{"id":29864,"date":"2018-01-08T09:19:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T17:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=2541"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:04","slug":"how-to-move-treadmill-elliptical-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/how-to-move-treadmill-elliptical-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move a Treadmill, Elliptical Trainer, & Heavy Fitness Equipment Without Straining Your Muscles"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve recently decided you\u2019d like to be more physically fit, chances are your internet search history is a tour of your local gyms, fitness centers, and specialty classes. While joining a gym or enrolling in a fitness class may seem like an easy way to get in shape, doing so can be overwhelming. Gyms and fitness classes can be crowded, expensive, and if you have a busy schedule, downright inconvenient (who wants to get up at five in the morning to run on the treadmill before your kids get up? Probably not you).<\/span><\/p>\n

But setting up a gym at home is easy (and much more affordable) than you\u2019d think. By scouring <\/span>Craigslist and OfferUp<\/span><\/a>, you can find sets of weights, ellipticals, and treadmills for \u00a0sale at a steep discount, often barely used. And once you\u2019ve found the perfect piece, it\u2019s time to bring it home. Here\u2019s how to do just that (<\/span>without pulling a muscle<\/span><\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Move a Treadmill<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Source: Ryderwear<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 1: Prep & Check the Treadmill<\/h2>\n

First things first: get to know your treadmill. How heavy is it? Do you still have the manual (if not, can you find it online)? Is there a visible lock\/unlock mechanism? If your treadmill is more than 50 pounds, you\u2019ll need someone to help you lift (like a <\/span>Dolly<\/span><\/a> Helper), and if it\u2019s over 100, a furniture dolly is pretty much a necessity. If there\u2019s no visible locking mechanism, double-check that manual to see if there\u2019s a hidden one, and if there\u2019s not, get ahold of some moving blankets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Disassemble Your Treadmill for Moving<\/h2>\n

Power down and unplug your treadmill. Search your owner\u2019s manual for instructions on how to fold down the standing section of the treadmill. (Depending on your model, the belt section of the treadmill may fold up instead. If this is the case, you\u2019ll fold the larger section up, and you\u2019ll need to take extra care when transporting it to avoid damages.) Follow the directions, and be sure to lock it down so it doesn\u2019t move during transit.<\/span><\/p>\n