i'm on the treadmill about half an hour each morning -- any tips on maximising benefits?
2007-08-05 05:35:41 · 12 answers · asked by yin yang 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
In addition to listening to up-beat music you can try these techniques. Just be careful.
1. Turn around and try the treadmill backwards. It works a different muscle group. This should be done when the treadmill is level (not on an incline)
2. Turn to your right and side-step for a portion of your workout. This helps to work your ab/adductors.
3. Turn to your left and side-step for a portion of your workout.
4. Use visualization. Picture yourself on an open road during the autumn when all of the trees are changing. Picture yourself in a marathon. Even try to picture yourself running for your life (that should get your heartrate up!).
5. Try to solve your unsolved problems from the day before.
6. Give yourself brainteasers to figure out during your workout.
Hope these help!
FYI- when I answered this question it was asked 7 minutes ago with 7 days left to answer and you had already received 7 answers!
2007-08-05 05:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Nicole P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use at least a 1-1.5% incline to help simulate running outdoors. Any less and the treadmill basically helps you run. Also, take a break from it. Actually go outside and run (or walk) maybe once a week or so. If you are just begining you should definately use a slower pace, you should be able to carry on a conversation with someone. After a while you will notice that the distance you travel over your 30 min will increase. Also, very your times and intensities over the week. Long and slow (about an hour) to short and quick (2-3 miles as quick as you can). Make suer to rest.... working out is hard and you don't want to hurt yourself.
2007-08-05 12:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by Esteban 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using max incline and sprinting beats jogging and walking... After every 5 mins increase your speed to 14 or 18 and sprint for a min or two. Need more exercise tips u can always contact me on Y! IM .
2007-08-05 12:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Darkcoder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 minutes isn't very long. To get any significant benefit in that short a time, you're going to have to go pretty much at race pace the whole time.
2007-08-05 12:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can progress depends on health/fitness status and indiviual goals. It is reasonable to increase duration of activity initially. Try doing 20 to 60 minutes of continuous activity with elavation at intervals (if your machine has one).
2007-08-05 12:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by wambo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gradually increase the incline, hold 2 lb. dumbbells.
2007-08-05 12:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a "cardio" playlist that I keep adding fast-paced and upbeat songs to. This keeps my mind going, so my body does not slow down.
2007-08-05 12:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by nxzema_grl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sure you have an Ipod or cd player right? Just get you favorite music that motivates you and choose different programs, like hill, fat burn, aeorbic....
2007-08-05 12:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-05 14:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by Bob H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep on doing it every day for at least 30 minutes
2007-08-05 12:39:20 · answer #10 · answered by Medusa 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋