| There is a piece of equipment available in | | | | At the end of that minute you should be out |
| many gyms and homes that has been shown in | | | | of breath and ready to slow down. Slow down |
| tests to be unsurpassed for assisting in your | | | | to your regular walking speed for the next |
| weight loss goals - want to know what it is? | | | | four minutes and then your fifth minute is |
| | | | another one minute interval. Repeat this |
| The Treadmill - exercising on Treadmills has | | | | throughout your workout. |
| helped many people to achieve their weight | | | | |
| loss goals - and it can help you too. | | | | By this means you can increase your aerobic |
| | | | fitness level to the limits of your ability. |
| Treadmills can be used by virtually any age | | | | You are in essence crossing the anaerobic |
| group, and by individuals of any activity | | | | threshold into anaerobic metabolism, this |
| level. Treadmills can help you lose weight, | | | | forces your body to accept more intense |
| and maintain your weight loss. It really is a | | | | exercise which will in turn make your weight |
| numbers game. The more time you spend engaged | | | | loss gains more achievable. |
| in physical exercise the more calories you | | | | |
| are going to burn and consequently the more | | | | By increasing your basal metabolic rate, |
| pounds you will lose. | | | | interval training cause you to burn more |
| | | | calories a day, and make your exercise less |
| If you are searching for fitness equipment | | | | monotonous. Interval training also helps the |
| that will not only burn fat, but will also | | | | time pass more quickly. Try walking on your |
| raise your metabolism to continue burning fat | | | | Treadmill with light hand weights of between |
| long after youve stopped exercising, then a | | | | one and two pounds weight for two to three |
| treadmill should be at the top of your list. | | | | days per week. Swing your arms and also use a |
| | | | variety of arm movements while walking. This |
| The treadmill is matchless for cardiovascular | | | | will increase your basal metabolic rate and |
| exercise. According to a recent study, | | | | tone your upper body muscles. |
| calories burned on the treadmill for 60 | | | | |
| minutes averaged 865 - 705. Compare this | | | | Try to do your Treadmill workout first thing |
| figure to the following: | | | | in the day. Most people who workout |
| | | | regularly, do so first thing in the morning. |
| Stair machine 746 - 637 Rowing machine 739 - | | | | If YOU want to exercise regularly, you are |
| 606 Stationary cycle 604 - 556 Cross-country | | | | more likely to succeed by being an "early |
| ski machine 678 - 595 | | | | bird" |
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| As you can see the treadmill comes out as the | | | | In order to add a bit more variety to your |
| number one cardiovascular machine. | | | | routine set one day of the week aside to be |
| | | | your "easy day". This should be a very |
| If you would like to develop your own weight | | | | leisurely session. Consider how good your |
| loss treadmill program here are some ideas: | | | | walks are starting to feel as you continue to |
| | | | lose weight and tone your body. |
| Be creative - make your Treadmill session | | | | |
| pleasurable, listen to music or audio books | | | | You have probably heard the expression "if |
| on your MP3 player. Some people prefer to | | | | you can't measure it, then it doesn't exist". |
| just take the opportunity to think or just | | | | With this in mind make sure that you record |
| day dream. The more you enjoy your Treadmill | | | | your progress. Record the date and |
| session, the more likely you are to exercise | | | | time-of-day of your workout, and the distance |
| on your treadmill regularly. | | | | and/or time you walked. Record the total of |
| | | | the miles or minutes you've walked. Your |
| Try to exercise daily. Working out on your | | | | thoughts or feelings for that particular |
| Treadmill regularly makes your weight loss | | | | workout can also be logged. |
| goals much more likely to happen than if you | | | | |
| are only working out only when the mood takes | | | | All of the above measures will help to ensure |
| you. Most people that make the switch will | | | | that your Treadmill Exercise Session is that |
| tell you that it's easier to workout every | | | | one special time of day to take care of |
| day. You don't have to think about whether | | | | yourself. Don't let anyone or anything keep |
| it's a workout day or not and get prepared | | | | you from your special time with your |
| for it - just exercise on your treadmill | | | | Treadmill. Working out on your Treadmill |
| every day - your body will become accustomed | | | | every day will help you achieve your weight |
| to it. It will soon become part of your | | | | loss goals and have a positive impact on all |
| routine and you will begin to look forward to | | | | aspects of your life, including physical, |
| it. | | | | mental, and emotional health. |
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| Try to mix in some interval training into | | | | If we only consider the issue of weight loss, |
| your Treadmill sessions each week. Interval | | | | the Treadmill is significantly superior to |
| training consists of brief periods (about one | | | | any other exercise machine given its |
| minute) of more intense exercise incorporated | | | | associated energy expenditure. While other |
| into your Treadmill workouts. You may do a | | | | fitness equipment "fads" gather dust |
| one minute interval of faster walking about | | | | Treadmills have consistently provided quality |
| every five minutes throughout your workout. | | | | results and lasting benefits. Treadmills |
| | | | allow you to work at your own pace, but don't |
| Start with a three to five minute warm-up and | | | | allow you to slack off. You'll be able to |
| then five minutes into your walk you do your | | | | burn calories efficiently and attain your |
| first interval, one minute of faster walking. | | | | weight loss targets. |