For My Fellow Treadmill Warriors!

Well, I'd be lost without my iPod. I find that when I do one of the programmed workouts, where the speed and incline vary every minute or so, it's less boring. I'd much rather be walking outside, though.

I walk/jog backwards and side ways. I saw others at the gym doing this because it works other muscles. Start off slow or you might slip.

Interesting, I will have to try this out!

Running is for criminals but if it must be done, it should only be done outdoors. What am I, a hamster?

tv shopping channels while listening to good music! anything on my dvr. getting some miles outside and finishing indoors. gathering fitbit friends for friendly 7-day step-total rankings (that's really fun if you're competitive!) whatever it takes....I just do it :flowerforyou:

Hey guys! I've been relying on some heavy time on the treadmill at the gym (in Florida so the more walking indoors, the better). I have a Fitbit and am always trying to reach my step goal for the day, and exceed it whenever I can.

I was on for about 45 minutes today and thought to myself...will this be a sustainable habit? How long will it be before this just gets too...boring?
Sometimes if I'm really lucky I'll get a great book on audio that can keep me walking for about 45 minutes without it feeling like an eternity, or bringing a tablet along and watching an episode on netflix.

Soooo...what do you guys do on the treadmill to keep things interesting?
Also, if anybody is looking for a fitbit buddy feel free to message me and I'll add you!

Thanks for reading, happy stepping, have a great one!!!

-Stephanie

Are there cardio classes at your gym? I vary aerobics, kickboxing, spin, zumba, treadmill, eliptical, rowing machine, stairclimber, weights, step....what ever is going . Burn calories in a variety of ways to keep the interest up. I live in Trinidad and run outside very early in the morning (It is still hot)

best thing you can do is take it outside. tm are great to start and to use if its really really crappy out. trust me i know running in weather extreems can be hard but thats part of the challenge. you and your body will adapt. take water, dress appropriately, try to go early or later in the evening....... you will never look back

I do the same thing: treadmill and fitbit. Loooove my new fitbit and it came in handy on vacation where I didn't have my beloved treadmill to tell me how many calories I burned from jogging.

For me, I have to be TOTALLY distracted in order to spend any length of time on the treadmill, especially for jogging. Netflix and YouTube have been my best friends to get through my morning workout. If you have an iPad or tablet, this could help keep it from getting so bored with it you can't do another treadmill mile. I've also found that when I start to get bored or complacent, I either switch up my treadmill routine (I do HIIT) or I put on a workout video. That helps stave off a plateau too.

Working out on the treadmill IS a sustainable habit. Your endurance will increase and you'll be able to increase the speed you do, which will keep it a little interesting than doing the same thing every day. Since you're going to the gym, check out the elliptical machines. Those really work you out!

Good luck!

couch 2 5k

Movies - I only watch them on the treadmill or elliptical. It's my one and only motivator for exercise right now

Read. Either on tablet/Kindle or a real book. For actual page turning I've found it better to walk a little slower (for me that means 3.5 or so) and crank up the incline. Watch Netflix, or something recorded on the TV. (Treadmill is in the basement.) Hubby has wireless headphones and they work with the tv which is nice.

The treadmill I use at the gym has an "Alpine Loop." I vary the top speed and incline every time I use it, so it's like a slightly different work out every time. Keeps me entertained. :P

I live in Seattle, so treadmill's are a must unless I like running in rain boots.

I have books on tape, there are tvs at my gym, hulu, Run! Zombies, anything that lets me space out.

My fave book series has 30+ books, so I never run out! (the In Death Series by J.D. Robb if anyone was interested. Yay crime/romance)

That being said, I do the same when I do have the chance to get outside. I'l crank house/dance music up on my ipod so I don't have to hear the inner voice that tries to tell me to give up.

Best of luck!

I love my treadmill!! I love that I can put the incline on really high and burn a lot more calories in the same amount of time than just walking on flat sidewalk that way. My favorite thing to watch on the treadmill is NBA games. I'm a huge sports fan and especially the NBA, with such a quick pace and lots of action, is my favorite sport to watch on the treadmill. I turn on music and keep the game sound down so it keeps me pumped up watching amazing athletes run and dunk while listening to good music with a good beat. I can also put a fan on a chair right in front of me so it helps me stay cool while working my booty off. I also put wrist weights on to up the challenge level even more.

Right now the NBA is not is season (although I am watching the USMNT play) so I will put on shows that I otherwise don't give myself time to watch. Project Runway, Bachelor in Paradise are two examples. BTW- true detective was such an awesome show!!! I've been doing the treadmill as my go to exercise for weight loss for years. I love it so much. I do find I need to switch it up when weight loss gets stalled though. Put the incline higher, do interval runs, run, switch a day to workout videos or swim etc. But I live in Ohio so the treadmill is my lifeline to year round fitness. Snow and ice covered sidewalks don't do it for me. lol Good luck with everything!!!