NordicTrack
NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer
$1999
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NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer vs MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer is cheaper at $1999. Every spec and price links to its source.
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MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands
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Which is better: the NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer or MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands?
The MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer | MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1999 | — |
| Brand | NordicTrack | MaxKare |
| Released | — | — |
| Step height range (cm) | — | — |
| Resistance levels | 24 | — |
| Max user weight (kg) | 170 | 100 |
| Drive type | Silent magnetic resistance | Hydraulic cylinder with adjustable, motor-assisted resistance, plus removable resistance training bands |
| Step rate spm | — | — |
| Console programs | 10in HD touchscreen; 35 built-in workout programs plus iFit (16,000+ on-demand/live classes, 30-day free trial); adaptive FreeStride pedals switch between stepper, elliptical, and treadmill-like motion | LCD display (steps, time, calories) |
| Flywheel weight (kg) | 9 | — |
| Dimensions (cm) | 149 x 75 x 188 | — |
Sources — NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer: nordictrack.com (verified 2026-08-01). MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands: maxkare.net (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer and MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max user weight (kg): NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer 170 vs MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands 100
- Drive type: NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer Silent magnetic resistance vs MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands Hydraulic cylinder with adjustable, motor-assisted resistance, plus removable resistance training bands
- Console programs: NordicTrack FS10i FreeStride Trainer 10in HD touchscreen; 35 built-in workout programs plus iFit (16,000+ on-demand/live classes, 30-day free trial); adaptive FreeStride pedals switch between stepper, elliptical, and treadmill-like motion vs MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands LCD display (steps, time, calories)