Treadmill Inclined walk

ktliu

the best way to track calories is to get a heart rate monitor. They don't care about posture and rules, Just Heart Rate and weight of the person, But the thing is if you sweat, you've done work.

purplekty

Hi! I am 149 pounds at 5'2".

I walked on the treadmill on 10% incline at 4 mph for 40 mins and it said I burned 428 calories ,but as written in some posts it was useless as I was holding the rails so that I wont fall off....but I was sweating like hell and my legs ache a bit....now I am sad...I hope my effort was not in vain..how much do you keep your treadmill on incline, so that you don't hold and get a good workout...other days I mostly run, jog and walk for cardio.Also I strength train 2-3 times a week...

I do the same thing!! I don't care what is said about holding on to the rails, when your at that high of an incline and your only 5'2 (i'm 5'3 by the way) holding on is a necessity!!! And just like you I'm sweating bullets and felling it in my legs and calves... I just purchased a HRM so I will be able to get my actually calories burned since its frowned upon holding on to the rails and i'm told that the calories burned are not actual since I did....:grumble:

You do you and know that as your moving your burning calories!! And your AWESOME to be 5'2 and walking at that high of a incline at 4 mph...:drinker: :flowerforyou: Thats running for me!! So I applaud you!! You Go Gurl!! :happy:

Capt_Apollo

REALLY GOOD INFORMATION FOR ME BECAUSE I HOLD ON AT THE INCLINE. I HOLD ON BECAUSE IT MAKES IT EASIER ON MY KNEES, WHICH HAVE OSTEOARTHRITIS. I WILL DEDUCT HALF OF THOSE CALORIES BURNED FROM NOW ON.

why are you yelling?

instead, couldn't you just lower the incline??

jenilla1

When I was a treadmill walker vs. a runner, I read that by holding onto the rail that you're losing 25-30% of the calories burned from the workout. However, I was hesitant to let go because I felt like I was going to go flying off. What I did was kept the incline jacked up (10-12%) but lowered to a more manageable speed (3.3-3.5 mph) and was able to ditch the handles completely.

Yes. If you need to hold the rails you are probably going too fast. You should be able to walk on your own for the best form. You'll get a better workout and burn more if you don't hold the rails. I max out the incline and never have to hold the rails because I don't put the speed at a ridiculous level. It's a lot harder workout when you aren't using the machine as a crutch. But you should do what works best for you. :flowerforyou:

ARDuBaie

First of all, keep in mind that not all treadmills are equal. The settings on mine at home are not the same as those on the treadmills at the gym. My '4' incline is not as steep as at the gym.

Now, I can work up a good sweat on the treadmill, but my rule of them is that if I can speak a complete sentence without difficulty, I am not working hard enough.

I do have to hold onto the rails because I have a back injury that affects my balance. I tend to walk to the right because my left side is stronger walking. So I have to hold the rails, but I still can get to the puffing stage holding the rails, which tells me that I am getting a good workout.

Remember that what is a workout for you may not be a workout for another person. One person may work up a sweat just going up a flight of steps, whereas another person needs to go up ten flights to work up a sweat. It all depends on you fitness level and your body. Some people just sweat, period.

But the huffing and puffing is a really decent indicator of a good workout. If I am huffing and puffing at the end of my workout and my legs are burning, I know I did a good job.

pinkraynedropjacki

But the huffing and puffing is a really decent indicator of a good workout. If I am huffing and puffing at the end of my workout and my legs are burning, I know I did a good job.

So not true. Smoker can huff & puff walking to the car, while others huff after 10km run. I don't huff & puff at all when I'm running....that does not mean I'm not getting a good workout.

Just like sweating, being out of breath is NOT a good indicator of a good workout. In fact I'd say the better you can not do that means the fitter you are.

I don't know why people believe that either.

prium01

Thanks everyone for all your replies, I will try to decrease my incline or speed to not hold the rails.I am happy I gave effort and that's what counts...People sweat in sleep because body is still working out.I had read it in some article, will try to find the link or please Google it.A person can burn up to 300 calories or more in sleep....I am short and the fear of faaling off makes me hold the rails...

pinkraynedropjacki

Actually most sweat in their sleep cause they are hot. I get hot flashes & sweat a heap. This is after doing nothing. Yet I'll walk for 3 hours & not sweat anything near as much.

Please don't use sweat as anything more than just losing fluid.

Jolene8992

When I find myself gripping the rails I stop myself. But I Need the balance. I place my head ands flat on the rail. I was told if u have to hold on during an incline or high speed then its too much. Your working ur arms. Also im getting into this mitochondria fat burning burst intrevals. Burn fat not blood glucose. I have to repost the article.

prium01

I kept the incline at 6% and speed at 5.5 km for 40 mins...I feel it was a great workout.I did not have to hold the rails....I loved it!Thanks for all your responses ..:drinker: :happy:

IsleEsme

I kept the incline at 6% and speed at 5.5 km for 40 mins...I feel it was a great workout.I did not have to hold the rails....I loved it!Thanks for all your responses ..:drinker: :happy:

Very nice! Good for you for trying a new thing too! You should be super proud

joken88

It’s one of the best exercise routines you’ll ever do! I am a 55 year old male who has been using the treadmill for 25+ years. I am on no medication, have a resting heart rate in the 50s, very little belly fat and can keep up with most 20 somethings so, yes, the treadmill can be one of your best friends. Not only is a good for you physically, but it will help you immensely, mentally, because it is “your time” and you can play your favorite music and think about the things that are important to you while on the machine. My workout is 45-60 minutes at variable speeds between 4.0 and 4.5 mph at 10-15% incline. I do 2-3 intervals of 3.3 MPH at 3% for one minute in this set. I recently stopped, but when I was younger I would throw in 2 to 3 intervals of a quick sprint at 8.0 at 3% to keep the target heart rate up. On the steep inclines (over 10) I hold onto the top hand rails lightly and try to utilize most of my body (core and legs) to maintain the speed. Contrary to many beliefs of members on this site, holding onto the handle still gives me an extremely intense workout and I am drenched in sweat and my heart rate is above my target rate for most of the work out. Also, along with this work out, I try to get at least 15 to 30 minutes of weight training on different body parts each day to maintain my muscle mass. And, most importantly, I eat healthy - limiting my meat intake to fish and chicken breast and plenty of legumes, beans, fibers and salads (steel cut oatmeal for breakfast). I know that many of the experts will find plenty of flaws in my routine, however, it has helped me maintain my 30-year-old body into my 50s!

Dogmom1978

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