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​Please Tread On Me

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Exercise Room Users - Here are some valuable tips from Consumer Reports about safe treadmill use:

1. Clear the area.  Leave free space behind and on either side of the machine so that if you lose your footing you are not pinned against a wall where you 
can not get free of the spinning belt.

2.  Use the safety key.  Keep one end of the key plugged into the machine and the other end clipped 
to your clothing. If you fall, the key will be pulled from the machine and the belt will come to a safe stop.

3.  Straddle the deck.  Before starting place your 
feet on the rails on either side of the belt. Then start 
the belt at a slow speed before stepping on it to 
avoid losing your balance and falling off.

4.  Keep your head up.  To maintain balance do 
not look at your feet or to one side while exercising.  Look straight ahead at the console or a distant point.  

5.  Don't overdo it.  Keep track of your heart rate 
while exercising. (Consult your doctor for your proper rate.)

6.  Come to a complete stop.  At the end of 
exercise do not leave the machine until it comes to 
a complete stop. If there is a problem stop the 
machine by pulling out the emergency key you 
plugged in earlier.

7.  Keep children away.  Youngsters have been 
injured by accidentally turning machines on and 
getting thrown off or coming into contact with the 
moving belt. 

Other tips include adjusting the incline before 
adjusting the speed and not using the machine 
with bare feet.  
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      • South African Safari
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    • Roger Iron Cloud and Carol de los Reyes >
      • Elder Care and Health
    • Sheldon and Deby Levi
    • Susan Himmelfarb >
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      • Colors of Spring, Fall and Winter
    • The Residents vs The Auto Shop
    • Tim and Kirsten Fisher
    • Guess Who
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  • B. Board
    • Comments
  • Tips
    • Recycling
    • More Tips >
      • Toxic Smells
      • Lobby Call Box
      • Hacking Protection
      • Groceries On-Line
      • Gas Leaks
      • Fire Fighting
      • Vital Shots
      • Condo Insurance
      • Elevators and Doors
      • Tread On Me
      • Painting Garage Floors
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    • TV Schedule
    • Condo Cartoons
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