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Reasons Why My Treadmill Belt Stops When I Step on It?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Steve Barrett

A "sticking'' belt on most treadmills is a fault that you can fix yourself. To operate smoothly, treadmills require basic maintenance. A constant, smooth action needs a balance of friction and tension between the two rollers at the front and back of the machine.

As a professional writer and personal trainer since 1989, Steve Barrett has been featured in numerous publications, including “The Times” and "Telegraph" newspapers and as a fitness expert on the BBC. He has also lectured and given fitness presentations in more than 30 countries. Barrett holds a Certificate in Education from Wiltshire college and many fitness-industry qualifications.