i have just started using my treadmill in the last couple of weeks to try and get my five miles (10,000 steps) a day in, i dont know if im doing it right though, i dont need to lose a lot of weight but i do need to tone up as tummy and legs a bit flabby, i do 5 miles of power walking at 5 mph, sometimes this is done at 12 minute intervals (1mile) throughout the day, is this the best way to do it or should i be trying to stay on for 30 minutes, im also using the lowest incline and when running can only run for a couple of minutes on this but when it is flat i can run for about 30 minutes at 6 mph, is running on a flat worthwile or should i have a bit of an incline, ive also started doing callanetics 3 times a week to tone but have only started last week so have done 3 up to now, i am 5'2 and weigh 8'2 so i do need to lose a few pounds am i doing everything right
2006-10-02 23:21:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
5 miles a day is great. I am guessing there is a typo regarding your weight and you don't weight just 82 pounds. The most important thing is to keep your heart rate up - whether you are running, power walking or intervals. Try to gage how long it takes to do 1 mile. If you can do 1 mile in 15 minutes you will definitely lose weight and tighten up.
2006-10-02 23:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lioness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too just started using a treadmill but at the gym. The trainer told me that if you are at 0 incline that is actually "down hill" and not flat. What I do is do 5 minute intervals like: 5 minutes at incline of 2 speed of 4.0 then; 5 minutes at incline of 3 speed of 4.0; then back down to 5 min at incline of 2 speed of 4.0 I fluctuate this all the way to an incline of 8. I focus on burning calories about 300 in 25 minutes. You do what is best for you I would ask a trainer. I like callanetics but prefer my yoga and spin classes. Wow 5'2 and 82 pounds? I doubt you need to lose weight but I'd ask a trainer or nutrionalist. I hope you find what's best for you as for the workout.
2006-10-03 03:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by ck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely none..... why must I whilst I stroll round a health facility for nearly 5 hours 4 days per week. By Gad! Who demands a humdrum treadmill .... there are parks, walkways, mountain trails and simply roads.... get to revel in nature even as you're strolling. Apart from being downright uninteresting.... in which will you get your Vitamin D from in the event you don't seem to be out n the recent air.
2016-08-29 08:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run three mins then walk 3 and continue
2006-10-03 00:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by jwslover12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
arey go to gym !!!!!
2006-10-02 23:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by rohitroohi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋