When do you need to Change a Treadmill belt

When do you need to Change a Treadmill belt ? 

So you buy a treadmill , everything works perfectly and you use it routinely 3-5 times week . It’s been a couple years and you may notice the treadmill isn’t functioning the same . Some things to look for is the belt might feel slippery to the touch . The grip on the belt is worn away and this can cause you to slip , this would be a time you would want to invest in a new belt . You might also notice that the belt is showing fraying on the sides , like a shoe that has lost its grip on the sole this has become worn and can no longer grip . 

Like anything that is mechanical you need to service and take care of what you  have regularly. Have maintenance plan to ensure that treadmill will last you a long time . Also this service will help with replacing your treadmill belt . Some great Treadmills to look for is Life Fitness , Precor , Cybex, proform , horizon and nordic track . Treadmill belt pricing is usually $200-500 a belt depending on if you go after market or OEM. A after market treadmill belt will be fine when replacing it  , but if you have the budget for it buy OEM . Either belt will have a manufacturer warranty if anything were to happen . Make sure to lubricate your deck regularly and this helps with the life of your treadmill belt . We Highly recommend you get a certified technician to install your treadmill belt . Avoid costly mistake by trying to do it yourself. Treadmills last a long time when properly maintenance. Gym Doctor Repair we have affordable maintenance plans just for you . Contact us anytime . 

We hope you get the best work out possible, Stay healthy and stay fit ! 

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Michael Feliu 

Treadmill motor size matter ?

Treadmill motor size matter ?

When buying a treadmill , does motor size even matter ? If so then what is right for me . Well when looking at a treadmill , that is for home or commercial use . Check the size of the treadmill and the deck size , you want to make sure it fits your location as well as the stride length you will walking or running with .
 The all important motor size , most treadmills pre dating 2010 have motor size up to 4HP but only a weight capacity of 300lbs. Treadmills now in 2018 have motor sizes of 4HP but with 500lb user capacity .Elevation system generates up to 1000 lbs of thrust and operated in compression for reliable operation. What you want to really look at is how you will be using the treadmill , will use it 3-5 times week , are you over 300lbs? If yes to both then I would suggest definitely buying a commercial treadmill from Life Fitness,Precor or Cybex . Check the user capacity weight and have a treadmill over 3HP. If the treadmill is primarily used for walking and you are under 200lbs then you can go with a smaller treadmill and buy a home model like Proform or Nordic Track. If the treadmill will be used up 8-10 hours day, like in a gym setting go with a commercial treadmill and have it serviced monthly or quarterly to ensure it will last a long time . Maintenance plan is good to have as insurance whether its for home or commercial use . Do your research on whats best for you so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle and get the best you can for your workouts . A good place to look is online reviews , youtube videos and also try out what they have at your local gym . Buying a treadmill is a investment for yourself and your health . 

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Michael 

Treadmill Repairs

Treadmill repairs

So your treadmill decided not to turn on today , what do you do next ? Next step to take is to find a local technician servicing your area . Gym Doctor repair we have 17 years of experience in the industry . We will find the problem with your treadmill and we have competitive rates to get the job done . You can call  our office to schedule a appointment , repair usually takes 1 to 2 visits . Also to avoid costly repairs we have maintenance plans to service your treadmill quarterly . We want to ensure that your treadmill will last you a lifetime and you stay focused on your fitness goals . We look forward to working with you and maintaining your treadmill . We offer our services for home and commercial Treadmills .

When is it time to update my equipment

So you have a Fitness Facility and its advertise on the website , brochures and by your leasing agents . So it’s that time where the original pictures taken of the gym doesn’t match up with how it looks now . You might have some used and outdated equipment with “out of order” signs , ripped pads and the worst is rust . 

Things to look for with your Cardio Equipment Specifically Treadmills and ellipticals. Is the software outdated , rust on the hand grips ,it is noisy , stickers are peeling off , belt has no grip , and machine vibrates when using . These are all signs that your gym needs an upgrade . 

With strength equipment , what to look for is the cabling wire exposed on the weight stack , is there rust , cracked plastic covers , ripped pads , noisy and vibrates while using . If you Have these problems you will need a upgrade . 

If your equipment is out of a manufacturers warranty you will need to upgrade your equipment. This is essential to having a safe and esthetically pleasing gym for your clients that are leasing or renting from you . Be proud of your fitness facility as this can be a deciding factor in your business . 

The national average for a person working out is 3 or more times a week is 51.6% these statistics are from HH.Gov . That means half your clients are active or aware of staying fit . This Amenity is a must have for a fitness facility . Upgrade your gym today and make the right decision for your Business. 

Michael Feliu 

Refurbished Treadmills

You might wonder what a refurbished treadmill means . Well it’s a bit of gray area by definition , many vendors use this term refurbished. I would say that most define it as at least getting a fully detailed and clean treadmill . Cleaning under the motor cover and making sure the belt is properly tighten and aligned with the deck . All functionality with the treadmill should be operational . Some vendors will replace the belt when it gets to about 70% wear , and replace any noisy rollers . All these things are optional , so make sure to ask what you are getting with your treadmill . Gym Doctor Repair we can replace all these problems for you and with a warranty as well . We can make sure that anything you purchase can always be fixed by us . Treadmills can last a very long time when properly maintained . We provide affordable service plans to ensure a long life for your treadmill . We have trained technicians that Diagnose and fix any problem that you might run into with your treadmill . We are based in Longwood , that is just outside Orlando Florida. We service all of central Florida and We would love to earn your business .

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Treadmill power issues

Treadmill power issues , my treadmill won’t power on ?  Time to find a local technician, Gym Doctor Repair we specialize in treadmill repair. No matter the brand we can service your broken treadmill . There can be many reason for a broken treadmill that needs repair . We will pin point the problem and have a solution for it as well . A Trained technician will come right to your door step , all you have to do is schedule a appointment with us . Areas in central Florida that we serve is Orlando , Apopka, Altamonte Springs , longwood , Lake Mary , Deltona , Daytona , Eustis , Lakeland , Tampa Bay and anything outside these areas is just a small additional fee for Milegae .
If you’re lookong to replace your treadmill you can contact Buy and Sell Fitness , they sell new and used Treadmillls . Search there website at www.buyandsellfitness.com
Gym  Doctor Repair We also have service plans and we can repair any piece of fitness equipment in your home gym or commercial gym ! Give us a call today

Gym Doctor Repair

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Keeping your fintess equipment inside vs outside

Keeping your fitness equipment inside vs outside

Finding a good place to put your fitness equipment can be challenging when you have a compact home . We highly recommend keeping your fitness equipment in a controlled climate and low humidity areas . Florida weather is extremely humid , rust occurs very quickly with anything metal . Keeping your fitness equipment by the pool can cause rust to happen as well . Electrical components can short out much faster then in a controlled climate . This can all lead to costly maintenance that could have been avoidable .
In a commercial setting , try to avoid keeping your equipment by the locker room or indoor pools as these are areas with alot of humidity . With the all the active the members , be sure to at least maintain a constant temperature of  75 degrees to avoid high humidity from body heat . As always try and wipe down your equipment from body sweat  after every use . Have a quarterly
 maintenance plan and please call Gym Doctor Repair for all your maintenance needs.

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