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Fitness Download of the Day: Treadmill Workouts
This week's Get Fit For 2010 challenge is all about inspiring you to move. Since the weather is too chilly for most people to enjoy a run outside, many of you are turning to the treadmill. To beat boredom and burn major calories, I developed four different treadmill workouts: Beginner, Intermediate Intervals, Running Hills, and Sprint Intervals.
The 500-Calorie-Burning Treadmill Workout
This is the year — 2010 is all about getting fit. Though some of you have big weight loss goals, others have just a few pesky pounds left to burn off. Those can be the hardest to get rid of, and sometimes eating healthy and exercising daily just doesn't do the trick.
You Asked: My Feet Go Numb on the Treadmill
Hey Fit,
I started my New Year's resolution a little early by joining a gym a few weeks ago. I've been using the treadmill, jogging for 30 minutes, but about 15 minutes or so into my run, my feet start to go numb. I'm not cold, so what's up with that, and how can I prevent this annoying sensation?
Cardio Workout: Beginner Treadmill
Are you returning to running in 2010? Did you vow to start running as a healthy resolution? I created a beginner treadmill workout to help get you started.
Help, I'm Afraid of the Treadmill
FitSugar reader ccath posted this question in our RunningSugar community group.
I'm planning on joining my college gym really soon. I've been doing lots of push-ups — sometimes I do 500 in a day, not exaggerating — but I still feel fat.
Do You Always Use the Same Machine at the Gym?
I think it's a no brainer that the treadmill and elliptical are the most popular machines at the gym. They are usually more treadmills and ellipticals than other machines and they're the only ones I ever see people waiting in line for. I'll even admit that I have a tendency to always book it to the treadmill.
Beat Boredom on Your Next Fitness Walk
If you have knee pain, asthma, or just don't like running, walking for exercise is an excellent option. It's free, you can do it anywhere, and since it's low impact, you're less likely to injure yourself with this form of exercise. The only problem is that it can be very boring, so here are some ways to pep up your walks.
How Bob Harper Almost Made Alison Sweeney Cry
If you've ever wondered what it might be like to train with The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper, check out this clip of Alison Sweeney's appearance on the Bonnie Hunt Show. Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser and soap opera actress, says Harper pushed her farther than she's ever gone before — almost to the point of tears!
Do you push yourself when working out?
Pros and Cons of the Treadmill
If you enjoy walking or running, sometimes exercising outside just isn't an option, so the treadmill is your saving grace. It's one of the most common pieces of gym equipment used, so check out some of its benefits and disadvantages.
Pros
Cons
- Rain, sleet, snow, blazing sun, and pitch black can't keep you from using the treadmill, so no matter what the weather or time of day, you can always get in a workout.
- The terrain is always free of rocks, trash, dog poo, and ice, so you don't have to worry about where you're stepping.
Which Do You Prefer: Treadmill or Elliptical?
As the weather changes and the days shorten, I do a bit more cardio inside on a machine. 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. What about you?
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