Treadmill static shocks

[throwaway4372]

I had a walking pad before that would give me static shocks, it was cheap and nasty and broke.

I've eventually got round to replacing it, this time spending many times more and getting a treadmill that seems decent quality, but I'm still getting static shocks.

I google'd, and treadmill static shocks seem to be a common thing, but none of the explanations offered seem relevant or helpful. I find it hard to believe everyone's just tolerating the shocks.

Any treadmill nerds here know what to do about this?

 

[throwaway4372]

what clothing are you wearing when on it?

Cotton shorts, t-shirt, socks
Sketchers trainers (go walk)
Nothing special about any of that AFAIK

 

[throwaway4372]

Nope there's no carpet. Floors are laminate and treadmill is on a mat.

 

[throwaway4372]

Thanks I'll test these suggestions when the heatwave is over