How to pass time on the treadmill

ptipton520
ptipton520 Posts: 83 Member
edited December 2 in Motivation and Support
for me music is a must. i found a playlist on pandora that is wonderful - Sorgeon General's Walking Playlist. how about you?
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  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    Netflix app on my smartphone.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    netflix
    audible.com
  • claaugonzalezm
    claaugonzalezm Posts: 1 Member
    I watch videos in Youtube like tutorials or fitness tips
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    I watch The Today Show and The View and cooking shows while on the treadmill and elliptical.
  • bex0r2016
    bex0r2016 Posts: 12 Member
    mean_jeannie wrote: »
    I race the person on the treadmill next to me. And I think about solutions for things at work. And I think about my form. I'm afraid I'll get distracted by music and fall off the treadmill and I find it hard to read or concentrate on shows.

    LOL I like your style Jeannie. You're not the only one! :smile:
  • lilligraz22
    lilligraz22 Posts: 183 Member
    I watch the biggest loser....have seen all 17 seasons of the US version and now on season 3 of Australian version. all while either on my bike or on the treadmill. My thing is IF THEY CAN DO IT, SO CAN I. I just keep going. Really really helps
  • ziggy2006
    ziggy2006 Posts: 255 Member
    I make Youtube video playlists to watch on my iPad. The commercials annoyed me, so I used Movie Maker to turn it into an MP4, which also makes me not dependent on the gym's WiFi.

    I also watch Netflix. I finished rewatching Lost, and stupidly thought I'd start on a new season of Criminal Minds. In the episode I watched, the unsub was removing people's limbs whilst keeping them alive to torture them - not exactly what I wanted to watch while running on the treadmill. I think I'll switch over to House of Cards and see if I can make it through the first few episodes to the point where I've been informed the series starts really getting good.
  • Erfw7471
    Erfw7471 Posts: 242 Member
    iPad with HBOGO & Netflix.
  • Brianthesnail1971
    Brianthesnail1971 Posts: 9 Member
    I found watching Question Time is ideal ... as the politicians make me so angry by never answering a question it makes me run faster. It's either that or throwing something at the Tv, I figure the running option a little cheaper :smiley:
  • happygalah
    happygalah Posts: 343 Member
    Playlist of 70s 80s music and I sing along
  • LB30
    LB30 Posts: 109 Member
    I read.
  • BellaSOUL11
    BellaSOUL11 Posts: 49 Member
    Youtube, Netflix, pandora, and reading.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Music is the only thing that makes it bearable for me. And it doesn't always work.
  • ericatoday
    ericatoday Posts: 454 Member
    I run outside but i just stay in my own head. Its my time to think about everything in my life and about me and only me. The only thing motivating me and keeping me going is myself and thats what passes the time
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I work harder...I generally listen to music, but I'm generally working hard enough to where I can't really read or watch movies. I loath the treadmill though...if I run (which is not that often) I try to go outside.
  • CincyNeid
    CincyNeid Posts: 1,249 Member
    I only use the dreadmill for warming up prior to lifting so all I need is a good play list. If I want to run, I go outdoors.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    The treadmills at the gym have Solitaire now... so I play while I listen to music (can't run, so it's not like I'm going to fall or something).

    Otherwise, before I would listen to Audible or music, but my gym has bad signal so Netflix is out. At home when I'm on my stationary bike I watch Netflix though.
  • Summerberry1012
    Summerberry1012 Posts: 109 Member
    I also do the Music/Netflix thing.

    But I mainly just do a bunch of different stuff on it rather than just run... I don't actually like running, lol. Like doing intervals of walking/jogging/running, doing lunges on low speed, lifting 3-5lb weights while walking on low, switching up the incline randomly (with or without hand weights), and sometimes the dog hops on to walk with me (no joke, he loves it!) lol. Otherwise I just go outside or do another cardio activity like bike riding/kayaking/hiking/softball/zumba/etc. :):)
  • KRocka1981
    KRocka1981 Posts: 59 Member
    I listen to audio books. This is something new I started a month or so ago, but I love it! I've read several books this way.
  • spells1977
    spells1977 Posts: 146 Member
    I listen to Jillian Michael's podcast. However I find the show really funny so I must look a complete loon running and laughing to myself :smile:
  • laur357
    laur357 Posts: 896 Member
    Podcasts! Comedy podcasts, specifically. I have some I only let myself listen to while I exercise, so I find myself adding more walking/running time than I intended to finish episodes.
  • ptipton520
    ptipton520 Posts: 83 Member
    Lots of good ideas - thanks for contributing. FYI - I don't run - knees wouldn't allow it if I wanted to. I hoping to increase my walking speed and extend my time but I need some distractions. There are several here to choose from.
  • ptipton520
    ptipton520 Posts: 83 Member
    Summerberry1012 wrote: »
    I also do the Music/Netflix thing.

    But I mainly just do a bunch of different stuff on it rather than just run... I don't actually like running, lol. Like doing intervals of walking/jogging/running, doing lunges on low speed, lifting 3-5lb weights while walking on low, switching up the incline randomly (with or without hand weights), and sometimes the dog hops on to walk with me (no joke, he loves it!) lol. Otherwise I just go outside or do another cardio activity like bike riding/kayaking/hiking/softball/zumba/etc. :):)

    My dog would like to join me but hasn't gotten brave enough yet. She just barks at me and tries to nip the machine.
  • mcart15
    mcart15 Posts: 29 Member
    I watch "The Office" on Netflix.
  • Mirodrig89
    Mirodrig89 Posts: 1 Member
    Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
    netflix
    audible.com

    Hahaha me too!!! Even while on the machines. .. so bad lol
  • lisabennani
    lisabennani Posts: 22 Member
    Do intervals. For example... Walk for 5 mins. Speed walk next 5 mins. Raise incline for 5 mins. Then run for 5 mins. Repeat it 3x or more.
  • alaine5377
    alaine5377 Posts: 30 Member
    I watch tv normally. I don't sit and watch tv so it's the only time I can finish something
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    I rarely use a treadmill (only if I'm stuck in a hotel and it's raining) but I'd start with the same things I do when running/walking - audio books and podcasts. Sometimes I alternate between audio books and music, as I get bored listening to music the whole time.
    If I HAD to use a treadmill more often (ugh), I'd watch movies or TV series (Youtube has lots of good stuff for free).
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