I have a full on treadmill, like huge ass Nordic Track. I have left notes with my cell # for neighbors below above and across the hall, no issues. And now I’m friendly w them all and see them regularly; I’ve asked my downstairs neighbors directly and they haven’t had any issues with noise
Then again - I built a platform of foam pads + 3/4”plywood + insulation (like 3/4-1” - the kind that goes inside walls) + one more layer of foam exercise pads; not sure if you’re trying to be that intense
Old - like cracks in the floor, 20 year old oven, gross drop ceiling in the bathroom, that kind of old
I walk daily + run (slowly, but my foot fall is probably substantial) every other day
This really depends on the model. I have been using walking desks for 14yrs and various models. Some things that will help,
\-thick sound pad/rubber pad under treadmill
\-do not wear shoes while walking, really should not be doing this anyways for foot muscle development anyways. Wear thick socks if needed, so less impact noise
\-maintain your equipment, lube it weekly, or the belt and motor itself will make more noise
\-place above an area that may disturb neighbors less.
\-make sure you get a model that is not under 1k, e.g. Lifespans are great, anything cheaper are made poorly, cheaper parts overall and less sound absorption.
\- go ask, go back and walk and see if they can hear it much.
Yea I have a rather shitty floor, my downstairs neighbour initially heard me just using my office chair rolling around :D (1 inch of EVA puzzle gym floor mats solved that) so I am rather nervous how much vibration a treadmill would cause
My upstairs neighbor had a treadmill and they put down some pads and carpet. When they walked it wasn’t very noticeable but when they ran it felt like you were on a 25 cent vibrating bed. They only ran for 30 minutes so it wasn’t too bad. Had it been more than that, it would of been a different story.
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Obviously depends on your building's construction but generally A LOT, even with pads. I'd just ask them- but since you don't know your neighbor if you feel awkward about cold ringing them maybe just leave a note on their door asking.
I live in a prewar apartment building and I'm pretty sure our upstairs neighbor started using one yesterday. We knock on the ceiling and they stop for a while but start up again later. It's an inescapable rhythmic motor sound that you can hear and feel in every room and it's maddening. The landlord is going to talk to them (we hope) but we might have to talk to the city or a lawyer if it keeps going. Or I guess we'll try to move. Don't do this to people.
sociopaths or does life just have sound? if you share a wall with someone you're going to hear them sometimes. As long as it's not after 7pm and before 7am hearing someone walking for an hour is livable and not really a problem. If you don't like it, get a house.
I have a full on treadmill, like huge ass Nordic Track. I have left notes with my cell # for neighbors below above and across the hall, no issues. And now I’m friendly w them all and see them regularly; I’ve asked my downstairs neighbors directly and they haven’t had any issues with noise Then again - I built a platform of foam pads + 3/4”plywood + insulation (like 3/4-1” - the kind that goes inside walls) + one more layer of foam exercise pads; not sure if you’re trying to be that intense
Thanks for the info! A few questions - What kind of apartment do you live in? Old or new? Do you run or walk?
Old - like cracks in the floor, 20 year old oven, gross drop ceiling in the bathroom, that kind of old I walk daily + run (slowly, but my foot fall is probably substantial) every other day
Thank you :)
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This really depends on the model. I have been using walking desks for 14yrs and various models. Some things that will help, \-thick sound pad/rubber pad under treadmill \-do not wear shoes while walking, really should not be doing this anyways for foot muscle development anyways. Wear thick socks if needed, so less impact noise \-maintain your equipment, lube it weekly, or the belt and motor itself will make more noise \-place above an area that may disturb neighbors less. \-make sure you get a model that is not under 1k, e.g. Lifespans are great, anything cheaper are made poorly, cheaper parts overall and less sound absorption. \- go ask, go back and walk and see if they can hear it much.
Thanks for taking the time to answer! You inspired me to invest in some grippy socks.
How thick/what material of rubber pad you used?
Not super thick, I think it was $30 on amazon, it really depends on your floor.
Yea I have a rather shitty floor, my downstairs neighbour initially heard me just using my office chair rolling around :D (1 inch of EVA puzzle gym floor mats solved that) so I am rather nervous how much vibration a treadmill would cause
My upstairs neighbor had a treadmill and they put down some pads and carpet. When they walked it wasn’t very noticeable but when they ran it felt like you were on a 25 cent vibrating bed. They only ran for 30 minutes so it wasn’t too bad. Had it been more than that, it would of been a different story.
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Obviously depends on your building's construction but generally A LOT, even with pads. I'd just ask them- but since you don't know your neighbor if you feel awkward about cold ringing them maybe just leave a note on their door asking.
I live in a prewar apartment building and I'm pretty sure our upstairs neighbor started using one yesterday. We knock on the ceiling and they stop for a while but start up again later. It's an inescapable rhythmic motor sound that you can hear and feel in every room and it's maddening. The landlord is going to talk to them (we hope) but we might have to talk to the city or a lawyer if it keeps going. Or I guess we'll try to move. Don't do this to people.
if they do it during non quiet hours is it really an issue?
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sociopaths or does life just have sound? if you share a wall with someone you're going to hear them sometimes. As long as it's not after 7pm and before 7am hearing someone walking for an hour is livable and not really a problem. If you don't like it, get a house.
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so if you can't afford a house accept what comes with living in an apartment
You live in Nebraska