How To Properly Maintain Your Gym Equipment

How To Properly Maintain Your Gym Equipment

Gym equipment maintenance may not seem to be the most exciting job in the fitness industry, nevertheless, it is definitely one of the most important.

Whether you own a gym where you have clients or you have a home gym that you and your family use, fitness equipment maintenance should be a top priority.

This will ensure the safety of everyone who uses the gym equipment.

It will likewise keep repair costs down as you keep your gym equipment to a high standard.

Get the best from your equipment at all times with these fitness equipment repair and maintenance tips:

Check Out All Equipment

Do an equipment audit and give thorough testing for each gym equipment that you have.

  • Make sure that everything is prepped and functioning to keep people motivated when they return to their usual gym routine.
  • If you are at home, well-functioning gym equipment will keep you motivated as well.
  • Check all aspects of your gym equipment including touchscreens on cardio machines. They should be working as they should.
  • Check if all your machines are running smoothly, if fitness mats are in good condition, and if weights or exercise bikes are still usable and not worn down.
  • Other gym equipment like treadmills or Cross Trainers should also be checked for strange noises, jerkiness, or general performance issues.
  • A complete audit of all your gym equipment will let you know what home gym maintenance you can do on your own and what needs to be serviced by a professional.

Regular Safety Checks

Young female worker disinfecting and cleaning gym equipmentCongruent to checking all your gym equipment, setting scheduled regular safety checks on your equipment is also a must in exercise equipment maintenance.

It will prevent accidents and bring any small issues to your attention to prevent bigger and costlier problems in the future.

Regular inspections will also prevent unnecessary downtime that can ruin your exercise routine.

You wouldn’t like your gym equipment to suddenly stop working in the middle of your exercise.

Make it a priority to report any faulty gym machinery as soon as possible.

Get into a habit of inspecting all your gym equipment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and keep a record of all your inspections.

Deep Cleaning Gym Equipment

Every single person who wants to sweat out with your gym equipment, including yourself will be leaving sweat and other bacteria on used gym equipment.

Gym weights, for example, can carry over 300 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.

One very important gym equipment maintenance rule is to clean your equipment every day and carry out a deep antibacterial clean every few months.

Key areas you should focus on include:

  • Mats
  • Seats
  • Benches
  • Touchpads
  • Adjustable Weights

Switch off any power at the mains before cleaning and unplug each unit from the wall socket.

Make sure that you give them a good scrub to deep clean the knurling.

According to PhysiqueSports, gym equipment maintenance cleaning is done best using a damp cloth and mild detergent.

Wipe down the framework, plastic covers, consoles, seats, and upholstery on all your gym equipment.

Heart rate sensors should be kept as dry and as clean as possible with a dry cloth or paper towel.

Replace mats or padding that are ripped to ensure that your gym equipment is as bacteria-free as possible.

Remember that you use your gym equipment to improve your overall well-being and boost your health.

It begins with using clean and bacteria-free equipment.

Repairing Gym Equipment

gym equipment need repairRepair service from an experienced company will ensure that you get thorough service.

They know how to test your gym equipment properly and safely while being equipped
with the necessary tools to carry out gym equipment maintenance and repair.

These professionals will be able to conduct in-depth testing of your gym equipment to ensure that it is performing at its best.

A gym equipment engineer will look ‘under the bonnet’ to test cables and wiring, as well as the general mechanics of the machines to see if all is working properly as it should.

A complete service ensures that all your gym equipment will last longer and run consistently well.

 

It will give you the assurance that your equipment is up to standard and adheres to the latest safety regulations.

Keep Your Warranty Intact With Proper Gym Equipment Maintenance

Basic gym equipment maintenance will go a long way in keeping the warranty of your gym equipment intact.

Take a few minutes on a daily, weekly, and monthly gym equipment cleaning and check-up routine to make sure that your equipment is kept clean, well-lubricated, and functioning at its peak performance.


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Fitness Expo caters to all your exercise needs from treadmills to fitness accessories.

First opened in 1980 by the Rice family, the store continues to offer the top brands and the largest selection of exercise equipment for the home or commercial facility making us one of the oldest and most reputable fitness retailers in the country.

We have showrooms across Louisiana and Mississippi, but you can also shop on our website from the comfort of your own home.

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