Treadmill Duty Cycle Explained – Continuous vs Intermittent Use
Understand the crucial difference between a continuous duty commercial treadmill and an intermittent duty home model. Learn what duty cycle means for longevity.
What is a Treadmill's Duty Cycle?
Defining duty cycle as the amount of time a machine can be run versus the time it needs to rest and cool down within a given period.
Continuous Duty: The Commercial Standard
Commercial treadmills are designed with robust motors (AC), superior cooling, and durable components to handle being used back-to-back for hours on end.
Intermittent Duty: The Home Use Reality
Home treadmills are designed for one or two users per day for shorter periods. Using them in a commercial setting will lead to rapid overheating and premature failure.
How Duty Cycle Impacts Motors and Electronics
Explaining how exceeding the duty cycle leads to overheating of the motor and motor control board, the primary cause of failure in home treadmills used too intensively.