Reading while on treadmill anyone???
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I walk only on my treadmill, so I am able to read. Never thought of reading but once I ran out of DVDs to watch I gave my Kindle a try and it worked great.
The time went by so much faster and I had no clue how much I was walking as I was so caught up with my book
If I was to run, I would go back to watching DVDs again.0 -
I do try to read while on the stationary bike.
But once I start going hard, I have to put it down so I can work!0 -
I do have the same issue, words seem to bounce a lot.
Few days ago I saw a product on http://weartrons.com which can help reading on a treadmill. Looking for pre-order to start.0 -
Don't read but I do listen to the radio. I find a baseball game or a good talk show and that keeps me going. I am not a fast walker, I had a hip replaced so I usually only do 3.0 MPH but if get the "go fast" feeling I will kick it up to 3.5.
I do this 3 times a day for 10 minutes per session.0 -
I can't read when on a treadmill. Saying that, I have my phone read to me. The android system has an app called Moonreader Pro (5 dollars) that will allow me to read an epub book but uses the andoid text to speech (I like Victoria's voice using the SVOX application). It sounds like a normal human being, and you can correct pronunciation as well! Now I can do ANYTHING and still keep up with my books.Anyone read while on their treadmill? I finally have a treadmill again.
MISSED IT...!!!
What spec you walk at?
I usually walk at a 2.5mph - 3mph pace
total incline
What are you reading?
currently finishing up ""Here's The Deal - DON'T TOUCH ME" - By: Howie Mandel with Josh Young
Keep Steppin,
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Just tried it today. Walking was no problem but I really need to run. Even running slow (5 mph) my eyeballs bounce up and down 8 cm 2½ times every second. Horribly slow going. I switched by to my old standby. Episodes of Fringe downloaded to my Kindle Fire. Amazing how much easier it is to watch video than read text. I do love to listen to Audible books when I run but, as many people have mentioned, my mind wanders much more on the treadmill than just sitting in a chair at home. I am going through a CBT textbook for the fourth time and still picking up new nuggets of information each time through. Not efficient learning technique but at least I am feeding my brain and my body at the same time.0
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I walk at an incline of 10-11 without hanging on so I can't read and walk without seriously injuring myself0
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Imo, If I'm able to read on a treadmill I'm not working out. If going at walking pace I would much rather be outside enjoying some fresh air.0
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audiobooks0
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I would not read on a treadmill on that incline while reading, because it would require holding on and holding on reduces calorie burn by about 30%.0
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And it totally negates the incline too.0
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I have no time to read on the treadmill or any other cardio machine. I'm on there to workout and go at it hard. I set the incline to max (15%) and speeds of 5.2 and greater seeking to burn 1200 calories per hour or more. I see people reading while working out on various machines but that doesn't work for me. I'm drenched in sweat and full on Beast Mode. I realize its each to their own but if you are really trying to step up your game put the reading materials down and get your fav playlist blaring and get after it. The results will amaze you.
Totally this!!! I would need a book that has every single page laminated or the book would be ruined.
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never read on a treadmill, just not something i would think of. i am not in the gym for very long so i want to work hard and get out
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Old thread but good topic.
I walk at 3.2-3.5 mph depending on how I feel. I read my Kindle. I make the font really big on it. As far as what I read...pretty much nothing with any sort of literary merit. Kindle Unlimited provides me a vast number of easy to read, easy to forget books that I plow through like mad. I read anywhere from 5 to 8 books a week that way.0 -
audiobooks
This ^^^^^^^^
I was for many years a field service engineer and read thousands of books while driving thanks to audiobooks. (Even easier with MP3 now)
If I'm running outside I prefer carefully selected music to match my cadence though. (I'm a returner to running after 30 years so need help with a steady pace!)0 -
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To me, if you're using treadmill at low speed, better don't use treadmill at all. There's hardly any effect to it.
Normally I would go from 4.5mph to 10mph speed, switching between it when my lungs couldnt take it. Aiming for HIIT although I still lack the stamina.0 -
It's never better to sit than to walk. I think most of us who use it for walking have one at home, and can really spend some time on it. Though even if it's just 45 minutes of walking, that's several hundred calories.0
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I havent read on a treadmill since High School. Since I bought a Kindle Fire HD I should start though. I have over 400 unread books so I should read some of them while I work up a sweat!0
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To me, if you're using treadmill at low speed, better don't use treadmill at all. There's hardly any effect to it.
Normally I would go from 4.5mph to 10mph speed, switching between it when my lungs couldnt take it. Aiming for HIIT although I still lack the stamina.
Different goals, different means of getting there.0
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