Bored after the first few minutes on treadmill. What to do?

Melolson14

I have tried treadmill and I seem to be bored after the first 5 minutes. What can I do

3bambi3

I watch Netflix on my phone to make it more bearable. But, if you really dislike the treadmill, look into other forms of cardio and see if you find something you like.

filovirus76

Run outside.

therealhyper

Melolson14 wrote: »

I have tried treadmill and I seem to be bored after the first 5 minutes. What can I do

Personally could not stand treadmill as it was far too boring. Road run is far more enjoyable (if you are able too).

If treadmill is your only option, create and play your fav playlist, watch videos (YouTube, netflix) from your smart device.

Or try other cardio options or mix it up
Skipping, cycling, Rowling, Sprints,

Lennonluv2

Its all about the music!

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cblack8

The Zombies Run! app helps me. I listen to music on Pandora and then the app will pause it to tell me stories about zombies and let me know when I need to run faster because they're right behind me.

TheLittleRedHairedGirl

I hate it so much. I far prefer the recumbent bike at my gym, I can go faster with more resistance, and with my awesome playlist blasting I don't keep an eye on the time like I do on the treadmill.

vintagecrimes

I find it boring as well...I just stare at the numbers the whole time. I'm going to take tennis back up, at least that is an exercise that is fun!

MaddyT122

I find series on Netflix or Amazon Prime and watch while on the treadmill. I only allow myself to watch those particular shows on the treadmill so I make sure they are really good ones. I've been known to do two hours at a time if I'm really into the show. My advice is to find something you enjoy doing and it won;t be work.

yoursingingrealtor

Agree about the elliptical. I really enjoyed using the recumbent elliptical.
Plus I love listening to books and various
Speaking, preaching while working out.

nuttyfamily

I only use it when I can't get outside. But, I watch Netflix on my Kindle Fire. I get into the show and then don't even think of the DM. I also only let myself watch Netflix if I am on the DM.

SonyaCele

treadmill is boring, i just do it anyways because if you want something bad enough you will do it.

ClubSilencio

Lateral shuffles. Walk backwards. Lunges. Or crank up the incline and do a slow hike. There's many exciting ways to use the treadmill.

zdyb23456

Are you walking or running on the treadmill? If I'm walking I find reading a good book passes the time quickly.

If I'm running, I listen to my favorite songs while playing number games with the time/distance. Most treadmills have a light display that looks like a lap and blinks little lights as you run around the lap. I'll count each blink or count how many seconds between each light lighting up... It's extremely ocd, but it's surprising how quickly the time passes - lol

Meganthedogmom

filovirus76 wrote: »

Run outside.

This.

arditarose

Don't use it

workout_junkee

I am not a fan of the treadmill aka dreadmill and hamster wheel. That said it has its time and place. Netflix is great. I survived a 12 mile on the TM with it. Interval runs also help me through.

jessica22222

I like listening to news talk radio and getting furious about the hot button issues lol makes my brain think.

NaturalNancy

Stock up on new music! Download all of your favorite songs that get you pumped up!
Or a good tv show

Lynzdee18

Some good music. I shut my eyes and go like hell! Lol

Azdak

I do different combinations and challenges. You can do all kinds of interval combinations. I'm a data guy, so I always have a list of performance benchmarks to keep me motivated. The toughest workouts are the base endurance ones and that's where the ipad comes in handy--at least for an incline walk workout (for running, need a TV).

Lynzdee18

Oops. I misread. I thought elliptical. Do Not shut your eyewear. You'll fall off!

Selkie_Runner

Melolson14 wrote: »

I have tried treadmill and I seem to be bored after the first 5 minutes. What can I do

Go outside and run/walk there

Magrice13

The ONLY thing that made the treadmill bearable for me when I was using it was I was using it at the gym and it faced the TV. I would watch something on TV with the closed caption AND have my music playing through headphones. Lol. I had to have the stimulation from both to stick with it at all. As soon as I built up my endurance though, I started doing something else.

ltworide

Find an activity you enjoy to do...go outside, do circuit training, play a sport you enjoy, join a dance class, martial arts...

Bluepegasus

filovirus76 wrote: »

Run outside.

This. I have never run on a dreadmill, I would find it boring too and would struggle to go any distance. Outside you have things to look at, and even if it gets tough and you want to stop, you have no choice but to carry on to get back home, whereas a dreadmill would be too easy to get off.

LisaJV

I'm using the time to learn French on my Ipod - I also stare out the window at my car to make sure no one is stealing it from the Gym Carpark!

Froggymcconnell

I downloaded app to iphone called Zombies, Run - its brilliant - it keeps me going as i find it interesting lol. never gets boring lol

Tyler2020Mike

Melolson14 wrote: »

I have tried treadmill and I seem to be bored after the first 5 minutes. What can I do

Ditto. This has happened to me before on multiple occasions. Try listening to your favorite music, or reading a book. I usually day dream.

Dominicj569

Music

Competition
The point isnt so much to run, its to run faster than last time.