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30

Why do i get static shock while running on a treadmill?

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after a few minutes jogging, i get shocked when touching the bars of the treadmill. why does this happen and how can i fix that problem?

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4 Responses to “Why do i get static shock while running on a treadmill?”

  1. Dr. L on February 1st, 2010 6:48 am

    I assume you do not get a shock just touching the treadmill when it is on but only after you run on it….then it is static electricity…live with it, heumidify your house…if the former check out the wiring sounds like a poor ground wire.

  2. MersoN on February 2nd, 2010 10:20 am

    sorry but don’t jog.

  3. Kristina D on February 5th, 2010 10:13 am

    Friction coming from your feet hitting the treadmill…causes energy, and therefore static electricity

  4. astatine on February 7th, 2010 3:36 pm

    Your house doesn’t have enough humidity in the air. If you have central heating with a humidity setting, set it higher, otherwise get a portable humidifier and keep it running for a while before you start exercising.

    Any time you have friction, you could have a buildup of static electricity.