Treadmill Walking

Treadmills are the most popular home exercise equipment, with 33% of the sales, according to Sporting Goods Business magazine. They are also effective. Studies found that treadmills ranked number one among exercise machines in burning calories. Come find out how to choose the model that is right for you and how to use it in your workout.

Indoors vs. Outdoors

Pros:

• Convenience
• Climate control - no rain, wind, cold, heat.
• Safety - no traffic, muggers, trail hazards.
• Multi-tasking: read, watch TV, listen to music, monitor family.
• Treadmill workouts burn as many calories as walking outdoors.

Cons:

• Does not train balance muscles as well as walking on an uneven surface, negotiating curbs, etc. This is important as we age, it helps prevent falls and broken hips.
• Boredom factor higher than with outdoor workouts.

Treadmill Workouts

• Treadmill Hill Workouts
• Treadmill High Intensity Workouts
• Jumping Intervals on the Treadmill
• Treadmill-Dumbbell Workout
• Treadmill Workouts E-Mail Course - Free

Any walking workout can be used on the treadmill.

• Health Walk/Easy Day Walk
• Fat-Burning Walking Workout
• Aerobic Walking Workout
• Threshold Walking Workout
• Economy Speed-Building Walking Workout

20 Best Treadmill Workouts Dave McGovern in Walking Magazine describes how to get a good indoor workout.

How to Beat Treadmill Boredom Stay entertained while working out.

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