Getting The Most Out Of Your Treadmill Workout Parti 8

You know what makes exercising on a treadmill so effective in
losing weight and getting in shape – the ability to adjust the incline.
With the push of a button you can adjust the intensity level of your
workout to any degree.
 
If you live in a flatlander state like Illinois and you run or walk
outside, you’re stuck at one level. With a treadmill you can simulate
running or walk on hills or mountains, and that is where you start
getting the heart beating and the calories burning.

Breaking Out of the Exercise Rut

For those of us who exercise regularly, we tend to get into a rut.
And once you get stuck in a rut you reach a plateau. You find that
you are not losing any more weight, and you are not getting in
better shape. By changing up your routine and the intensity of your
workout you can reach new highs in your personal fitness.
That is why hill and interval training are such popular programs on
the treadmill. In fact, one of the hottest trends in exercising and
weigh loss is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This new form

of aerobic exercising manages to get the maximum results in less
time. And for us who struggle to find the time to exercise, this type
of workout is very attractive.

Treadmills Are Ideal for Interval Training
High Intensity Interval Training requires exercising at high intensity
levels for 1-3 minutes, and follow-up with a recovery period that is
approximately 2 to 3 times longer. HIIT can apply whether you run
or walk. It just is a matter of raising the incline level and getting
the heart beating faster.

Treadmills are ideal for aerobic workouts like High Intensity Interval Training.

You crank the treadmill up to a high incline for several

minutes then reduce the level and slow down to a walk or slow jog.
You can either use existing hill or interval programs on the treadmill
(most at least have hill training), or you can manually control the
workout to a level you feel comfortable with.

The important point is get out of the rut. Experiment with different
speeds and incline levels. As you start getting comfortable at a
certain level for a certain period, increase both the incline and the
period of time. The benefits of breaking out of the rut is burning
more calories, getting in better shape and breaking up the boredom
of your exercise routine.

If you plan to increase your level of exercising, make sure you are
physically in shape to handle the intensity. You may want to check
with your physician first, particularly if you are just starting back
into a fitness routine.