Treadmill Accessories
- Does your treadmill see more action as a clothes hanger than as the cool cardio machine it really is?
- Does your treadmill workout leave you feeling a bit like a gerbil in a wheel?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, maybe it’s time to take it up a notch with the right accessories. Get more out of your workout.
Make sure you’re working hard enough with a heart rate monitor. It’s not often you can find one for under $100, but they have them at Proform.com.
Spice up your workout with great videos/DVDs that really get you going and keep you going.
A fully adjustable reading rack allows for a more comfortable reading position. Clear plastic leaves the treadmill display screen visible. Find the one that suits you for $29-$39 at Discount Treadmills.com
A cardio caddy will keep all your gear organized and within reach. Look for a model that holds a water bottle, TV remote, your keys and a towel. Body Trends has a model for $20.99 that clamps onto round or square poles: Body Trends.com
Keep your treadmill in top shape!
A poorly-maintained treadmill is no fun to use. If your machine isn’t running smoothly, it can add stress to your knees and hips causing injury. Protect your joints and your investment with regular maintenance. The belt should be cleaned and lubricated regularly.
Find all-in-one maintenance kits for about $29-$38 at PriceGrabber.com The kits include belt cleaner, lubricant, a surge protector and three treadmill keys.
If you log enough miles, your treadmill belt will eventually wear out. So if it’s time to replace the belt, first congratulate yourself on sticking to your program and then check out new belts for $89-$149 at Treadmill Doctor.com
Put a mat under your treadmill and it will protect the floor and dampen noise and vibration. CheapFitness. com