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11 Tips For Treadmill SafetyJust like any other piece of machinery, treadmill demands to be used with certain safety measures. Being a device used for carrying out walking or running exercises, a treadmills kept stationary while a moving conveyor

belt drives the load. A treadmill can be dangerous if you do not use it with precaution. So, according to some treadmill,  here are 5 safety tips for

you to use a treadmill

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1. Forward Vision It is a humane behavioral response that when a human being looks at a

particular direction, his or her limbs are automatically inclined to move that way. So, when you are on the treadmills, you should keep your eyes straight above the monitor. Many new users gaze upon their feet which causes them to fall. Similarly, one should not look sideways in order to keep the motion upright.

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2. Reliance on the handrails The treadmill brands come with handrails. One should keep a genuine level of

reliance on the handrails. It keeps the balance of the body while the user gets accustomed to the movement of the machine. However, an over reliance on the handrails will not give good results. Holding the rails for a long time will strain the hand muscles, burn less calories and might throw the user off to cause leg injuries. So, follow the instructions regarding handrails.

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3. Avoid going barefooted When the conveyor belt runs, the movement and friction generates heat. It can

cause blisters, scrapes and burns if anyone uses the treadmill in barefoot. Proper fitting shoes should be worn while using the treadmill because the shoes can absorb the negative damages caused by the movement. Also, the use of shoes protects the feet from being in contact with harmful germs and other microbiological agents.

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4. Safe positioning As the treadmill possesses a few safety issues, it should be kept in a safe

position. Children and pets should be kept away from the treadmill.This might cause them to be in injury due to not knowing the safety precautions. So, adults should keep it in their mind to use the treadmill when children and pets are away.

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5. Abstain from stepping off a running treadmill

When a treadmill user leaves the treadmill to attend a phone call or to go to the wash room, he or she must turn off the machine completely before leaving. Running, unattended  treadmill for home can be a dangerous machine. One should know where the emergency stop button of a treadmill is located in order to stop it immediately if a situation demands it.

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6. Start by Straddling the Deck When beginning a workout, it is important for the runner to straddle the deck

and not start the machine with their feet on the belt. Most machines start at a slow pace regardless of what setting they were set on when they were turned off. This safety feature can malfunction and cause injury to an exerciser that is expecting a much lower starting speed. Even if the runner is planning to sprint, they should start slowly and increase their speed gradually.

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7. Don’t Push Too Hard Last but definitely not least! Everyone should know their own limits when

exercising and take care to not push their body hard enough to cause injury. In case of treadmill,Keeping track of your heart rate while exercising is a good idea. Everyone should know their target heart rate and try not to exceed 80% of that rate. The body burns fat efficiently when working at 50% to 70% of the target heart rate and serious health issues such as heart attack and stroke are likely to occur at 90% or more of the target heart rate.

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8. Don't make it too steep. At the same time, don't set the incline too steep (more than 7%) -- this may lead

to Achilles tendon or calf injuries. Also, don't run at an incline of more than 2% for your entire run.

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9. Don't forget your cool down. After completing your workout don’t stop treadmill suddenly. Just walk slowly

for a few time then your heart rate controled by yourself and feel better. Spend 5 minutes doing a slow jog or walk at the end of your run and allow your heart rate to go below 100 bpm before you get off. If you stop suddenly you just fall in a danger.

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10.Listen Music To Feel Comfort Treadmill workout sometime make bore you. But, it is a running process to get

result like physical fitness. So, you can listen music to make your mind refresh and you can enjoy you treadmill workout easily.

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11. Keep Children Away According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 8700

documented injuries to children every year are caused by exercise equipment in their home. Machines with moving parts are dangerous for children and should be stored in an area that is away from where children play. Treadmills often cause injuries to the hands and arms of children who are curious about them and put their hands on the belt or between the belt and the rest of the machine. It is best for parents to only use their treadmill while their children are being supervised by another adult.

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Treadmills are important pieces of fitness and exercising equipment which can offer you, the assistance to stay in shape, maintain their fitness and have a good health.However, each and everyone who operates a treadmill must keep it in their minds to ensure taking proper safety measures from the Treadmill. If you

want to keep yourself and others as risk-free as possible,you should definitely follow these instructions.