Treadmill Workouts - How to Get a Good
One
Many people think that there is only one thing to do
when you get on a treadmill; walk or run. Nothing can be
farther from the truth.
Although it is true that walking is the best form of
exercise, you get a good cardiovascular workout and it is
low impact, using a treadmill combined with a little
imagination will give you the best workout time and time
again. When you combine your treadmill exercises with other
methods, the result is a total body workout routine.
Dumbbells and Hand Weights add a new level to your
exercise routine. When you decide to buy a treadmill, it is
because you want to get into shape. While walking is an
excellent routine, adding dumbbells and hand weights will
give you a total body workout. It is important however to
start very slowly to avoid any accidents, and gradually
increase your pace while moving your arms holding the
dumbbells.
Walking backwards sounds silly right? However, when you
walk backward, you are challenging the muscles in your legs
to move in a way that they normally do not. Of course it
goes without saying that you need to start slowly and be
very careful because your balance is also challenged. It is
also important to remember not to hold on to the rails when
you are walking backward. It can result in serious injury.
Be forewarned that when you add this type of exercise to
your routine, you will be very sore; however you will
discover and develop new muscles.
As any professional athlete will tell you, before
starting any workout, warm exercises are crucial. Stretching
is an excellent way to loosen your muscles. Some experts
advise that if you walk fast or run for one minute, than do
it slowly for two minutes, and repeat this up to eight
times, you will be giving yourself an excellent aerobic
workout, which is very good for your heart as well as your
muscles.
Incline intervals is also a great way to get an aerobic
workout on your treadmill. You will need to do warm up
exercises before you start. Incline interval simply means
that you set the incline on your treadmill to a level you
are comfortable with, and walk for five minutes. Reduce the
machine back to normal and walk for five more minutes. When
you repeat this two more times, you will receive the maximum
benefit of the workout.
Toes and Heels is an excellent routing for your treadmill
workout. It is very easy to do, and it will exercise the
muscle in your lower legs and feet.
Start out with your normal routine. After five minutes of
walking, raise yourself up on you’re tiptoes and walk for
thirty seconds and return to your normal walking for another
five minutes. Then do the same procedure only on your heels.
Repeat this procedure two more times. You will definitely
feel the results.
A good routine for your treadmill does not have to be
traditional. You can invent any type of workout you want,
just make sure your check with your doctor or fitness
instructor to make sure it is safe.
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