Tips to maintain gym equipments in your apartment

Devising fitness equipment in your apartment is a costly investment and one has to be well aware about the maintenance techniques. There are several pieces of the fitness equipment which cost quite a lot. The regular usage of these equipments puts them under extreme stress and it is very important that one keeps a routine maintenance check-up and maintain a log book after every routine maintenance. Here are a few tips;

Cleaning:

The first step to maintain your gym equipment is to keep it spick and span. Take a mixture of bleach and water which forms a cost-effective disinfectant. Sprinkle the mixture all over the equipment wherever the machinery comes in contact with human skin. Wipe it with a clean rag and provide the same disinfectant to your maid as well who can use it while cleaning.

Observe:

Inspect the gym equipment for any cracks and malfunctioning components. Ensure that you check the cables on the weightlifting machines for stripped or frayed areas. Look out and fix the loose bolts or screws and tighten them.

Vacuuming:

Ensure that you vacuum all the machine areas including around the base and electronic parts. Take off the motor or flywheel covers for cardiovascular equipment and blow compressed air into these components to free them from hidden dust or grime. Also check the magnetic resistance and drive belt system for any damage.

Structure:

Once you have cleaned all the equipments, ensure that you mount the exercise equipments and start them and see if they’re working properly. If there is an electronic console you can cycle through the workout options and check. Also check the buttons, listen for any abnormal noises and isolate any problem areas on the machine and repair them immediately.

Manual help:

In case you are confused about the machinery and its parts, you can refer the manual book and lubricate the machine’s moving parts according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Ensure that you use a lubricant which is suggested by the manufacturer only.

Maintain a maintenance record:

Each time you repair your gym equipment, ensure that you maintain a record of all the repairs and expenses for your reference in future.