Hi! Im 22, and extremely unfit! Have never been sporty and i hate exercise. But i've bought a treadmill to avoid trekking off to the gym, and to force myself to do something! I suffer from low blood sugar, and low blood pressure, and so just faint when i get too active! What is a good way to start exercising on my treadmill (
times, speed etc) without over exerting, and losing weight!!!!! (very nb) I realise i will build it up slowly.. Thank you!
2006-09-11 05:25:58 · 17 answers · asked by PennyLane 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Okay - the biggest thing you will have to watch is the blood sugars. Make sure you aren't exercising late in the afternoon or before you eat in the morning, this will keep your glucose in-line. Also, start at a comfortable walk and measure how long it take your heart rate to "kick in". Once you have found those levels comfortably, you can slowly walk / jog and start seeing the benefits quickly!
Don't worry about your speed or anything - just keep that heart rate up, don't strain yourself, and BE DEDICATED!
Best of Luck - cheers!
2006-09-11 05:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by SugarByte 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Start with the treadmill level (not inclined) and what ever speed you are comfortable with. If you're extremely unfit, that might be about 2 miles per hour. Do it for 15 minutes and see how you feel. If you want to increase the speed somewhat during your 15 minutes, that's fine. Then gradually increase your speed up to 3 MPH, and your time up to 20 minutes. Then start including some uphill work in your routine, assuming your treadmill has an incline feature.
Be sure to stretch your ankles and legs some before you start. And if something starts hurting, stop.
2006-09-11 05:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it at a speed just short of jogging, so you are walking as fast as you can...then use the treadmill to walk for an hour every day.
Then later in the evening, set the treadmill's speed to just a bit faster than that speed so you are jogging, really, really slow...and do that for 20 minutes every other day.
After a while, you'll be able to jog it a little faster each week, and before you know it you may even be able to push it out so you're jogging more than 20 minutes a day. Keep walking every day though, because that can count for up to 90% of your aerobic excercize...you should also do some strength training, but for now just start out with the treadmill.
Also, watch how many calories you eat in a day, and how many fat calories specifically...
2006-09-11 05:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your body. Start the treadmill at a slow speed and gradually increase it until your body is comfortable with the motion. Don't over exert yourself. Also, have the room open (open windows, fan) so you won't get dizzy. Have water near you and play your favorite jams. Don't think of it as a workout... Think of it as an activity you will enjoy, that's why you should add music, or set the environment. Good Luck.
2006-09-11 06:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by tiggerabdou 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does yours have a warm up setting? Mine does. It's very slow. You could start with that and work your way up. The first time I got on a treadmill I was fine, but really dizzy when I got off. My husband had the same thing happen to him. It was only that one time. I think after that our brains got used to it. (-: I just thought I should tell you about that in case you thought it was from your blood sugar. SilverStarLight is right though, it would be good to ask your doctors opinion before you get started.
2006-09-11 05:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I also have Low blood sugar and often get low blood pressure. I would start just walkin. Does it have a facitlity for gradiant? If so add a slight gradiant. And build up the speed gradually. You should exercise for at least 20 mins or enough to build a sweat.
2006-09-11 05:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by ♥kazzalou♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, always put it at a 1.0 incline -- treadmills are naturally designed so it feels like you're running downhill. Then start off at an easy pace of about 3.5 for 5 minutes as a warm-up. Then kick it up to 3.8 for 5, then 4.0 for 5, then a cooldown for 5, decreasing a half mph for each minute. If that is too easy or becomes too easy, you can add sprints of a slow jog (5.0) for a minute or two or increase your time.
2006-09-11 06:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need to do is to start off slow and on a comfortable walking speed. Walk until you are tired. Once you determine how long it takes to tire you can try to increase that time weekly.
I also suggest always having a glass of OJ with you just in case you feel faint.
2006-09-11 05:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mike 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your situation. I would recommend you to try Pilates. I swear by them. I have a similar problem as yours. I get dizzy & light headed when I become active & wasn't able to work out because of my dizzy spells. I found that Pilates is the only exercise that allows me to workout with less problems. You work out on the floor & do slow, controlled movements. I still get dizzy, but it is very little compared to everything else. I take a little breather than continue with the routine. It's also one of the best workouts that gives you a great body. You shed fat where you need to & will see your butt get bigger. Good luck! :)
2006-09-11 05:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by ladycddles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get some good books on tape to listen to in your headphones. Place your treadmill facing a goal you want to reach. A window facing outside, a picture of you in a bikini, the bridge you've yet to cross. Try to take 10,000 steps a day. Now, get going!
2006-09-11 05:38:01 · answer #10 · answered by sweet & sour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋