Treadmill Workout

Even if you're a cardio fanatic, running on a treadmill can become a bit stale. To fight boredom you need to mix up your program with intervals and adding incline work. I just made a downloadable version of four of my favorite treadmill workouts, so now you don't have to go to the gym empty handed and come up with cardio routines on the fly. You can print out this PDF of treadmill workouts and take it to the gym. After printing, just fold the paper into fourths so you can easily follow the workout you've selected.

If beginning or returning to running for cardio is one of your 2009 goals, you should try this simple treadmill workout. Using a treadmill during the inclement weather of Winter is a fine way to get into the sport. I am a firm believer in easing into your relationship with running since you need to give your body time to adjust to the physical demands. Mixing walking and running is a great way to get your heart rate up while priming your body for distance and speed. I have made a 40-minute walking/running workout, and if you're new to running you should certainly check it out.

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There are a thousand and one ways to work out on a treadmill, but my favorite is intervals. Once you set your pace on the treadmill, you can't really cheat and slow down since the speed is constant. The set speed helps me push myself out of comfort zone, which is one of the elements of interval training. I like the following workout because the recovery time of a minute, at a slow speed, is just enough for my heart rate to go down and for me to rev myself for the next interval. We all know that interval training can help you lose belly fat.

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Many runners dread hills and actively avoid them, which if you live in the SF Bay Area can be a rather difficult task. Running hills is a great way to build both speed and stamina, so you shouldn't avoid those hills especially if you're training for a race. It is rare to find a course that is completely free of incline. Don't worry if hills are hard to come by in your neck of the woods, I created a nice entry level hill workout for the treadmill. It is a basic workout — a slow climb and a slow descent. The gradual increase of incline will help you build your hill running stamina. Feel free to play around with the elements — speed, incline and duration — to make the workout work for you.

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If the heat of August is forcing you to move your workouts inside, you can still challenge yourself with virtual hills. Yep, I am talking about working the incline on the treadmill. By increasing the incline, you can really work your backside while getting your heart rate up too. Think of this workout as a hike that features a really steep hill. While the scenery at your gym will not compare to the wonders of nature, at least you don't need to carry a backpack. Plus, the treadmill has a convenient cup holder for your water bottle so you can stay hydrated easily.

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The NYC gym Peak Performance is where celebs like Claire Danes, who trains with gym owner Joe Dowdell, get their sweat on. I just tried this anaerobic interval sprint workout for the treadmill created by Peak Performance trainer Kaitlin Kay. Let me just remind you that interval training is a great way to dramatically improve your cardiovascular fitness while also increasing your body’s potential to burn fat, making this a great workout if you are training for a race or trying to lose weight. You should, however, have a strong running base before adding sprinting intervals into your workouts.

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This is an easy cardio workout that anyone can do. You go at your own pace and then you're able to switch it up entirely by trying out a new machine. If you're gym is super crowded when you go, then you may be better off tying my other cardio routines so you don't have to wait in line midway through your workout.

• Start by getting on a treadmill or elliptical. Warm up at an easy pace for five minutes.
• After your warm-up, go two miles at a moderate/hard pace. Try and keep your heart rate in 65-80 percent of your max.
• Once you've completed your two miles then hop on a stationary bike, rower, or StepMill for an additional 15 minutes. Be sure to keep your heart rate up and not let it dip below 65 percent of your max.
• Cool down for five minutes.

Not sure what your heart rate is? Check out my calculator to get an idea.

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