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

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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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Maintenance for your home gym

Maintenance for your home gym

When you have a Home Gym you might think why do I need maintenance on my home gym when im the only one using it .When  driving your car , you still service that dont you , By maintaining your gym equipment you will pro long the life and also avoid accidents that can harm you from broken worn down pieces . Gym equipment in a home setting will have a longer life then in a commercial setting . Commercial equipment is rated to be used at 16-20hrs a day non stop . Residential equipment is rated at 8-10 hrs of daily use . Gym Doctor repair we have maintenance plans for commercial or residential gyms .

Some simple quick steps you can do on your own , is clean your equipment after every use . Wipe off the sweat and check to see if you hear any unusual noises while you using your equipment .

At Gym Doctor Repair we take pride in our work and we hope you contact us for any and maintenance needed for your gym

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How to Properly Power your Fitness equipment

When powering on your fitness equipment , be sure to check the manual to see what are the power requirements. You might think why do I need to check that , some fitness equipment cant work off a standard outlet . Think of it like your washing machine , it requires more power to make it perform properly . If you are powering multiple pieces like a treadmill, dont over load that circuit with a power strip . Things that can malfunction is the breaker can burn out , treadmill stop powering on , and can spark the cause a fire.
We suggest using one outlet for each piece of your fitness equipment . Check with your electrician and make sure you're getting the proper power needed to that outlet . This will help you avoid costly repairs and prolong the life of your fitness equipment .

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Buying Quality Brands for your GYM

When it comes to gym equipment the old saying "You get what you pay for" definitely applys to Fitness equipment. I recommend these top name brands like Life Fitness,Cybex and Precor  . They have lasted in this industry because of the quality and durability with there products , and you can easily get your parts when maintenance is needed. They come with great warranty plans to ensure you get most out of your equipment . Most precor owners buy a new treadmill only because they want a newer model not because it is broken . Top manufacturers have conferences to teach technicians to service your fitness equipment and become a certified technician . So a certified technician has full understanding of your product when maintenance is needed. 

When you buy cheaper products , some issues you can have is sourcing parts for a broken piece of fitness equipment . Cheaper equipment will more then likely wear out faster and will require maintenance. Also the weight capacity on these pieces is alot less and it will cause more stress on the frame , thats when you will hear the creaking and rubbing noises that will only get worst in time . Any equipment that will be used alot I recommend buying commercial and buying from a top name brand. Be sure to compare warranty info , read reviews , and see how popular that product is . For the most part Franchise gyms only carry quality products  , so you can check to see what they have . Do your homework and make sure you buy whats best you.

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Taking care of your gym

So your built a commercial gym for your community . The gym is a big success , but you never accounted for maintenance . A part of a successful gym is having quarterly maintenance done to your fitness equipment . We highly suggest that a high use gym have there staff wipe down there equipment hourly . Gym equipment that is maintained will last a long time , and also maintain its appearance .Nobody wants to work out on rusty dirty equipment . Avoid costly bills by having a maintenance plan for your fitness equipment done quarterly . Make sure your gym is working up to its full potential .

Gym Doctor Repair

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Buy And Sell Fitness Is about reaching New Goals!

We are constantly looking at new Ways to keep our customers satisfied and having the best looking gym possible. We also look out for our consumers with their home gyms and make sure they have the best fitness equipment to choose from . Buy And Sell Fitness will be caring a lot more new  product lines and one that we are happy to carry is life fitness. Life fitness has the best equipment in the market.  We will still be caring top name brands that are used and our pricing is the most competitive in the market. If you’re looking to open up a home gym or commercial gym please contact us, We can get you a quote and a 3-D Gym layout . Buy and sell fitness has a highly trained Sales staff and can make sure you have the best fitness equipment for your needs. So please contact us through our website or email or just give us a call and we hope to earn your business.

michael@buyandsellfitness.com

1-800-900-0526

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Trying to fix fitness equipment yourself can cost you !

Have you ever tried to fix your broken fitness equipment by yourself?

 At Gym doctor Repair ,some of  the most common calls we get from our customers  is they try to fix a problem themselves only to cost them more money because they’ve either broken, lost parts or just given up on trying to fix it .  We highly recommend that you get a trained professional to diagnose and look at your broken  piece of fitness equipment .
At Gym Doctor  repair we have a staff with years of experience and knowledge to fix all problems with your fitness equipment . We take pride in knowing that we can leave our customers satisfied with a working functional piece of  fitness equipment .  So you can maintain your health & wellness and stay on track with your fitness goals. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us and we will be happy to help you and we hope to earn your business.

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Treadmill Belt and motor replacement?

Treadmill Belt replacement 

When you have a quality treadmill that is in high use , eventually maintenance will need be done. Common things that might need to be replaced is your treadmill belt or motor. When this problem comes up you will need to find a certified technician in your area . Also check with your manufacturer to see if your product is still under warranty .

What to look for with a bad belt , is excessive noise and lost of grip . The belt will fell slippery and lose its functionality .

What to look for with a bad motor , excessive noise , slows down when walked on , and power on panel display lights can dim , or the motor just completely turns off.


So take the proper steps and maintain your treadmill so you can get the best use out of it.


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What to clean your fitness equipment with ?

What to clean your fitness equipment with ?

Answer is pretty simple , Dish soap mix with water in a spray bottle and a microfiber cloth . You may think why do I even need to clean my fitness equipment well, it’s a source where bacteria and mold can form. But also helps prevents rust sustain the life of your equipment. And there are certain areas that need to remain clean because they are pivot points and lubricated areas that need to remain dirt free.  
The types of soap you shouldn’t use is bleach ,any kind of all purpose cleaner or any strong abrasive sponge that could scratch or take off the protective layers of your fitness equipment.
If in a high use gym your equipment should be cleaned at least every two hours or in a home setting should be cleaned at least once a week. A deep clean should be performed at least every three months no matter if it’s in a home or commercial location .
As part of Gym Doctors maintenance plan is a deep clean done quarterly and we can also do this monthly. We can have a full diagnostic done with your gym so we can keep your gym always performing at its best to ensure your health and safety

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Why do treadmill belts need replacing ?

Why do treadmill belts need replacing ?

Over time a high use gym will start to show signs of wear and tear . One area of the gym that this can become apparent is Treadmills . Think of treadmills like the sole of a new tennis show , extra grip when you first buy it . But over time it becomes worn down , by not replacing the treadmill belt this can lead to other problems . Front and rear rollers can malfunction , the motor can wear out faster, and deck will become worn out faster too . This can become hazardous to your gym members who can slip and fall on a worn out belt .

So take the proper steps and maintain your treadmill . Have a maintenance plan in place

Gym Doctor Repair can assist with all maintenance with your fitness equipment

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Avoid out of order signs in your Gym

As a gym owner it is important to maintain and upkeep your gym . Avoid having out of order signs in your gym . It’s important to maintenance your gym at least quarterly a year . By not having a service plan this can become costly in repairs and parts . This can lead to losing customers by canceling there gym memberships or just not signing up at all . Members will appreciate a active gym owner that maintains there gym . So be proactive and service your fitness equipment .

Gym Doctor Orlando  we service all Gym equipment , we have years of experience in the industry from home to commercial

Some some brand we specialize in is Cybex,Hoist, Life Fitness , Pro from , Precor, Octane, and many others.

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How to avoid Repairing your Treadmill

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How to avoid Repairing your Treadmill 

Some Simple steps to maintain your treadmill so it will last a long time

Lubricate the deck, two simple squirts of silicone or wax can help with having to replace your motor and front/rear rollers

make sure the power is adequate going to the treadmill , to much power or not enough power going to your treadmill can ruin your motor.

Wipe down your treadmill with a cloth only using water after each workout . Sweat can rust your treadmill over time and can make your control panel malfunction .

For any repairs needed please contact : \

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GYM DOCTOR REPAIR ORLANDO FLORIDA

Orlando Gym Doctor Repair
We will be servicing Orlando for all of your Commercial and home maintenance for fitness equipment. We have over 16 years experience in the fitness industry , we can fix any problem that you have . We would love to earn your business

Call: (407) 674-2663

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email michael@buyandsellfitness.com

Job duties we can perform 
upholstery
recabling machines
installation of new treadmill belts
restoration
assembly
motor swaps
motor control boards
moving

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Wonder Woman Spin Bike DC Comics

Wonder Woman Spin bike

I stripped down a Star Trac NXT spinning bike and wanted to do something special .So I made a wonder woman inspired spin bike . Wanted to create something fun for a future customer to have. Im a big Comic book fan , so the creative process was very enjoyable to do . Wonder Woman to me is the greatest female super hero . Her Latest movie was fantastic and they picked a beautiful and charming wonder woman played by Gal Gadot . So this is my tribute to DC Comics and Wonder Woman Fans. Hope you like , I went with the retro theme and added some new elements to the bike .My Company is Buy and Sell Fitness , we have been in Business since 2010 buying and reselling fitness equipment world Wide. This Bike will be available for sale !
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Michael Feliu