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Follow on Google News | Speaker and Health Club Insurance Expert Ken Reinig Talks Treadmill SafetyBy: Reinig Insurance Solutions Lakewood, Co: November 22, 2016– Ken Reinig, well-known risk management specialist, posted a new article on his website entitled "Don't Be A Space Cadet With Your Club's Treadmills." Reinig writes, "Though we do live in what could be called "the space age" with all of our technical space-age gadgets and savvy, some club owners simply space out when it comes to protecting themselves against liability claims that come as a result of treadmills mishaps." Reinig relates a personal story to illustrate. He writes, "When I was a kid I loved watching the Jetsons cartoon show. I'll never forget the one where George Jetson takes his dog, Astro for a walk. The Jetsons really lived in the Space Age. In fact, they didn't even have streets and parks where they could walk the dogs. George had to walk Astro on a treadmill on his terrace." According to Reinig's story, "While George is walking the dog, a cat jumps on the treadmill in front of Astro and the chase is on.The speed of the treadmill escalates to the point that George can no longer keep up the pace and he falls on the belt." He continues adding, "Unlike in real life, George is not catapulted off the back of the treadmill like your members would be, nor is he hurt. That's what can happen in cartoons. Instead for the sake of a good laugh, the cartoonist has George remaining on the belt as it spins around while he tries in vain to regain his balance. It was a funny cartoon, but in real life when someone falls on a treadmill in a health club it can spell lawsuit." The entire article can be read at http://theinsuranceguy.com/ Learn more about Ken Reinig at theinsuranceguy.com About Ken Reinig: The fitness industry's leading risk management specialist, Ken is the past president and founder of Association Insurance Group and has been insuring health clubs, instructors, and personal trainers for over 20 years. End
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