[The difference between commercial treadmills and home treadmills] What is a commercial treadmill? Divided into home treadmill and commercial treadmill.
Home treadmills generally refer to treadmills suitable for home use, such as mechanical treadmills and electric treadmills with a horsepower of less than 2 horses.
Commercial treadmills refer to commercial treadmills used by professional gyms and enterprises and institutions. They are divided into light commercial treadmills and professional commercial treadmills. Light commercial treadmills are generally 2~2.75 horsepower electric treadmills. Treadmills can meet the requirements of general enterprises and institutions and small gyms. Professional commercial treadmills mainly meet the use requirements of professional gyms and sports schools for profit. The horsepower requirement is more than 2.75 hp.
Complete strategy for the use and maintenance of commercial treadmills
Maintenance process
1. Regularly clean the body and dust underneath. It is recommended to wipe gently with a soft cotton cloth, do not use acidic cleaners.
2. Regularly check whether there are foreign objects between the running belt and the running board; such as chewing gum, small creatures, etc. If foreign objects are found, they should be removed immediately. (It is recommended to lay a special floor mat under the treadmill; on the one hand, it can eliminate the noise during running and protect the floor, and on the other hand, it can effectively prevent dust and foreign objects from entering the motor box or between the running belt and the running board.)
3. Regularly check the tightness of the running belt and whether there is any deviation.
4. Regularly check the emergency braking function to ensure safety and effectiveness.
5. Periodically apply lubricating oil between the running belt and the running deck; make sure the running belt runs smoothly.
Safety Index
The national standard for treadmills stipulates that the standard divides treadmills into two categories: household type (H) and commercial type (S). The safety requirements are: not easy to be overturned, there should be a locking method to prevent uncontrolled use by a third party, and the commercial treadmill should be able to withstand at least 100,000 impacts. Recently, the national standards for treadmills have new requirements mainly in terms of safety, such as the stability of the equipment, preventing the human body from scratching, shearing, squeezing, clipping and collision, and preventing the human body from being overloaded and over-positioned during exercise. There are detailed and clear regulations. These safety technical requirements can guide consumers to pay attention to these indicators when purchasing treadmills, and maintain their own safety when using them.
Treadmill Instructions
First Use
Before using a commercial treadmill for the first time, Please stand by and familiarize yourself with how to control it – such as start, stop and speed adjustment, etc., and then you can use it after you are familiar with it. Then stand on the plastic skid plates on both sides of the treadmill, grasp the handrails with both hands, drive the machine to a low speed of 1.6-3.2 km/h, stand up straight, look forward, and use one foot on the running belt for a few strokes down, try to relax as much as possible; then stand on the running belt and move with it. After getting used to it, slowly increase the speed to 3-5 km/h. Maintain this speed for about 10 minutes, and then slowly stop the machine. Note: Do not run at high speed for the first time to prevent falling.
Warm-Up
No matter what pace you walk, it’s a good idea to stretch first. Warm muscles tend to stretch more easily, so walk for 5 to 10 minutes to warm up first.
Exercise
15-20 minutes of exercise is a great way to save time. Warm up on the treadmill at 4-4.8 km/h for 5 minutes, then increase by 0.3 km/h every 2 minutes until you find it challenging to keep exercising at a certain speed for 45 minutes. Frequency of exercise: Aim for 3-5 times/week, 15-60 minutes per exercise. It’s best to make a workout schedule based on your physical condition, rather than your own preferences. You can control the intensity of the exercise by adjusting the speed and exercise time. (The above is for reference only.)
Clothing
Running or gym shoes are recommended. At the same time, do not stick foreign objects on the soles, and avoid carrying foreign objects into the treadmill running belt to wear out the running board and running belt. Clothing should be comfortable and suitable for sports, and cotton breathable sports clothing is recommended.
In addition, it is necessary for you to understand your health before exercising. It is recommended to consult a doctor or professional. Maybe you can get twice the result with half the effort.
