How to Use a Treadmill

Running on a treadmill is an incredibly efficient form of exercise, but it is often done improperly, hindering weight loss and fitness. Read this handy guide to maximize your results!

Steps

Find a convenient treadmill near you. Not everyone enjoys treadmills, or gets the results they want, so don't buy one until you are sure you want one, as they can be a large investment.

Decide why you are using a treadmill. Do you want to burn fat, strengthen your heart, muscles and lungs,or both?

Follow the instructions on the machine to start it. You can choose one of the preset exercises, or you can personalize your workout to your own liking. Manual model allows you to select your own choices of inclination and speed.

Set a realistic yet challenging time limit, and hold yourself to it.

To burn fat, jog at a moderate intensity; to improve your cardiovascular fitness and gain stamina, run at intervals between high intensity and a lower intensity. Quality is more important than quantity for cardiovascular fitness (basically it's more valuable to train harder for somewhat shorter periods of time).

To evaluate your progress, most modern treadmills also have Fitness Test options that measures your heart beat and other factors and provides you with a score.

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