How to get started with the treadmill?
kroonha
Posts: 102 Member
Hi all,
I've started dieting and exercising properly about three weeks ago.
At the gym I usually do weights and use the elliptical, step machine or exercise bike.
I would like to start using the treadmill but the last time I tried I was already quite exhausted after 5 minutes of jogging at a moderate speed.
Are there any steps or perhaps a method I should take in order to ease myself into successfully running on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes?
Any information would be much appreciated!
I've started dieting and exercising properly about three weeks ago.
At the gym I usually do weights and use the elliptical, step machine or exercise bike.
I would like to start using the treadmill but the last time I tried I was already quite exhausted after 5 minutes of jogging at a moderate speed.
Are there any steps or perhaps a method I should take in order to ease myself into successfully running on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes?
Any information would be much appreciated!
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Slow down a bit - better yet, jog outside0
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get on.
press start
increase speed to walking pace
get comfortable at that pace
up it a few ticks
get out of breath
slow down
walk
increase again when comfortable
get out of breath
slow back down...
or go out side.0 -
Couch 2 5 K brilliant app0
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C25K. There's a mobile app. Best thing out there.0
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Jogging outside is the easiest way to start jogging- just because you don't have to stick to the speed you set or mash buttons to get comfortable. But that doesn't mean avoid the treadmill- go at a pace that's comfortable (one that doesn't kill you- start small/super slow and work up). Take walk breaks if you need. Focus on your form- speed is a goal to reach, but not when you're first starting. Treadmills (and running) are "bad for you" because you can hurt your knees/joints- make sure you're running with proper posture to try to avoid that. If anything does start to hurt, slow down and take a look at what you're doing.
At the end of the day it's mostly the comfort factor for why people don't like running. Stick to it and it'll get easier
Good luck
ETA:get on.
press start
increase speed to walking pace
get comfortable at that pace
up it a few ticks
get out of breath
slow down
walk
increase again when comfortable
get out of breath
slow back down...
or go out side.
lol... basically, yea...0 -
Run outside. The treadmill s/b a last resort from the rain or extreme heat or cold. Plus you can find running groups just about anywhere to give you much needed support.
I have a hate hate relationship with the treadmill and hope to never use one for a long time.0 -
Just walk on the treadmill .. no one says you have to run or jog. Walking is great exercise ... I usually go about 3.0 MPH.0
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I started on the treadmill doing level ground at about a speed of 3. Start small, work your way up.
I love a treadmill for power walking when I can't get outside to do so.0 -
Don't - go outside0
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I did couch to 5k, highly recommend it! I did it outside though- I can't stand the treadmill, plus the treadmill isn't quite *real* running. It sets your pace, it gives your feet momentum...it doesn't train your muscles the same way that outdoor running does! To sort of simulate outdoor running, I've been told many times to set the incline at at least 1%, never zero.
I used to do treadmill workouts with a trainer though, and she would kick our butts! Incline was always 2% or higher. She'd have us do a few sets of 30-90 second all-out sprints followed by a short recovery walk, then we'd increase the incline and speed gradually until we were power-walking or jogging for a short time at a high incline (ouch!), then slowly bring the incline down, recover for ~30 sec, and then start over with the sprints again! KILLED me. in the best way.0 -
plug it in
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Instead of jogging... you could always just up the incline. Even better if your treadmill has a program for variable inclines, like cross country. Set it for a brisk walking pace and get ready for some hills. I've found that having the treadmill at a 4+ incline has the same effect on my heart rate as jogging.
Also, if you're getting tired quickly white jogging, its probably because you're starting out too fast for your current fitness condition. Even doing c25k, I would do the intervals at a 5.0mph with a .5 incline (helped with shin pain) But when it came time to do a full 30 minute run I had to drop the speed to 4.7mph to maintain for the whole duration. Start slow and work your way up.0 -
I actually prefer the treadmill over power walking outside. Mostly because I get to watch TV in my apartment community's work out room
I started on the treadmill 4-5 times a week back in June. I started walking, semi-fast paced, then upped the level to about 2.0..then 3.0 ....and so on. I'm currently power walking on the treadmill at a 4.0 inclination for 30 minutes. I also throw in a light jog every few minutes just to get the heart pumping. On average, I walk at about a 3.5 pace and jog at a 5.5 pace.
Start slowly would be my suggestions. I found that one level was not pushing me anymore so I kept raising it and you work your way up.0 -
Start walking at a slow speed with an incline. Gradually increase the speed and incline. As you lose weight it will get easier, and build your cardio up. It also will give ou the best calorie burn.0
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The big thing is that you have to treat it like a new exercise, even if you're accustomed to outdoor jogging. A treadmill provides its own challenges in that the belt determines your speed and your gait is fixed, whereas outdoor running will let you automatically and naturally adjust speed and gait. Simply having a rigidly fixed speed can provide a new challenge. So, as others have said, you'll want to start slowly and build yourself up.
But it is still useful for those times when weather or safety leaves you reluctant to run outdoors, and it can readily undo any "but I want to watch [insert television program]" excuses that may be holding someone back.0 -
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I press the button that looks like a triangle as many times as it takes to start running. Then when I get tired I press the upside down triangle until I can walk.
When you get to an advanced level you can press the big red button so it shuts off and time it so you press the triangle button once to start walking again.
ETA: On a serious note, do something simple like to try to jog for one extra minute each time you run on the treadmill. Or decrease your speed so you can jog longer. I like to run during a show and walk the commercials for like 30-60 mins. Time flies by for me.0 -
With regards to speed etc and running outside, my gym has a curve treadmill, really find that's great when i run inside :-)0
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The big thing is that you have to treat it like a new exercise, even if you're accustomed to outdoor jogging. A treadmill provides its own challenges in that the belt determines your speed and your gait is fixed, whereas outdoor running will let you automatically and naturally adjust speed and gait. Simply having a rigidly fixed speed can provide a new challenge. So, as others have said, you'll want to start slowly and build yourself up.
But it is still useful for those times when weather or safety leaves you reluctant to run outdoors, and it can readily undo any "but I want to watch [insert television program]" excuses that may be holding someone back.
I decided to opt for the great outdoors for now, until the weather allows me to do so; with the help of the c25k app
The treadmill will be an option for when it gets too snowy or icy. I don't want to break my back..! Thank you for the input though 0 -
Cute, but my gym is 10 metres from my apartment
And I've finally found a good running route. Living in a historic city means ****ty roads. 0 -
Was totally going to recommend this. I am starting when I get off of work 0 -
get on.
press start
increase speed to walking pace
get comfortable at that pace
up it a few ticks
get out of breath
slow down
walk
increase again when comfortable
get out of breath
slow back down...
or go out side.
What she said.0 -
The treadmill is actually quite nice to do intervals since you don't have to think about what's the right pace or watch the time.
But you'll notice that running outdoors is not just good as exercise, but it gives you a lot more that you can't get at the gym - if you find a suitable route, of course: fresh air, nice views, greeting other runners (or just watching other runners run past with big smiles on their faces. That always makes me happy ), being able to change the route and get a change of scenery...
So I'm +1 for outdoors, and +1 for treadmill if you want to try doing fast intervals (i.e. faster than the couch to 5k walk/jog intervals) or train for a specific pace.0 -
MAKE SURE IT'S NOT ALREADY ON BEFORE YOU STEP ON
Plus C25K0 -
First, you learn barbell squat. Then. you learn hyperxtention. Then, you learn some exercises for upper body. Do this 3x a week, and on rest days do 20 - 30 mins of treadmill (just keep your hr between 140-160). This is how you go about treadmill.0
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I used to just walk on it on a incline for 40-60 mins now I have it on Interval and I have it on 4 incline, 3.4 jog speed, 12 sprint speed.
I warm up for 4 mins at jog speed then hit interval and sprint for 1:30 to 2 mins, Then hit interval again and cool down for 2 mins. I rinse and repeat this 4-5 times. Takes around 20 mins in total.
An interesting fact is that people who did 6 x 30 sec full pelt sprints with as much rest as they wanted between sprints burnt more cals over the 24 hours then those who used the treadmill for 1 hour doing walking speed.
For some reason I find this more enjoyable and time goes quicker instead of walking on treadmill for so long.0 -
I used to just walk on it on a incline for 40-60 mins now I have it on Interval and I have it on 4 incline, 3.4 jog speed, 12 sprint speed.
I warm up for 4 mins at jog speed then hit interval and sprint for 1:30 to 2 mins, Then hit interval again and cool down for 2 mins. I rinse and repeat this 4-5 times. Takes around 20 mins in total.
An interesting fact is that people who did 6 x 30 sec full pelt sprints with as much rest as they wanted between sprints burnt more cals over the 24 hours then those who used the treadmill for 1 hour doing walking speed.
For some reason I find this more enjoyable and time goes quicker instead of walking on treadmill for so long.
One measurement is 24 times the length of the other! Duh!?0 -
Hi all,
I've started dieting and exercising properly about three weeks ago.
At the gym I usually do weights and use the elliptical, step machine or exercise bike.
I would like to start using the treadmill but the last time I tried I was already quite exhausted after 5 minutes of jogging at a moderate speed.
Are there any steps or perhaps a method I should take in order to ease myself into successfully running on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes?
Any information would be much appreciated!
I just started using the tredmil last week, I did 10min of running at 4.8...I hated every minute of it. But then I tried something different, Intervals, run a minute/walk a minute. Not only has my time increased to 25minutes, my speed has increased to 6.8mph!!! It doesnt hurt as bad and its actually making me like running. Try it out 0 -
I used to just walk on it on a incline for 40-60 mins now I have it on Interval and I have it on 4 incline, 3.4 jog speed, 12 sprint speed.
I warm up for 4 mins at jog speed then hit interval and sprint for 1:30 to 2 mins, Then hit interval again and cool down for 2 mins. I rinse and repeat this 4-5 times. Takes around 20 mins in total.
An interesting fact is that people who did 6 x 30 sec full pelt sprints with as much rest as they wanted between sprints burnt more cals over the 24 hours then those who used the treadmill for 1 hour doing walking speed.
For some reason I find this more enjoyable and time goes quicker instead of walking on treadmill for so long.
One measurement is 24 times the length of the other! Duh!?
How is it? one is 1 hour workout the other is a minimum of 10 mins if that. lol
Around 2:55 in on video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLgNRg3mh6s very interesting. 0
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