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Covid 19: Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidlines for Fitness Equipment

Apr 18, 2020

Great Document put out by Johnson Health Tech, Matrix --> https://www.johnsonfitness.com/ Since maintaining healthy environments is top of mind, we’ve assembled equipment cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for you.  Understanding the difference between cleaning and disinfecting fitness equipment According to the CDC, cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities from ...

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Silicone Lube: Maintenance Tips to Save Your Treadmill From the Fitness Graveyard

Apr 16, 2020

When you buy a treadmill the underside of the walking belt is prelubricated, and the belt/deck system has a friction coefficient (FC) that is optimal per the oem. Inevitiblity, as time goes on the FC level increases (from change in material from use, and the amount of silicone between the belt and deck), thus causing more stress on vital treadmill components. The good news is with periodic ...

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My Replacement Power Cord or Adapter Doesn't Work, What Do I Do?!

Apr 15, 2020

We often get messages when a power adapter doesn't work out for a customer. We want to cover this phase "doesn't work" Because it very well can be described as "didn't solve your power issue " very different. The following assumes you ordered the correct power cord based on your model name, number and or serial number. Don't continue until you qualified this basic step. If a Power cord or ...

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Indoor Bike Brake Pads Tips

Apr 14, 2020

Most Indoor Cycles, like spinner bikes, have friction brake pads and they need lubricated weekly, check owner's manual, proper maintenance keeps equipment in good condition.  Tip some are cloth type and some are leather, different oils are required relative to the pad type...

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Machine Error Codes Tip

Apr 13, 2020

If you encountered machine error, don't forget to write down the error codes before turning off the machine it will help the repair professionals in fixing the problem. For specific error code self help, lean on; youtube.com fixya.com justanswers.com as well as the google...

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Treadmill Cleaning Tip

Apr 10, 2020

Due to static electricity readmills can attract and absorb dirt just like vacuum cleaners, in order to expand their life you need to keep the floor clean underneath and under the hood.  Do this at least once a year or even quarterly...

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Tip

Apr 10, 2020

Automatic transmission fluid is great lubricant that destroys rust, works very well for strength and weight equipment plate weight guide rods...

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Bronze Bushing Tip

Apr 08, 2020

Bronze bushings are self lubricating, if you don't use the proper lubricant the bushing will become damaged over time...

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Equipment Tips

Apr 07, 2020

Sweat is corrosive and  produces rust, therefore you need to keep your equipment as dry as possible - wiping after every workout will delay rust formation...

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Commercial Treadmill Tip

Apr 06, 2020

Treadmills that are in front of the television get more usage so it is wise to rotate those machines out with the ones that are not close to the television to even out the wear and tear on your treadmill Fleet, over time...

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