Can you answer BRB1981’s question about Treadmill?:

My running board on my Sole treadmill (board between the belt) cracked vertically. Anyone know how to order a replacement? If I can only do it through the manufacturer, does anyone know how much this is? This is my first treadmill….I’ve had it for about a year and a half.

Nordic Track C2270 Treadmill

Can you answer juan ml batista’s question about Treadmill?:

hi folks!
i’ve been at the gym for 5 months now, i have been noticing that in the Treadmill (zero impact running machine) i can burn up to 500 calories in 30 minutes (with a high level of resistence) with no struggle at all, its very easy, very confotable and no impact at all!……..
but, jumping rope gives me a hard time!! i started doing just 30 seconds straight~!!! stoping and 30 seconds more,, now a day i do 10 minutes straight thanks God! but my question is….

why jumping rope being the hardest cardio routine i’ve ever done in my life, burns less calories than the treadmill in which one i can run over it for hours without even feeling tired.
(on a website i found they say you can burn up to 400 calories in 30 minutes if you go really fast! and if you NEVER STOP! LOL http://www.self.com/fitness/activity/calculators/jumping_rope )

i weight 175 pounds and hight 6′1”, i jump 120 times per minute…

please a good answer needed!

JUAN

Treadmill Tips

ill maintenance is important and helps users to maintain their treadmill in proper condition. A quality treadmill should not require frequent treadmill maintenance. Treadmill maintenance includes periodic dusting and infrequent belt lubrication. To keep the treadmill running smoothly and efficiently, treadmill maintenance schedule should be followed frequently.

Treadmill maintenance includes detailed instruction provided by treadmill manufacturers on how to take care of and maintain treadmill. Treadmill maintenance helps users to keep the treadmill free from dust and dirt accumulation. Regular treadmill maintenance and good selection of treadmill parts help to extend the life of treadmill machine.
Treadmill maintenance can be performed with kits designed to improve the overall performance of the treadmill unit. The treadmill maintenance kit will prevent the excessive repair bills and are recommended for lubricating treadmill motors, parts, belt adjustments and minor repairs. Treadmill maintenance kits are designed for treadmills that require cleaning before lubrication and are recommended by leading treadmill manufacturers.
Treadmill maintenance includes numerous points that users should follow periodically in order to keep their treadmills in good working conditions and extend the life of their treadmills.

Treadmill maintenance keeps treadmill clean and dust free. Treadmill maintenance includes weekly dusting between the belt and deck which ensure long life of the treadmill machine. Treadmill maintenance keeps the deck dry and free of debris. The area where the treadmill is placed is kept dust free during the treadmill maintenance schedule.

Treadmill maintenance includes the process of tightening treadmill belts. Treadmill belts slip or stretch slightly since most treadmills provide the user with easy access to belt tracking and hence adjustments to the belts are required. Treadmill maintenance includes adjusting belt tracking as per the user guide of the treadmill.

Adjusting belt alignment is another point which is performed during treadmill maintenance. Treadmill maintenance ensures that proper belt tracking reduces the load on belt guides and ensures that the front and rear rollers are parallel. Treadmill maintenance process must follow the manufacturers directions on belt tracking to keep from misaligning or over stretching the belt.

Treadmill maintenance involves level adjustments to avoid squeaking sounds and belt mistracking of a non-level floor. Treadmill maintenance checks if the treadmill is leveled with the floor.

During treadmill maintenance care is taken to ensure that the power cord is free from the incline mechanism. Treadmill maintenance ensures that the belt and deck are kept clean, dry and dust free to ensure long lasting life of the treadmill. Do not wax a deck until it is recommended by the manufacturers.

Treadmill maintenance ensures low friction between deck and belt. A high friction between deck and belt will result in damage to the motor electronics. Treadmill maintenance process should follow the treadmills manufacturers guidelines fro proper deck and belt maintenance.

Treadmill maintenance also involves replacing circuit breaker fuses with the correct fuse. It is generally not recommended for users to replace blown fuses in the motor or motor controller. If blown fuse is discovered users should contact the treadmill dealer for proper replacement.

Treadmill maintenance checks that the treadmill consoles are grounded to an AC wall outlet to avoid console crashes. Computer defects will result in loss of control to incline and speed, and the treadmill may not even start at all. To help ensure against crashes, plug treadmill into a grounded AC outlet. If user treadmill computer console experiences repeated or frequent crashes, then it may need to be replaced.

Treadmill owner’s manual provides detailed instructions on treadmill maintenance. Treadmill maintenance includes procedures along with troubleshooting guidelines and instructions on repairs. Treadmill maintenance helps to keep the treadmill in good working condition and ensure long life of the treadmill.

Thanks to Saurya Ghosal for contributing this article to our Treadmill blog:

Sole F83 Fitness Treadmill

Can you answer aquarias’s question about Treadmill?:

Everytime, I start running on the treadmill after not running for awhile, I get this horrible stinging in my legs that itches and burns. Today, I actually had to get off the treadmill. I am assuming it is a circulation issue. Does anyone ever experience this? I asked my doc about it and he said not to worry.

Manual Folding Treadmill