Treadmill Walking Mistakes to Avoid

Treadmill Mistake - Leaning Forward

Wendy Bumgardner ©

• To get into the correct walking posture, take a moment when you first step onto the non-moving treadmill.
• Suck in your gut and tuck in your butt, tilting your pelvis slightly forward.
• Now pretend you have a string attached to the top of your head. Pull it upwards so your upper body is lifted straight up off your hips.
• Give your shoulders a backwards roll so you know they aren't hunched up.
• Feel good and straight? Great, now start the treadmill and walk.
• Remind yourself as you walk to keep this upright posture. Every time you change pace or incline, check your posture again.

• Treadmill Walking Mistakes to Avoid
• Treadmill Walking Mistake - Holding Onto the Handrail or Console
• Treadmill Mistake - Hunching Shoulders and Looking Down
• Treadmill Mistake - Leaning Forward
• Treadmill Mistake - Overstriding
• Treadmill Mistake - Not Using Your Feet
• Treadmill Mistake - Not Using Your Arms
• Treadmill Mistake - Not Knowing Your Treadmill Features
• Treadmill Mistake - Going Too Fast
• Treadmill Mistake - Not Challenging Yourself