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Between New Year’s resolutions, milestone birthdays, and seeing someone near and dear go through a health struggle, we often pick up items like exercise equipment, hoping to improve something about our unhealthy lifestyle. We plan to use them, improve our lives, and feel better about ourselves.
Then something comes up; we get busy, and those pieces of exercise equipment begin to collect dust.
Don’t worry; you’re not alone if this is familiar to you. Many people have old exercise machines taking up space in their homes. These machines are often impulse purchases that end up being used only for a few months.
If you’ve got an unused treadmill, elliptical machine, or any other type of exercise equipment cluttering your home, we can help you get rid of it fast here at Junk King. We specialize in exercise equipment removal, among other types of junk removal, so you can get those items out of your home and get your space back. You won’t even have to lift a finger – our prompt and friendly crew will handle everything from start to finish.
We All Buy Exercise Equipment with the Best of Intentions
Most people have old workout equipment gathering dust in their homes because they wanted to improve their health and fitness but couldn’t keep up the momentum of using it regularly. Life gets in the way, and we all can understand that.
When you start a new exercise program, you should commit to it for the long haul, and long-term results only come from long-term commitment. The problem is, using old, dusty equipment can become a health hazard instead of an item that helps you feel better.
Exercising with old equipment is not only unhealthy, but it’s also a safety hazard. If you purchased used equipment to begin with, the manufacturers might no longer be in business. The equipment may also no longer receive updates or have repair parts available.
Using old equipment means you or someone inside your home could get hurt. That is never worth the risk.
Why Junk King?
Turning to Junk King allows you to get affordable exercise equipment removal without the danger of hurting yourself. On top of that, it also allows you to remove the rest of the junk around the house in one quick appointment. You call, set up a window for our crew to come by, we pick up your junk, and we leave. Best of all, you do not need to be home for us to dispose of your junk!
Junk King is known as an eco-friendly brand because we take the time to recycle everything we can out of every item we pick up. We strip down appliances and big pieces of equipment, like your exercise equipment, removing everything that can be recycled. Then, the few items that are left are all that find their way into the trash.
By calling and setting up an appointment for junk removal in San Diego, you help the environment while also reclaiming your space. It’s a win-win!
What is the Best Method for Disposing of Exercise Equipment?
You have three main methods when it comes to exercise equipment removal. First, you can look into fitness equipment recycling. Next, you can sell your old treadmill or weight-lifting machines. Finally, you can look into fitness equipment disposal. Each option has pros and cons and will take different amounts of time out of your busy schedule.
For most people, the best way to get rid of old exercise equipment is to schedule a pickup with Junk King. Our crew will arrive at your home and load up your old equipment with absolutely no effort on your part. All you have to do is either have your junk in one area for the crew to pick up or point to what you want them to take. Our team will take it from there.
Recycle Your Old Exercise Equipment
Many components of exercise equipment can be recycled through metal recycling. It can be challenging to determine which companies offer fitness equipment recycling. Instead of sorting through a bunch of companies, you can make your life easier and just call Junk King.
We take working and broken exercise equipment and recycle every component possible. Some of the more common exercise equipment types you may need to recycle include:
- Old treadmills
- Cardio equipment
- Elliptical machines
- Weights and weight-lifting machines
- Stair climbers and aerobic steppers
- Stationary bikes
- Rowing machines
- Strength-training equipment
Sell your Exercise Equipment on eBay or OfferUp
Selling your exercise equipment can be a great way to make some extra cash. This extra cash can be beneficial if you’re trying to finance a new exercise machine. However, you should be aware that certain types of equipment can be difficult to sell. Plus, it can take a significant portion of your time taking pictures, creating a description, and listing your piece of exercise equipment.
An old treadmill, for example, can be a great source of cash. However, you should know that these machines can be very expensive to ship and require someone to pick them up in a large SUV or truck to transport them if you offer a local pickup. If you plan to sell your treadmill via online auction sites like eBay, be sure to factor in the cost of shipping the machine to the buyer.
Exercise equipment such as weight stations or dumbbells may be a bit easier to sell. Sometimes you can also sell your equipment to a local gym or health club. However, you will still struggle with the time it takes to sell and arrange pickup or shipping.
Save Your Back & Hire Professionals
Here at Junk King San Diego, we do our best to make hiring us as simple as possible. When you decide to get rid of your old exercise equipment, you’ll have to determine how to move it out of your home. The easiest solution for most people is to hire professionals for exercise equipment removal. That way, the professionals come in, get the job done, and the caller gets their space back. By calling in professionals, callers get many benefits, including:
- No risk of getting injured while trying to carry one of these massive pieces of exercise equipment.
- The walls will not take damage if professional crews take the old equipment away.
- You do not have to try and move that old exercise equipment up or down any stairs, depending on its location.
While you may be able to lift the smaller pieces, heavier machines may be too difficult to move. If so, you risk straining your back and putting your health at risk.
There’s also the risk that you could hurt your home if you try to lift and move equipment on your own. Luckily, Junk King San Diego has a team of professionals who are more than happy to help you get rid of your old exercise equipment.
Our crew will lift and move any items you don’t want, ensuring they are handled properly. Your items will be loaded onto our truck and hauled away, leaving you with extra time and space in your life.
Create a Space for Healthy Lifestyle Changes
It’s easy to fall into unhealthy patterns when feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. To make it easier to adopt healthier habits and stick to them long-term, create a space for yourself where you can be completely undisturbed so that you can focus on your goals.
For example, set up an area within your kitchen where you can begin preparing healthier food options. Once you clean out your garage, set up exercise equipment you will see each day when you come home from work. Take an area of your basement and create an exercise spot, so you do not have to make extra time to drive to a gym. If you do not currently have this type of space, then make some. Put together a box or corner of junk items you no longer need, then decide what you need in your healthy space.
Make this space your own and fill it with things that help you feel inspired. Set yourself up for success. Start with small changes, like going for a walk each morning. Once this is routine, pick up some new exercise equipment so you can work on your health.
By creating a place where you feel comfortable making changes and sticking with them, you’ll be more likely to follow through with your goals.
Exercise Your Right to Hire Junk King San Diego!
Exercising is a great way to improve your health, live a longer life, and people of all ages can enjoy it. It is an excellent way to spend your free time, which is why so many people opt for a new workout routine. However, using old exercise equipment stored in your garage or basement for a long time could be dangerous.
Get back the space you had with your old equipment by turning to Junk King. We can help with sport supply disposal in San Diego, giving you peace of mind for making an eco-friendly choice and giving you back the space you need to kickstart these healthy habits.
Call or text us here at Junk King San Diego to schedule a treadmill removal, stationary bike disposal, or sport supply recycling. Then, you will have the room you need to begin your new healthy habits right away!
