What To Do With Old Gym and Fitness Equipment

Is there a place where old fitness equipment and gym machines go to die?  Well, I am not entirely sure about gym equipment heaven but before you simply throw away your old exercise & fitness machines consider these suggestions first.  These can save you more cash, earn a little more or even make someone happy. 

Fix the old equipment

Fix them and breathe new life to old exercise and fitness equipment.  Instead of throwing them away, check to see if you can clean, restore or replace parts.  This is where keeping the manual and literature comes in handy.  You can check out the manufacturer for any parts that you need.  If not, you can opt to find replacements online.  You can save a lot by doing the tweaking yourself.  But for more complicated work you might want to call an expert. 

Sell it

This is a more lucrative way to deal with old home gym equipment.  But of course, the amount you will get depends on the condition of your machines.  The worse shape they are in the less you can get from them.  Think of it this way, fitness training can make you money from anyone willing to purchase your junk.  You may opt to do some restorations and ask for a higher price.  If you can’t find any buyer for your busted aerobic exercise machine perhaps you can just sell it for scrap.  That s still money from old equipment.

Donate it

Here is another way to get rid of your old fitness equipment.  Donating items that are still working can help organizations and communities.  Just make sure that you donate items that are still working.  You don’t want to put people at risk.  Local communities, shelters, church organizations and the like will be more than happy to take in your items.  This option may not get you extra cash but at least you’ll find a new home for your health and fitness machines.  Plus you’ll be doing a good deed. 

Old equipment can either give you extra cash or help some other people.  Throwing them should be at the bottom of your list.  Of course it will entail some work but at least you can get rid of your junk and free up some space.  Making a buck or two along the way is not a bad trade off.  Fitness exercise can be really lucrative – well, not that much though.  

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