Treadmill Accessories

Treadmill accessories help you to train more comfortably, more safely and more durably. In this category you will find accessories that improve the use of your treadmill and help you to properly maintain your machine. Think of lubricants for the running surface, mats for floor protection and sound dampening, heart rate accessories, safety keys and extra handrails for more support.

Which accessory is most relevant depends mainly on how you use your treadmill. If you want to limit wear and keep the running surface smooth, maintenance is the most important. If you train at home and want to protect your floor or dampen noise, a mat is often a logical first step. If you use the treadmill for rehabilitation or want extra safety while walking, handrails or a replacement emergency stop are more relevant.

With the right accessories you get more out of your treadmill and often also extend the lifespan of the machine.

Why choose treadmill accessories?

A good treadmill is the foundation, but the right accessories make the use more pleasant and practical. Some accessories are primarily intended for maintenance, others increase comfort, safety or support during training.

That is precisely why this category is not only interesting as a supplement to a new treadmill, but also if you want to better maintain or expand your current machine. Also read our blog 9 tips for buying a treadmill for more information about good use and maintenance.

Who are treadmill accessories suitable for?

Treadmill accessories are suitable for everyone who wants to get more out of their treadmill, but the choice differs per usage situation.

If you train at home, mats and maintenance products are often particularly interesting. A mat helps to protect your floor and dampen noise, while good lubricant helps to keep the running surface smooth. Also view our range of treadmills for the most suitable models for home use.

If you use the treadmill more intensively or want to train more specifically, heart rate accessories can be useful. When safety or support is important, such as during recovery or supervised use in a professional environment, safety keys, emergency stops and handrails are logical additions.

What treadmill accessories will you find in this category?

Maintenance and lubrication

A treadmill needs maintenance to keep running pleasantly and smoothly. Lubricants for the running surface help the running belt to glide smoothly over the running board and support normal maintenance of your machine.

Mats and floor protection

Mats are particularly interesting if you want to protect your floor and limit noise or vibrations. Especially for home use this is often one of the most practical accessories. Also view our broader range of fitness mats for floor protection in your complete home gym.

Heart rate accessories

If you want to train more specifically on heart rate, a heart rate armband or chest strap are logical accessories. These are particularly interesting if you want to train by effort or work with a compatible training system. Also view our range of heart rate monitors for accurate heart rate monitoring during your treadmill workout.

Safety and replacement parts

Practical parts such as a safety key or emergency stop also fall within this category. This is particularly relevant when an existing part needs to be replaced or when safety is an important point of attention.

Handrails and extra support

For some users, extra support is important. Handrails or REHA-rails are then particularly interesting when safety, balance or guidance plays a greater role.

How do you choose the right treadmill accessory?

The best choice starts with the question of what you want to improve about the use of your treadmill.

1. Do you primarily want to do maintenance?

Then lubricants are often the most important. Good maintenance helps to keep the running surface smooth and limit unnecessary wear.

2. Do you want to protect floor and space?

Then a mat is often the most logical choice. Especially for home use it helps to spare your floor and dampen noise.

3. Do you want to train more safely or with more support?

Then look at emergency stops, safety keys or handrails. These are particularly relevant when extra security or support is important.

4. Do you want to train more specifically?

Then heart rate accessories are more interesting, for example if you want to train by effort or work with a compatible system.

5. Pay attention to compatibility

Not every accessory fits every treadmill. Especially with emergency stops, handrails and specific extensions it is important to carefully check whether the accessory is suitable for your model.

When are treadmill accessories particularly interesting?

Treadmill accessories are most valuable in three situations.

The first is maintenance. If you use your treadmill regularly, good maintenance is not a luxury but part of normal use. The second is home comfort. Then mats and practical supplements are particularly interesting. The third is safety and support, for example during rehabilitation or when multiple different users train on the same machine.

That is why this category is not one type of accessories page, but primarily a practical collection page for maintenance, protection and expansion.

Our advice

Don't start with as many accessories as possible at once, but first look at where the most gain lies for you. For most users that is one of these three: good maintenance, a solid mat or extra safety during training.

Our advice is therefore simple: if you use your treadmill regularly, start with maintenance and floor protection. If you are looking for more support or safety, look specifically at handrails, emergency stops or other model-specific accessories. This way you buy purposefully and prevent choosing accessories that add little in practice.

Need help with your choice?

Would you like to buy treadmill accessories but are you not yet sure which accessories best suit your treadmill and use? We will be happy to help you further with all your questions. You can reach our treadmill specialists by phone on +31 (0)413-256800, send an email or visit our store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about treadmill accessories

Which treadmill accessories are the most important?

That depends on your use. For many users, lubricant and a mat are the most logical first accessories, because they help with maintenance, floor protection and ease of use.

Why is lubricant for a treadmill important?

Lubricant helps the running belt to glide smoothly over the running board and supports normal maintenance of your treadmill.

Do I need a mat under my treadmill?

That is often wise, especially for home use. A mat helps to protect your floor and can also dampen noise and vibrations.

Are handrails or REHA-rails suitable for every treadmill?

No. This type of accessory is often model-specific. Always check carefully whether the rail or handle fits your specific treadmill. The same applies to safety keys and emergency stops.

Can I also use heart rate accessories with my treadmill?

That is possible, but it depends on the compatibility of your machine. Always check what your treadmill supports.