Horizon Treadmills – Keeping Your Treadmill in Shape!Written by Peter Clark
Horizon treadmills are well built and sturdy, and their durability is mentioned positively in Horizon treadmills ratings. It is inevitable, however, that any piece of fitness equipment will require maintenance at some point or another. And it is, in fact, this regular maintenance that will keep your Horizon treadmill running at its peak capacity for longer. Maintaining your Horizon Fitness or Horizon Elite treadmill will reduce need for any repairs down line, so it is a good idea to incorporate regular checks of your treadmill into your workout routine. Horizon Fitness treadmills are built to very high specifications, so it is unlikely that these checks will necessitate much action, but it is important to catch any potential problems at an early stage. This small amount of home maintenance can ensure prolonged life of your treadmill, and reduce likelihood that you might need to purchase replacement parts later on. With careful maintenance, it is possible to avoid having to replace parts of your treadmill too soon. Special treadmill maintenance kits are available to help keep your treadmill in peak condition, but you can just as easily use a soft cotton cloth and a non-abrasive, non-acid based cleaner to keep your treadmill in full working order. As debris can build up underneath running belt, it is important to check this area regularly, and to wipe it down if necessary – this is a simple procedure than can prolong life of your belt and ensure its continued safe and effective performance. Never spray your cleaning fluid directly onto equipment however, as this can damage sensitive parts of your treadmill – instead, spray a small amount on your cloth. Treadmill mats are always a good investment – they can help prevent uptake of debris into your treadmill belt or motor, and they can help reduce treadmill noise too. It will be very much appreciated by your downstairs neighbour! Be sure to regularly check that your treadmill belt is properly positioned on treadmill deck too – loose or ill-fitting belts can cause accidents.
| | Allergy Approaches through LifestyleWritten by Heather Dominick
What we do is just as powerful as what we eat to keep ourselves operating at our very best health. This applies to taking care during allergy season as well. So, again, instead of just popping a pill and trekking ahead as usual. Try taking care instead.1. Know Your Season - If you know exactly what allergy triggers you are susceptible to (get tested by your doctor or carefully chart your reactions this year) you can take extra care by following this seasonal guide: *Alder – Feb, Mar, Apr, May *Hazelnut - Feb, Mar, Apr, May *Elm – Feb, Mar, Apr, May *Birch – Mar, April, May June *Maple – Mar, April, May June *Oak – Mar, April, May June *Sorrel – April, May, June, July, Aug, Sept *Stinging Nettle – April, May, June, July, Aug, Sept *Beech - April, May June *Spruce - April, May June
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