Any tips to avoid boredom on the treadmill?

CleanUpWhatIMessedUp

I have the same problem. Usually when I get bored on the elliptical I just start reading a book, but it has to be something funny so that it keeps me upbeat.

trogalicious

troga.

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albayin

RUN OUTSIDE. Dreadmill pretty much sucks and should be avoided at all costs.

QFT :flowerforyou:

Seriously...I can run for over an hour outside....but I can only take the dreadmill for 10-15 minutes, tops.

treadmill is OK for me but I absolutely can't do elliptical...I don't know why this machine kills me...even with all the good shows and musica and interval tricks...it kills me after 5 minutes.

amyx593

Stick with what works. I love music, but not when I work out.... I need something that will take my attention more, like a TV or talk show. I always listen to Howard Stern or watch Netflix. The Netflix app is awesome!!

Meerataila

Pretend you're in training to steal the Hope Diamond. Always less boring than thinking about how many calories you burned already.

Has that thing been stolen lately? Found? Returned?

sheedy17

Ive been challenging myself as I have been getting quiet bored on the treadmill

I usually walk for 2 minutes, run for 2, walk for 3, run for 3, walk for 5, run for 5, you get the picture, sometimes I challenge myself with a bigger incline on the runs, sometimes I dont, but I find myself very busy on the treadmill looking at the time and prepping for my next long run. usually you are so exhausted after the run, the walk faze goes quick as you are catching your breathe

If you do not like to run, I am sure you could walk at a faster pace, then a slower pace, faster pace etc

WalkingAlong

Lately I've been doing this combo on the treadmill: C25k app and Pandora radio through a bluetooth earpiece and a Kindle Paperwhite on the console for reading, all at the same time.

Cardiocoach.com audio workouts are fun, too, if you can handle instrumental music with interval coaching mixed in. I like the ones that mix hills and sprints. He expects you to be using a HRM and know your zones.

abbymgonzo

I watch the clock for most of my treadmill workout. I will run at a pace of around 6.5 for two minutes, and then sprint at 9 or more for 30 seconds to one minute. I repeat this until I have been doing the workout for about 20-25 minutes. It really doesn't give me much time to watch a show, because I'm focused on the time of the intervals and my breathing.

albayin

I watch the clock for most of my treadmill workout. I will run at a pace of around 6.5 for two minutes, and then sprint at 9 or more for 30 seconds to one minute. I repeat this until I have been doing the workout for about 20-25 minutes. It really doesn't give me much time to watch a show, because I'm focused on the time of the intervals and my breathing.

exactly this.

teenie_71

RUN OUTSIDE. Dreadmill pretty much sucks and should be avoided at all costs.

TOTALLY agree! I would kill myself if i had to use a treadmill everyday, truthfully I've never run on one and never plan to LOL

lemon629

What's wrong with Netflix? That's my number one answer if you are mainly using it for walking or slower running.

Also books on tape, podcasts, music, maybe Zombies Run! (I haven't tried it, but it sounds interesting), and if you are going to be working on speed or incline, working in intervals usually makes it more bearable.

Wondering the same thing. I usually watch Chopped when I use the elliptical, or some other favorite show that doesn't require much concentration. And I usually do intervals.

loislanew

I'm a reader so I like to read books on my Nook while on the treadmill. I just set it to a big font so I can keep my place. I also have on wireless bluetooth headphones and listen to upbeat music. Finally, I throw a towel over the timer so I'm not watching the clock.

Idontwanttobeahamplanet

There's really nothing wrong with Netflix. I only allow myself to watch OITNB when using the treadmill. The thing is, I'm looking for other unheard of activities while doing so. Walking outside is an option...for only half of the year, as I live in Winterpeg!

zman1313

I've found that electronic music motivates me the best while running. You can run to the beat and the fast pace of the music gives me more energy

Sabine_Stroehm

I listen to novels. Mostly mysteries and thrillers.

SunofaBeach14

Get off the treadmill and run outside

RHachicho

I agree outside running/walking is better for you than the treadmill. Which propels you forward. and in the nice summer weather infinitely nicer. Get yourself a nice mp3 player and listen to audiobooks or just music.

You might be surprised what jus walking can do as well. Last month I got myself to the point where I can brisk walk 2 hours a day and I do that and 2 lifting sessions and 1 circuit training/running high intensity fitness session a week. The result was a 3% drop in body fat in a month. Which put a big frikkin smile on my face.

gobonas99

Walking outside is an option...for only half of the year, as I live in Winterpeg!

Not if you dress properly. :flowerforyou: I ran outside (in freezing cold and LOTS of snow - we got almost 200" this past winter) all the way through early January when I got sick and was out of commission for over two weeks. It took so long for my cough to go away that I had to start back slowing with low intensity indoor workout videos and didn't resume running outside until April. :grumble:

WalkingAlong

I agree outside running/walking is better for you than the treadmill. Which propels you forward.

Mine must be running backwards. :bigsmile:

Jennloella

Try Running.........................

this.