Use Treadmill Mats

With any treadmill, it's a good idea to get a treadmill mat to put underneath it. There are a couple of reasons for this. First of all, adding your own weight to that of the treadmill, and keeping it on one specific area of your floor or carpeting, can cause damage or indentation over time. Second, you will improve the life expectancy of your treadmill - if you're using it on bare carpet, little fibers can get into the motor and clog it up. Also, a treadmill mat will reduce vibrations that tend to cause long term damage to the motor. Third and finally, if your motor goes bad it could leak small amounts of oil. That's rare, but it's possible, and it's a cheap risk to avoid.