Treadmill Calibration - What You Need To Know

For most treadmill enthusiasts, treadmill calibration is something that's often overlooked and results in poor treadmill operation

. Knowing a little about how to calibrate your treadmill is important to know to help keep your treadmill operating at its best, lasting longer and keeping your exercise consistent from the treadmill to the road.

Now, you don't have to neccessarily perform the treadmill calibration yourself. Most of the treadmill makers have their own trained technicians that are available to calibrate the treadmill for you, at a cost of course.

Obviously, there are several different brands and models out there but they are generally the same with different names for their buttons and treadmill calibration modes, some even come with thier own control panel. The key is to get as much information as you can about calibrating your treadmill when you buy it, so you'll be prepared to calibrate it when neccessary.

Most of the brands available make sure they setup the access to the calibration mode so that you can not easily access it and inadvertently makes changes while working out. For example; to get access to calibrate the speed on a Nordic Track treadmill you have to go through something like this;

STEP 1 - Before putting the magnetic key on, push the stop button key along with the speed up key and hold.

STEP 2 - Place the magnetic key on the treadmill and release the keys. You should see a screen you don't normally see.

And that's just to get into calibration mode! Once you're in calibration mode you have to individually check and test your max speed, low speed, incline etc...Now that might seem a little tricky to do but if you're hooked on your treadmill and its performance and feedback to help you reach your goals. It's nothing more than a few minutes of time for proper maintenance.

But once you can grasp a little about treadmill calibration you will truly enjoy a smoother transition from the treadmill to the road. Your workout will be consistent to real time and you'll also be protecting your investment by maintaining a proper maintenance schedule and getting a lifetime out of your treadmill.

If you love your treadmill like I love mine, I'm sure you see quite a difference by calibrating your treadmill if you haven't already. Keep it for a long time, they're good for you!

by: Neil Teasdale

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