I started out on the treadmill doing 10 minutes at 2mph. Then, I increased it to 2.5mph for 10 minutes. I then tried 3mph, but couldn't do it for long (only 2 1/2 minutes). I finished it by going down to 2mph for another 10 minutes. I am planning on doing this maybe twice a day for a week or so and slowly increasing it. What do you think? Is this okay for a beginner?
2006-10-12 14:20:03 · 21 answers · asked by cows4me79 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Most definitely! Great job! The key to working out on the treadmill is that you want your heart rate to increase for 20 min. So if you do a 5 min warm up, 20 min workout and then 5 min cool down you'll be in business!
2006-10-12 14:22:08 · answer #1 · answered by Silly ol Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you can do, and continue doing, is GREAT for a beginner.
You sound like you have a good handle on your exercise plan. Slowly increasing your speed and duration is a very good way to go about this. Remember to stretch AFTER your treadmill work, once your muscles are warmed up, otherwise you risk injuring yourself by stretching a cold muscle too far.
Depending on your age, you might also want to alternate with some weight training. (Don't weight train if you are 12 or younger.) Weight training helps build lean muscle, which will make you burn calories more efficiently, and help you in the long run on the treadmill. Do high reps with low weights to put on muscle without getting bulked up.
2006-10-12 14:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by EvilBunny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that I would be able to help with would be to push yourself ... If you get done walking and you feel you could have done a little faster, you didn't work hard enough. Push yourself to the limit and you will see results alot quicker. This is what I did when I ran cross country in High School.
2006-10-12 14:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're a beginner you go at the pace you are most comfortable with. Gradually increasing speed will help you and always push yourself a little to get better.
2006-10-12 14:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Heyhey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're 50. You need to get your heart rate up into the aerobic area. This is around 140-160 beats per minute... depending on your age. Then you need to sustain that heart rate for 30 minutes. I walked today on my treadmill at 3.5 mph for 40 minutes, and only got my heart rate up to 125.. my target rate being 150. So I'm guessing at the speed you're walking you're not getting your heart rate up past 100 even. But I'm not trying to diminish your efforts, keep it up, but you need to go harder longer.
2006-10-12 14:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by Smitten_Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that is good because for now your a beginner don't worry you will know when to increase your minutes, but remember eating well and stretching before any running makes a sound exercise program. Good for you!
2006-10-12 14:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by Liteyes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great job, I would suggest just once a day with other things thrown in or you might get burnt out, easy to do especially on a treadmill, keep it up
2006-10-12 14:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting small is a good idea. Some people overdo things at first and never go back to it.
I record my time on a calendar so I can see progress.
2006-10-12 14:22:47 · answer #8 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The gradual process is a good way to start. Plus you work out everyday so that makes it better. I know I'm telling you what everyone else is telling you.
2006-10-12 14:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would probablly go longer than 10 minutes... 20-30 minutes is usually good. you may increase in speeds a bit slower... but the results will be alot better
2006-10-12 14:22:38 · answer #10 · answered by mraff 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋