How to Bring an Old Treadmill Back to Life

!±8± How to Bring an Old Treadmill Back to Life

There are plenty of people in the world who started off with the best of intentions for their exercise routine. They bought all kinds of equipment, including an exercise bike and a treadmill, maybe some weights and a medicine ball and set it all up in the garage or basement.

The intent was to use all of this equipment every day and get into great shape. Sadly, for most people, this dream faded quickly as life got too busy, and they forgot about their exercise equipment. This may have happened to you. The good news is, you can easily bring an old treadmill back to life and re-commit to creating the healthy new you that you wanted in the first place.

The first thing you need to do is to clear away anything surrounding the treadmill. If you have any other exercise equipment, move it to the side and cover it up. You want to make the treadmill the focus of the room, and the first thing you see when you enter it. That way, when you go into the treadmill room, you'll know it's for exercising and nothing else. You'll have more of a sense of purpose about it that way. Next, clean up the treadmill so you don't feel like you're picking up dirt and grime by standing on it. It's likely become dusty over the years, and may even have some cobwebs. Clean it so that it shines. Then test it. Does it still work properly? If not, see if it's still under warranty and get it fixed. Even if the warranty has expired, you can still take it to a repair person and have a part replaced for far less than it would cost to buy a whole new treadmill. Finally, make the treadmill room comfortable to use. Add a ceiling fan, a nearby tray to hold water bottles, a rack for placing a book to read, and hang a television from the ceiling. You'll want entertainment and sustenance while you workout so you don't get bored.

Then, decide on a regular schedule of using the machine. People tend to work out more regularly when they have a schedule. You can do half an hour all at once, or break it up into 3 - ten minute increments throughout the day.

Now you're all set to begin an exercise regimen that will keep you fit and healthy for years to come, and that' the whole purpose of having a treadmill, after all.

If after pulling out your old treadmill, you may decide that a new one might just be what you need. There are many new treadmill brands and models which may have the right features to keep you motivated. That's when you put your old treadmill up for sale and put that money towards a newer one. You'll be surprised at how far your money will go with the economy down right now.