People are often surprised when they find out the true price of their favorite treadmill or cross-trainer. Most of us expect the Precor EFX 546 we use at the gym to be around $1500 or $2000 dollars, therefore we are stunned to find out that a new Precor EFX 546 will cost approximately $6500, if we want one for our home. Due to the expensive nature of gym rated, health club quality fitness equipment, there is an immense market for used, refurbished, and “certified remanufactured” fitness equipment, for those who do not want to spend over five thousand dollars for a treadmill or elliptical trainer. From a financial standpoint, buying used fitness equipment is awesome. Precor, Life Fitness and other gym rated exercise equipment, drops significantly in price once it has been used. However, many time, these “used” pieces of fitness equipment are actually showroom or floor demo models, some of which have less than 5 hours worth of total usage. make sure you do your homework when shopping for used and refurbished exercise equipment and you will likely end up with a great deal!

Aesthetically, there are process in place to remove scrapes, scratches, rust and other unsightly cosmetic blemishes. Some out-of-box fitness equipment has never been used, therefore, the like new demo models and trade-show products, do not go through the same comprehensive reconditioning that an elliptical or treadmill that was used in a gym would endure. Examples of the remanufacturing process for used fitness equipment would include a Life Fitness 95Ti treadmill that has been used in a gym for two years. This 95Ti treadmill will be sandblasted and re-pwder coated, in order to make the treadmill appear like new. Powder coating facilities can do wonders for the appearance of used fitness equipment. Mechanically, the used treadmill would be reconditioned and serviced through diagnosing the health of its drive and elevation motors. Treadmill motors may be rebuilt, or replaced as part of the remanufacturing process.

Thorough remanufacturing work can not be complete without an in depth analysis of the electronics board. Components of the treadmill’s console (display, face, electronic board) are inspected to make sure that all of the digital feedback and programming are in perfect working condition. Through the use of scopes technicians determine whether an electronics panel needs to be fixed, rebuilt, or replaced.

Motor shrouds and plastics are replaced for a fresh, new look. This is another part of the remanufacturing process of used fitness equipment that is necessary. Plastic motor shrouds will get beat up through consistent exercise on fitness equipment. Out with the old and in with the new. Remanufactured fitness equipment requires new shrouds over its drive system.

As you probably already know, aerobic exercise such as walking helps you control your weight. But did you also know that just one session of walking you can lower your blood sugar by 20 to 30%? Diabetic or not, many people these days are coming closer and closer to having high blood sugar levels, by a combination of not eating healthy and not exercising. Tips for keeping your blood sugars in a good range while exercising are to eat something 30 minutes before your walk (so your numbers don’t drop to low with your increased metabolism), check you blood sugar levels before and after every walk (to prevent drops), and walk at least every other day. One a routine habit is introduced to your system, your sugar levels will start to stay at a healthy level. Just remember, once you take just one day off, it can take months to get back on the saddle!