Chubby Dudes who treadmill/Fitness Gurus: HELP?!

Not a dude, but chubby so I am giving my $.02 when you feel comfortable enough maybe try some hiit training on the treadmill. You really cant spot reduce so when you lose it will come from all over. Maybe pick up some dumbells and do some circuit training too. I use you tube for some quick and challenging workouts.

Congratulations on your progress! It sounds like you have a little work ahead of you to strengthen your core. That will provide the stability you need to let go and stand up straight (no need to lean back). The motion should feel natural. If you need to slow down a little while you work on your form, go for it. Increase the speed as you get stronger. I don't have chubby dude or fitness guru credentials, but I do spend some quality time with a treadmill.

For the moment just do your best.

If you have to hold the rails for balance just do it.

You can work on speed first then duration later, or do the contrary......just pick one and try to get better with time.

You can do it.

Good luck

Having face-planted on a treadmill IN PUBLIC, I share your pain.
My experience... yes, you should be working towards freeing your hands from the rails, but at your pace! Safety first!
... yes, moving your arms will make a difference. We do this naturally when walking anyway and it will help on the treadmill. Besides, move more muscles, burn more calories, right?

Sounds like you have got it going on, actually. You doubled your pace, and letting go, even briefly, is progress. Well done!!

Grace

For the moment just do your best.

If you have to hold the rails for balance just do it.

You can work on speed first then duration later, or do the contrary......just pick one and try to get better with time.

You can do it.

Good luck

Good Advice. You have gotten the important part, in that you are DOING. When I returned to exercise I had to start by just walking in place during commercial breaks on TV. I now do some pretty challenging stuff that involves walking so Best advice is keep going, do what you can without injury and let time do its work. .

LOL! Clearly, you will fit in well here. I was scared to death that was going to be me the first time I tried doing wind sprints on the treadmill. I would have done the whole face planting and rocketing towards the other end of the gym bit as well however.

As for walking on the treadmill, I would stick with most of the advice you've already gotten. Slow it down if you need to, but add in the inclines for more challenge cardiovascularly. Work on your posture, because ideally, yes, you need to be standing up strait (although I do tend to almost tilt forward a little at faster speeds, but you won't need to worry about that for a while). Try to work your hands off the rails, again go slower if you need to, but don't do anything that makes you feel like you're about to wipe out.

Basically, keep plugging away at it and you'll be shocked at how quickly your treadmill technique improves.

Oh, and take the walks outside sometimes if possible.

I'm a fat dudette and have just started here and on the treadmill. Lucky enuf to have my treadmill in my house.
Just wanted to say good job and just do what you can. If you get frustrated, you might decide it's too much and quit. So just keep doing what you're doing and endurance/balance/incline will come. It WILL NOT come if you quit.

Good job!

(edited to add...) Oh, and I so second the motion on yoga! Very much has improved my posture and core and I am aware of my posture throughout the day now! Usually they also offer a very mild yoga for those with physical limitations. My instructor offers a "senior" class done in chairs. Highly recommend looking in to yoga!