When you have spent a small fortune to purchase exactly the
right treadmill for you, it is perfectly natural to want to take
good care of it. Fortunately, newer pieces of exercise equipment
such as the treadmill exercise equipment don’t require a lot of
maintenance because they are now designed that way. Even better,
you won’t need to spend more than a few minutes a month on the
maintenance of your equipment to keep it looking brand new.

Maintenance Tip #1: Wipe Off Perspiration

At the end of each workout, you should wipe any sweat off the
treadmill using a dry towel. Because of its corrosive
properties, sweat can damage over time the belt on your
treadmill exercise equipment. In addition, sweat can make the
belt slick and, consequently, unsafe for anyone planning to
exercise on it after you.

Maintenance Tip #2: Remove Dust

As you might suspect, dirt and dust can create two problems:
they can inhibit the movement of the belt and they can interfere
with your electronic board. Consequently, it is highly
recommended to dust your treadmill exercise equipment at least
once a week. The best tools for this task would be a clean dry
cloth to remove dust from the belt and the area under the belt,
and a moist cloth on the electronic board. Make be sure the
cloth is only moist, and not dripping wet. Another thing to
remember is to never use furniture products or polish like
Endust on your treadmill exercise equipment.

Finally, every couple of months, it would be a really good idea
to remove the hood of the machine to wipe away any dirt or dust
that has accumulated inside.

Maintenance Tip #3: Check the Belt

You should check the belt on your treadmill to make sure it
still fits snugly ant that it is aligned approximately once a
month. After the first few uses, the belts on some of the new
machines especially tend to loosen. Usually, you will find the
screws to tighten the belt at the back of the machine. However,
be very careful not to tighten too much. It may only take a
quarter turn. If the belt is askew, simply giving it a gentle
tug will get it back into alignment. Always remember to seek
advice from the manufacturer or the fitness store where you
bought your treadmill exercise equipment if you have trouble
realigning or tightening the belt.

Since most new treadmills do not require belt lubrication, you
should only lubricate your belt if and only if the manufacturer
of your treadmill specifically recommends it. If that’s your
case, your manufacturer probably sells lubrication kits
accompanied with instructions and all the equipment you will
need to accomplish that task quickly.

Here are two good reasons to take care of your treadmill: 1) it
is not at all time consuming and 2) giving proper care to your
equipment will extend its life in the long run. The best course
of action is to contact the manufacturer of your treadmill
exercise equipment to obtain additional information if you are
not certain about the specific care that is recommended for your
treadmill.

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