A Complete Guide to Fitness Equipment Maintenance
Fitness equipment is a good partner for fitness enthusiasts.It can help us exercise our body,enhance our physical fitness,and shape our beautiful figure.However,fitness equipment also needs our good care,regular maintenance and repair,to extend its service life,ensure its safety and functionality.So,how to maintain and repair fitness equipment?Here are some methods and precautions for fitness equipment maintenance and repair.
1、Classification of fitness equipment
According to the function and structure of fitness equipment,we can divide them into two categories:aerobic equipment and strength equipment.
Aerobic equipment refers to those devices that are mainly used to improve cardiorespiratory function,consume calories,reduce body fat,such as treadmills,spinning bikes,elliptical machines,rowing machines,etc.These devices generally have electronic display screens,electric motors,transmission systems,speed change mechanisms and other components.
Strength equipment refers to those devices that are mainly used to increase muscle strength,shape muscle lines,increase bone density,such as dumbbells,barbells,bench press racks,leg training machines,chest training machines,etc.These devices generally have steel pipes,steel cables,weight plates,bearings and other components.
2、Maintenance methods of fitness equipment
Different types of fitness equipment require different maintenance methods,but there are some general principles and steps:
Clean the appearance.Use a soft cloth or a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the fitness equipment,especially sweat stains and dust.Avoid using cleaners containing ammonia or acid,as they may damage the paint or metal.If possible,use a water-based wax to wipe it again to increase gloss and prevent rust.
Check the parts.Check whether the parts of the fitness equipment are intact,whether there are loose,falling off,broken,worn and other conditions.If problems are found,repair or replace them in time.
Lubricate the bearings.Check whether the bearing parts of the fitness equipment are well lubricated,whether there are abnormal noises or jams.If necessary,use special lubricating oil or grease for lubrication.
Adjust and correct.Check whether the operating mechanism,transmission system,speed change mechanism,safety protection device and other parts of the fitness equipment are sensitive and reliable,whether there are errors or misoperations.If necessary,use tools to adjust or correct them.
Maintain power supply.For fitness equipment with electronic display screens or electric motors,ensure that the power supply is sufficient and stable.Avoid using overloaded or overheated sockets or lines.Regularly check whether the power cord and plug are damaged or aged.
3、Maintenance time of fitness equipment
According to the frequency of use and environmental conditions of fitness equipment,we can divide the maintenance time into daily maintenance,weekly maintenance and annual maintenance.
Daily maintenance refers to the maintenance work done after each use or before the end of each day,mainly including cleaning the appearance,checking the parts,lubricating the bearings and so on.These works can be done by the staff or users of the gym.
Weekly maintenance refers to the maintenance work done once a week,mainly including cleaning the electrical box,motor,transmission device and so on;adjusting some clearance of the fitness equipment appropriately;removing rust spots and oil stains on the surface of the fitness equipment and so on.These works can be done by professional maintenance personnel or agents of the manufacturer.
Annual maintenance refers to the maintenance work done once a year,mainly including disassembling some equipment for inspection;cleaning and changing oil for various transmission boxes or transmission systems;hydraulic boxes;cooling boxes;repairing and replacing vulnerable parts;overhauling electrical boxes;motors;repairing lines and so on.These works are generally done by agents or professional maintenance companies of the manufacturer.
