I'll admit that I'm kind of annoyed that the colder weather has forced me to move my runs inside. I prefer jogging in the fresh air, and there are many reasons I hate the treadmill. I'm sure you can relate, so here are five easy ways to make your treadmill time more fun and enjoyable.
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The snow's a-flowing where some of you live, and that makes skiers, riders, and snowshoers very happy. To prepare your legs for the excessive stress on your quads, knees, and shins, it's best to condition yourself for the downhill. There are a few commercial treadmills available that offer a decline option, but instead of springing for a brand new piece of equipment, you can just raise the back of the one you have.
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Lately, I have been pressed for time and have been searching for ways to combine strength training and cardio equipment. Trainer Jackie Warner, of Bravo TV's Workout, shared this tip with Prevention, and after trying it last night, I am going to share it with you. Add lunges to your treadmill walking workout.
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It is a common trend during late Autumn to start moving workouts indoors. Treadmills and spin classes are staples of Winter fitness. If layering up to brave the cold keeps you from running, then move your workout inside, but keep these tips in mind:
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If cold weather has forced your workouts indoors, you've probably switched from walking or running outside to moving on a treadmill. Even though I prefer the fresh air and excitement of running in my neighborhood or on woodsy trails, I do love that a treadmill keeps track of my speed and how long I've been on the machine.
However, the treadmill readout can be a little confusing, especially since some machines display your speed in miles per hour and some show it in minutes per mile.
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When running on a treadmill, I believe you should keep the incline set to at least one percent. The added incline helps make up for the lack of environmental resistance indoors, such as wind, making your workout a little tougher. Another reason to set your treadmill incline to at least one percent is to avoid every runner's nemesis, shin splints.
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When I hit the gym, both the treadmill and the elliptical are my go-to machines. Sometimes I prefer the treadmill if I want to work on my speed, and sometimes I want to use the elliptical to give my knees a break and work my upper body more.
Lately I've been loving the treadmill more, though, since it's more like running outside.
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Perhaps there's something to the expression "viral video." Not only does it go viral on the Internet, spreading like a virus from one viewer to the next, but people also catch (like a disease) the desire to copy what they see. Take the "falling on the treadmill" video.
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Even though it's warm, you may not like exercising outside. Maybe your neighborhood isn't safe, you're worried about unhealthy sun exposure, or you have allergies. It's great to belong to a gym and use their equipment, but nothing beats the convenience and comfort of working out at home.
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Changing machines mid-cardio is one of my favorite ways to beat boredom. I love this stationary bike and treadmill mini biathlon because it's a great way to work your entire lower body, all while blasting major calories.
For the first part, hop on a stationary bike and be prepared to work!
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