Admit it guys, the treadmill is at a much higher risk of going unused that it is at getting damaged by the incline, just do this trick and actually use it, if it dies it dies. (Bit rather it dies working than languish as a drying rack for years)
Hi! With this 3 of 2*4 blocks, what would be the incline #? I was seeing a workout that needed an incline of 12, so I was wondering if this would make it to 12? Thanks!!
It has been SO great! The only issue I have really run into is the fact that the estimated calories are obviously completely wrong. If you're concerned about tracking that I'd suggest wearing your Apple Watch or something!
Excellent, thanks! I added the 2x4's over the weekend and it works great! I ended up turning them on their side to reduce the incline a bit (with them on their side, it's roughly a 12% incline if I did my math right--divided the walking surface length by the different in elevation between level and inclined). Thanks for posting this video - simple, smart solution to getting a much more intense walk in on the treadmill!
Have you ever flipped your plank over and do you know if there is a easy way to tell if you can? My first side plank had a bunch of cracks where I walk run but it didn't rip the soft felt bottomed track belt up very much at all. And it was kind of concave but nice and polished--like the Hubble mirror. So I flipped it over and of course the bottom isn't polished but I could be made of the same mylar coating so I'll try that out but I don't know if it's coated or not. Do you know if that's standard to coat both sides? Is that the intention for both sides to be used?
I think it might work! Some of my followers have been worried about their motors burning out with the height and I think the higher you go the more risk there is to that. I might not double it but I've had a lot of people say they want to go to incline 12 and I suspect one more 2x4 would get you there.
I did it and when I ran on it my body weight forced the motor to spin way faster than its set speed. And my feet span the belt way too fast and the steep incline was not strong enough to hold me up high as I was running. The belt was perfectly tight and the engine belt was also perfectly tight. I wish that there was a trick to stop the motor from spinning ahead of itself. I have a top of the line 3.5 motor on a Sole treadmill and it failed the extra incline completely.
i know this is kinda a late comment but i think you can improve the support design to prevent your block of wood to slide off the treadmill. still a great idea tho
Thank you for the suggestion! Luckily the way this specific treadmill is built, the base is not on an angle, but perpendicular to the ground so it can't slide! I know not all treadmills are built this way though so it is definitely something to be aware of.
Ha ha ha.I used several books on each side to raise my treadmill and it works perfectly because the books go straight across the bottom for more support.
I'd like to point out that this will naked the motor and internal parts of the treadmill wear down much faster than usual. The motor is not meant to withstand the added power needed for the incline.
People have asked how my treadmill is doing after using it this way for about a year. It's running just as well! Yay!!
What’s the model number of your treadmill?
@@cococat904 SF-T440
@@practicalandpretty Thanks for the quick response.
Are you still using the same model and hack?
Admit it guys, the treadmill is at a much higher risk of going unused that it is at getting damaged by the incline, just do this trick and actually use it, if it dies it dies. (Bit rather it dies working than languish as a drying rack for years)
I used a few books that I had and it worked perfectly fine.
Oh books! Easy! Going to try this! Thank you so much for your comment
What a great hack! Smart, Anna.
Hi! With this 3 of 2*4 blocks, what would be the incline #? I was seeing a workout that needed an incline of 12, so I was wondering if this would make it to 12? Thanks!!
Lol this is the tiktok workout right??
Sofia V yess lmaoo and my treadmill doesn’t have an incline option
Hey guys! I think it's an incline of about 8 but if you put another one in there it should boost you up to 12!
@@practicalandpretty thank you!!
Is it safe to use this hack for a new treadmill which lack incline feature
Omg this is what I been looking for
glad you found it!
Brilliant! Can you raise your heart rate into Zone 2 with this incline? (60-70% of max HR)
This is awesome! Have you run into any issues with the treadmill running at a higher angle? Great idea!
It has been SO great! The only issue I have really run into is the fact that the estimated calories are obviously completely wrong. If you're concerned about tracking that I'd suggest wearing your Apple Watch or something!
Excellent, thanks! I added the 2x4's over the weekend and it works great! I ended up turning them on their side to reduce the incline a bit (with them on their side, it's roughly a 12% incline if I did my math right--divided the walking surface length by the different in elevation between level and inclined). Thanks for posting this video - simple, smart solution to getting a much more intense walk in on the treadmill!
@@practicalandpretty Hi, how's it after 6 yrs?
What angle did this raise it to?
Can you run on it without damage? Or do you just use it to walk?
Jist bought a walking pad, and this gonna help doing 30 15 30 challenge
what's that? haven't heard of that challenge sounds cool!
Do you think yoga blocks would have the same effect?
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Hey my Welso tredmill is a 6% incline...how much do i need to get a 12 incline? Please help me out mama needs to lose the baby weight
@Anna McNamara
Have you tried??
Have you ever flipped your plank over and do you know if there is a easy way to tell if you can? My first side plank had a bunch of cracks where I walk run but it didn't rip the soft felt bottomed track belt up very much at all. And it was kind of concave but nice and polished--like the Hubble mirror. So I flipped it over and of course the bottom isn't polished but I could be made of the same mylar coating so I'll try that out but I don't know if it's coated or not. Do you know if that's standard to coat both sides? Is that the intention for both sides to be used?
How to run 🏃♀️ on Non inclined treadmill?
How much higher could you go? Like if you doubled the amount of 2x4s woudl that work too?
I think it might work! Some of my followers have been worried about their motors burning out with the height and I think the higher you go the more risk there is to that. I might not double it but I've had a lot of people say they want to go to incline 12 and I suspect one more 2x4 would get you there.
I did it and when I ran on it my body weight forced the motor to spin way faster than its set speed. And my feet span the belt way too fast and the steep incline was not strong enough to hold me up high as I was running. The belt was perfectly tight and the engine belt was also perfectly tight. I wish that there was a trick to stop the motor from spinning ahead of itself. I have a top of the line 3.5 motor on a Sole treadmill and it failed the extra incline completely.
Very interesting thank you for sharing for other viewers so they can see this. I obviously only tried my treadmill so this is good info!
Did it at least work at lower speed? Thanks.
Thank you!!
what if you use a Yoga Mat instead?
It might work! It might be too pliable though.
Nice great hack
i know this is kinda a late comment but i think you can improve the support design to prevent your block of wood to slide off the treadmill. still a great idea tho
Thank you for the suggestion! Luckily the way this specific treadmill is built, the base is not on an angle, but perpendicular to the ground so it can't slide! I know not all treadmills are built this way though so it is definitely something to be aware of.
Ha ha ha.I used several books on each side to raise my treadmill and it works perfectly because the books go straight across the bottom for more support.
@@theresabeard5733 good idea 💡
my treadmill only goes up to a 10 incline and i need a 12, is it okay to put this under a treadmill that’s already inclined?
I think that would be fine! In fact you would likely only need one board for that.
I'd like to point out that this will naked the motor and internal parts of the treadmill wear down much faster than usual. The motor is not meant to withstand the added power needed for the incline.
You are an idiot
I agree: The threadmill will be damaged after this modification IF a "heavier" person will use it.
@@kleenex3000 how heavy are we talking about lol
Isn’t it easier for the motor as it pulls runner down and gravity makes it easier? It’s harder for the runner as they have to keep climbing.
@@reachsatish are you using this hack
i used square garden stones
the motor of your carpet will fall in pane after this change. it is not made for that. beware
Nice.
Or use bricks