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Can a treadmill go upstairs?

littlewren · 2016-02-12 16:52:17

I would like to buy a treadmill, just for walking, definitely no running. For health reasons it will be better for me to use the treadmill for walking rather than go outside walking. I have read countless varying opinions as to whether or not the treadmill can go in an upstairs bedroom and I'm none the wiser. A lot of…

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phil24_7 Posts: 1,535 Forumite

12 February 2016 at 11:20PM

Try to feel through your carpet to find out which way your floorboards run. The joist will be the opossite direction. Try to place the running machine right by the external/party wall (depending on which way the joist run). Doing this will spread any load and minimise any vibrations.

We have a running machine upstairs and whilst it can be heard downstairs whilst in use, it is not very loud.

Regards
Phil

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