subject: How To Get The Most Out Your Treadmill Workouts [print this page] Treadmills are the most popular exercise machines that are used today. Just about any time of day if pass your local gym
you'll see people working out on a treadmills. More people are buying treadmills for their homes which make a workout more
flexible and convenient. Here are some of the best ways to get the most out of your treadmill workouts.
Prevent Injuries by Warming Up
Before you run at an accelerated pace, you need to do an adequate warm up. Even if you've warmed up already with other
exercises, like bicycling or weight training, you should still start at an easy pace and maintain this pace for a minimum of
a one mile. If you do this, you'll reduce your chances of injury to your Achilles tendons or shin muscles. Without any prior
workouts, you should warm up for a minimum of two miles or about 15 minutes. If you happen to be over 40, you should also add
another five minutes to your warm up.
After, you've completed the warm up phase of your workout, you will be able to set your pace and incline on your treadmill in
order to get the intensity of the workout that you want. In order to find a comfortable rhythm you need to work on perfecting
your running form by studying yourself in a mirror. Don't raise your feet too high off the running surface and try to
increase your stride. You need to focus on pushing off with your toes rather than your heels. If you take longer strides as
opposed to higher ones, you'll create less impact on your body.
Using the Incline Function for Hill Training
You may enjoy running and like to run outdoors. But there are times when you should consider working out on a treadmill. You
will frequently find that you will get a more intense workout if they alternate running on an incline and running on an even
grade. You should also alternate fast sprints with an easy jog during your workouts on a treadmill. In addition, when you are
running on a treadmill you should use a fan that blows towards your treadmill in order to simulate an outdoor breeze. Also
keep a water bottle oat the ready to keep you hydrated.
A treadmill is the perfect way to be consistent in your workouts. When you are using a treadmill, you don't have to worry
about your allergies or the weather. In addition, you will have more control over your workouts. The fact is that you will be
able to control variability, intensity, length, incline grades, and pace of your workout.
