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post 1625351573 12-12-2020, 07:38 PM
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If treadmill weight limit is 240lbs and someone who is 285lbs uses it, it’ll break??

I found a good treadmill online but I am over the weight limit. With a treadmill will it matter much?

Obviously I am trying to drop the weight fast, so won’t be over the user limit too long
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post 1625352143 12-12-2020, 07:46 PM
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Why not go for a heavier unit?

If it's a used one that you can get cheap it might hold up fine an the manufacturer might put that on there to cover their asses.
Keep the belt well lubed with dry silicon to reduce friction. That make a huge difference on the strain on the motor.
I am close to the weight limit for mine and it's been fine so far.
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post 1625352513 12-12-2020, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted By multiplemiggs⏩
Why not go for a heavier unit?

If it's a used one that you can get cheap it might hold up fine an the manufacturer might put that on there to cover their asses.
Keep the belt well lubed with dry silicon to reduce friction. That make a huge difference on the strain on the motor.
I am close to the weight limit for mine and it's been fine so far.
Budget my friend, budget. Its all I can get. So where do I out the silicon lube? And this will make sure the motor doesn’t break?
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post 1625352683 12-12-2020, 07:52 PM
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What's wrong with the outdoors?
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post 1625353213 12-12-2020, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted By jamalfudge⏩
What's wrong with the outdoors?
No inclines around. Plus privacy (no ppl, no cars), and convenience
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post 1625353503 12-12-2020, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted By Crazee_786⏩
Budget my friend, budget. Its all I can get. So where do I out the silicon lube? And this will make sure the motor doesn’t break?
The manufactures like to recommend some special lube usually with their brand name.
Little bottle is like 25 bucks.
I've been using this WD-40 chit with good results. Dries and leaves silicone lube behind.
No smell once it dries.
A few good sprays all the way in to the center of the belt does the trick. 10 times cheaper than the OG manufacturer chit.
You'll hear the motor less loaded down when it's lubed.

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post 1625353553 12-12-2020, 08:03 PM
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Easy fix OP

Get a bungee cord with 50lbs of resistance and attach one end to the ceiling and the other end to your pant loop
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Originally Posted By multiplemiggs⏩
The manufactures like to recommend some special lube usually with their brand name.
Little bottle is like 25 bucks.
I've been using this WD-40 chit with good results. Dries and leaves silicone lube behind.
No smell once it dries.
A few good sprays all the way in to the center of the belt does the trick. 10 times cheaper than the OG manufacturer chit.
You'll hear the motor less loaded down when it's lubed.

Awesome so I will get me some wd-40. So what is it with the motor and the weight limit?
Is that what will “break”? I thought they whole platform would just collapse lol

Is it easier on the treadmill if I just walk for now?
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post 1625354663 12-12-2020, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted By Crazee_786⏩
Awesome so I will get me some wd-40. So what is it with the motor and the weight limit?
Is that what will “break”? I thought they whole platform would just collapse lol

Is it easier on the treadmill if I just walk for now?
Hard to say what might break, or if anything will. You'll have to try it out. Just start walking on it I guess.
You could put some blocks of wood uner the middle of the frame for extra support till you drop your weight down just to be safe.

Make sure you get the silicone type WD-40 when you get some. The regular stuff is oily and will attract dirt and wear the belt.
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post 1625355313 12-12-2020, 08:29 PM
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Man maybe I will just go outdoors
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Speaking from experience the belt will slip when your foot lands if you’re running and you can easily hurt yourself, don’t do it.
post 1625355863 12-12-2020, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted By SmillironS⏩
Speaking from experience the belt will slip when your foot lands if you’re running and you can easily hurt yourself, don’t do it.
Damn wtf, I don’t want the belt slipping. Can that injure badly?
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post 1625356043 12-12-2020, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted By Crazee_786⏩
Damn wtf, I don’t want the belt slipping. Can that injure badly?
Yeah it’s really not cool at all bro, stay safe.
post 1625356283 12-12-2020, 08:39 PM
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I think best is starting with walking outdoors and meanwhile save for a quality treadmill
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Issue is the power (horse power/continuous horse power) it would take wouldn’t be able to handle past it’s weight capacity.

When they set weight capacities, I believe you don’t want to be near max cap, but this is brand specific. You can run on it and all of a sudden it slows down big time because it can’t produce that much power. It also has an impact on the longevity of your treadmill.

Unfortunately good treadmills that support 285lbs + are fukn expensive.

You should look up treadmills by chp

Edit: lol op you’d be better off getting a vr headset and playing fitness games... either that or just walk outside... or implement both in your workout regimen
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Originally Posted By SmillironS⏩
Yeah it’s really not cool at all bro, stay safe.
Thanks bro, what happened to you? Did you get injured when the belt slipped?
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Originally Posted By Crazee_786⏩
Damn wtf, I don’t want the belt slipping. Can that injure badly?
Head first into the control panel is usually what happens.
I've had to adjust the belt on mine a few times.
Thing with a treadmill is if I'm on it all the time it gets boring AF quick.
I get on it, do my time and bert stare the timer in anticipation that it'll be over with.
Mine was 25 bucks from a thrift store. If I had to buy one again I wouldn't want to pay much more. And really it isn't anymore fun than jogging in place.
It's OK when the weather is crap, but it's no comparison to being outdoors in the woods, seeing new sights, getting fresh air.
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Originally Posted By Crazee_786⏩
Thanks bro, what happened to you? Did you get injured when the belt slipped?
Hyperextended a knee but it could’ve been worse.
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I love my treadmill. After I run I do shoulder presses with it
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Okay its finalised, I am not getting one.

Fuk it
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I think those limit tests imply +25-50% max actual capacity. they just gotta pass extreme tests at the claimed limits. inb4 engineer brahs clarify
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Need treadmill to lose weight.

Need to lose weight to use treadmill.
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The board that is under the belt will break and you will have to fully take the thing apart, buy a new board and reassemble it.

Pain in the butt, I did it twice on mine years ago.
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Lmao this is ridiculous- i am too fat for a FUKKIN treadmil
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It will **** the belt up probably
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I got in touch with my old timer - he said treadmills are not what the arnold era bodybuilders were doing
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Old timer said do zero cardio
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