Welcome
to our new monthly eZine. Quick history of Absolute Fitness.
Absolute Fitness Solutions was started in 2000 by Sam Wiggins and Ken
Sides.
Started as an extension of Sam's local gym (Absolute Fitness in
Marietta PA) they would bring in a few pieces as needed working on them
in Sam's 20x30 garage.
In the past 7 years Absolute Fitness has expanded into one of the East
Coast's largest suppliers of used commercial fitness equipment.
Now occupying a 17,000 sq. ft. warehouse in historic downtown Lancaster
PA, Absolute Fitness Solutions supplies equipment to individuals and
gyms around the world.
AfsFit.Com
gets a website makeover.
We appreciate your patience over the last few weeks while we have
updated our website.
Special thanks to Noah Alkinburgh the original designer of afsfit.com
making the transition smooth and providing additional support.
Visit Our New Site By Going to http://afsfit.com
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Sam Says
There are so many options in Treadmills.It can be hard to choose…my
favorite is the Star Trac 4500.It is
lightweight and easy to move.It is an
especially good choice for those who are planning to put their
treadmill in
their basement.It maneuvers up or down
stairs easier than many other treadmills.
When bringing home your used commercial treadmill there are
a few things you should know…
Make sure that the
belt
on the treadmill has
been waxed by your fitness equipment retailer prior to bringing it home.Proper belt waxing is essential to the
maintenance of your treadmill.Start off
on the right foot by being sure that your treadmill is waxed before you
begin
using it.
When you bring your
new
treadmill into your home
(especially in cold weather) make sure to let it come to room
temperature for
at least an hour before you turn it on.You
can ruin your electronics if you turn it on
while it is cold.
When deciding on the
placement of your treadmill
it is important to consider your outlets and breakers.The treadmill will need to be plugged into an
outlet with a corresponding breaker that can handle the load of the
treadmill. i.e. A breaker that supplies a
TV, washing
machine and several lights would not be a good choice!
Stand behind your
treadmill and eye the
treadmill belt to make sure it is tracking evenly on the deck and rear
roller.If it does not seem to be
aligned properly check your users manual for instructions on realigning
the
belt properly.If your treadmill did not
come with a users manual you can download one for most models at www.afsfit.com.
Over
time your treadmill
will need routine
adjustments and maintenance.You would
be surprised at how many of these you can do yourself.Read your manual to find out the suggested
frequency of waxing and belt adjustments.
It is important to
keep
your treadmill
clean.Sweat and dirt are enemies of
your treadmill.Sweat will destroy your
overlays, shields and many of the moving parts.Wipe
down your treadmill after every workout and
clean dirt, dust and
debris from around and under the treadmill often.
Many commercial
treadmills come equipped with a
dedicated 20 amp plug on the end.While
many homes do not have compatible outlets the solution is quite simple.20 amp dedicated plugs have one of the three
prongs turned sideways (see diagram below).A
20 amp dedicated outlet can be picked up from any
hardware store and
installed in the wall.Another solution
would be to purchase or make an extension cord with a dedicated 20 amp
female
end and a standard male end.A third
option is to remove the end of the treadmill’s cord and replace
it with a
standard plug.Any of these 3 solutions
should
be performed by a licensed electrician.
The Star Trac 4500
Once you have accomplished these items
you can enjoy a long
fitness relationship with your newly reconditioned treadmill!
Important note:You
should always read the safety instructions that
come with your
fitness equipment and obtain the approval of your physician before
beginning
any workout routine.
