Treadmill Tips

Using a treadmill is a great way to get a low-impact aerobic workout. It is safe and can be used no matter what the weather is outside.

These treadmill tips will help you have a safe and effective treadmill workout:

√ Always mount and dismount your treadmill when the belt is stopped.

√ Don’t hunch over; stand relatively upright with your head and chest up and your shoulders back.

√ Keep your hips tucked directly beneath your torso.

√ Let the arms swing naturally; holding on to the treadmill will decrease the effectiveness of your treadmill workout.

√ Increase the speed and/or incline gradually and only when you are moving comfortably.

√ Walk, jog, or run at the front end of the tread where the controls can be easily reached.

√ Always drink plenty of water before, during, and after your treadmill workout.

The following treadmill tips will serve as a guide for buying a treadmill that will help you reach your health and fitness goals safely and efficiently:

• Make sure the treadmill is sturdy and doesn’t wobble.

• Make sure the maximum speed and incline is suitable for your fitness goals.

• Make sure the control buttons are easy to reach.

• Make sure the display is easy to read.

• Test the treadmill to be sure it is smooth, sturdy, and runs quietly.

• Check the extra features to be sure everything you want is included. Some to consider: water bottle holder and heart rate monitor.

Aerobic conditioning will help you fight cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other diseases. These and other diseases are on the rise because of the obesity epidemic.

Here are some fat loss tips to help you use your treadmill more effectively:

• Increase the incline. Whether you are walking, jogging, or running this will increase the number of calories burned.

• Increase the length of your exercise session to 30-60 minutes. You receive some aerobic benefit doing 20 minutes, but the fat-burning is greatly enhanced after 20 minutes.

• Incorporate interval training into your treadmill workout routine. Exercising at different levels of intensity during a workout has been shown to burn more fat.

• Perform aerobic exercise more frequently. It’s really very simple: more exercise = more calories burned = more fat loss.

Following these treadmill tips will help you purchase, use, and benefit from your treadmill workout each and every time.

Contact Elite Wellness Coaching for further assistance in losing fat, gaining endurance, and improving your health and wellness.

Always consult your physician prior to beginning any exercise program.

To learn more click on one of the following topics:

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