes to a better one

[@CR-bx6ux]

My Leaderboard still cannot be accessed.

[@MarkDiSciullo]

This lady is over doing it a bit with the intensity level. 😂

[@REAR_rockets]

So I paid $4000 for a treadmill, and they want a subscription on top of that? Choose a different company, people!

[@kevenblaq]

Why can't I i7st run manually l

[@machinemademe]

There is no "other company." Sure you can get a cheap non integrated equipment, but you get cheap equipment. Every... I mean EVERY good piece of equipment from atom, pro-form, Bowflex, etc uses this same subscription system. There is another option: most of the exercise equipment that is connected with iFit offer FREE equipment. You agree to pay for an iFit family plan for 3 or 4 years, and they throw in the equipment for free. That's the only way I can think of "winning" in this scenario. I'm not happy with it either, but there's really no way around this that I can see, unless you get the no-name brands for like $300 which may or may not fall apart while using it haha.

[@jamescarnahan507]

I bought a 60,000 car and they want me to put gas in it😢

[@tristanhowden7269]

They all require a subscription after purchase. They have to pay the instructors, camera crew, engineers, IT staff ect ect. Name one out there that gives classes for free just because you bought a product. It’s like saying…. Hey I bought your water bottle, but now I have to keep filling it myself lol

[@Nrsesand1]

I’m pretty bummed there are no more live classes.they are all prerecorded

[@frankinher7467]

lacking so much how to i delete schedule nothing here about that

[@OnceSavedJesus]

I wish they still gave the magnets. :(

[@audiotinker]

Can you just go to different trails without an instructor or someone talking?

[@bernicerogersbooker6333]

That sounds complicated

[@garry12777]

No volume on video

[@EverLearner4]

I’d rather track my progress using paper and pencil

[@enknot]

Naw'm good brah.

[@DataFirstly]

I’m terrible repented of wasting so much money on their bike a That I’ll never do again. They want you to buy the Ifit regardless or else

[@edcausey1762]

Your customer service is terrible. Trying to talk to live service but to no avail. Days has past. Will continue tomorrow

[@allsandiego1294]

She talks toooo fast

[@LattyMiss]

Y’all to much

[@scottcov56]

For an into, you talk way to fast. Appreciate the effort though.