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Should I start using the treadmill?

noelani716
noelani716 Posts: 56 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I've been doing cardio exercises by utilizing the cross ramp, elliptical (that bouncy one which I forgot the name), arc trainer, etc. I usually put the resistance extremely high, just so I'm getting an adequate workout. As of lately, of been thinking of trying the treadmill. I tend to stay away from it because I have very bad knees and a few years ago I tripped and literally flew off of it. Should I give it another try? Or should I just do alternatives?

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  • candibleu
    candibleu Posts: 3 Member
    Depends if you have bad knees you are better off running outside on a padded track.
  • SwindonJogger
    SwindonJogger Posts: 325 Member
    try a short stint at a slow speed and see how you feel the next day.I can't get my heart rate high enough on ellipticals but on a treadmill i can get in the upper zones really quickly.
  • DYELB
    DYELB Posts: 7,407 Member
    Make sure you strike mid-foot and you'll be fine.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    in what way are your knees 'bad'?
  • noelani716
    noelani716 Posts: 56 Member
    SwindonJogger wrote: »
    try a short stint at a slow speed and see how you feel the next day.I can't get my heart rate high enough on ellipticals but on a treadmill i can get in the upper zones really quickly.

    Exactly! I have to put the elliptical on such a high level to have my heart rate increase. Good idea though thank you!
  • noelani716
    noelani716 Posts: 56 Member
    candibleu wrote: »
    Depends if you have bad knees you are better off running outside on a padded track.

    Good idea!
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