Put the treadmill in your garage at your own risk.
Treadmill in the garage during the winter.
Disadvantages of storing your treadmill in the garage.
Aside from the cold during winter and the heat during summer if you live in a humid area the moisture might cause problems for your equipment.
My wife on the other hand has no interest in running outside during the winter.
Here are a couple of things to remember for those winter treadmill runs.
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In fact treadmill manufacturers strongly advise against storing your treadmill in your garage especially the cold unheated garage.
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Our garage is unattached to the house and not heated i will be using the treadmill during winter months.
Regardless of where you live in canada and the u s changes of temperature between day and night and during shifts in season will result in extra wear and tear on the system in a garage that isn t climate controlled.
If the treadmill was exposed to below freezing conditions shipping or storage it is recommended that the treadmill be exposed to room temps for 3 hours before use.
Placing them in an out of the way spot such as your garage is a tempting solution.
Treadmills take up quite a bit of space and they don t always match the decor of your home.
This is because extreme weather conditions have a way of damaging the equipment.
The treadmill should be used in 50 to 105 degrees f conditions.
My treadmill is in my garage but i have taken the steps to route our main ac unit in there to ensure it s always comfortable to train in.
Your heart rate values are different on a treadmill.
Any pro s or con s on either side of the basement vs garage.
Without external stimuli like hills wind heat etc your heart rate will be lower.
This spot allows you to get out of your busy house but can be awful if it turns in to a stuffy cinder block during the summer or a frozen igloo during the winter.
My concern is using a treadmill in a garage where the ambient temperature could possibly be as low as 25 deg c.
However manufacturers strongly advise against this especially if the garage is unheated and it could void your warranty.
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It was frustrating to be passed by run walkers during the local.
Does anyone else use their treadmill in a cold garage.
In fact manufacturers often specifically mention that warranties aren t honored when the treadmill is placed in the garage.
Your winter training could prepare you for a great race if you take the time to really plan out your approach.