No Headphones? 5 Ways to Entertain Yourself on the Treadmill


Updated 02/11/12 1:56 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Not Be Bored on the Treadmill

I love running on the treadmill, but let's be honest: it's not the most entertaining workout. I usually distract myself from counting down the minutes with a good playlist, audiobook, or tuning in to the gym's TVs. When I forget to take my running headphones, however, I have to entertain myself in an entirely different way. Here are some ways to keep yourself entertained (not to mention Read more

Treadmill vs. Stationary Bike


Updated 01/14/12 6:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 40 comments

Calories Burned on Treadmill vs. Stationary Bike

When it comes to working out some people love the treadmill and others are all about using a stationary bike. Is one better at burning more calories though? Take this quiz to find out. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Take the Quiz Read more

How Fast Am I Moving on the Treadmill?


Updated 01/13/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 15 comments

Treadmill Conversion Chart

If frigidly chilly weather has made it unbearable to walk or run outside, you've probably moved your workouts indoors to the trusty treadmill. Although I prefer the fresh air and excitement of exercising in my neighborhood or on woodsy trails, I do love that a treadmill keeps track of my speed and how long I've been working out. However, the treadmill readout can be a little confusing, Read more

Intense Cardio For Those Who Hate the Treadmill


Updated 10/31/11 2:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Intense Cardio to Do If You Hate the Treadmill

I'm a fan of the treadmill, but I have many otherwise fitness-loving friends who'd rather do almost anything else than a 30-minute gym run. If you're the same, here are other ways to reap the same calorie-burning benefits without a seemingly boring run. Try a different machine: Think your cardio only comes from the treadmill? Think again. Raise your heart rate with another machine at the gym. Read more

The 500-Calorie-Burning Treadmill Workout


Updated 02/05/12 10:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 30 comments

How to Burn 500 Calories on the Treadmill

Weight loss on your mind? Kick it up a notch in the workout department with this 41-minute interval workout for the treadmill that will burn about 500 calories. Complete it five times in a week and you are well on your way to burning an extra 3,500 calories — the magic number of calories it takes to lose one pound in a week. This means you would need to cut out about 150 calories daily from Read more

Treadmill Tips, Workouts, and Tricks For All Fitness Levels


Updated 05/23/11 9:13 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Treadmill Workouts and Tips

If you're stuck indoors, treadmills are an excellent way to get in some cardio time — minus wet weather or pollen counts. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced treadmill user, here is everything you need to know to get the most out of this favorite cardio machine. Treadmill Workout Routines: These four different treadmill workouts: beginner, intermediate intervals, running hills, and Read more

Do You Suffer From Exercise Equipment Buyer's Remorse?


Updated 04/07/11 2:04 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 4 comments

Do You Regret Purchasing an Exercise Machine?

Pop into a Saturday garage sale and you'll surely see one of these exercise machines for sale. Price tag? $50 or best offer. These high-ticket items used to be all the rage until they started collecting dust in our basements when we decided we'd rather get fit outside or go to the gym. After our Guess the Fad Exercise Quiz, I couldn't help but think of the exercise equipment I no longer use but Read more

What's Your Average Treadmill Speed?


Updated 08/16/11 1:11 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

What Is Your Average Speed on the Treadmill?

It's nearing the end of a long Winter, and chances are high that you've been logging some indoor miles on the treadmill. Lately, I've been rocking a negative split run on the machine. This keeps me upping the speed of the treadmill as my workout moves along, but my average speed is 6.3 miles per hour. I know for some that this might feel like a snail's pace, but for others a wee bit fast — to Read more

Get Up and Get Moving: Your Older Self Will Thank You


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

How Exercise Reverses the Aging Process

I know I'm preaching to the choir when I say that exercise does a body good. Not only does it make your exterior look svelte, but it also heals your insides too. Well a recent study at McMaster University took it to the next level, analyzing the role that exercise plays in the aging process. What they found is that the aging process occurs because of defects to our mitochondria — mitochondria Read more

Get Fit Challenge 5: A Reader's Treadmill Workout


Updated 02/11/11 2:05 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

20 Minute Incline Treadmill Workout

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood shared her treadmill workout for the fifth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway. I really enjoy walking or running outdoors, but it's been way too cold here in VA for outdoor workouts so I've been a gym rat for the past few months. Here's one of my recent treadmill workouts. I like it because it switches from walking to running and also changes inclines, Read more