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Question: Treadmill Exercise Plan?
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I'm currently trying to loose 5 pounds and really enjoy working out on the treadmill, my usuall work out time on the treadmill is about 60 mnts, anybody knows what should be the right break down for the work out ( warm up time, jogging time, running time, cool down time and also should i change the incline of the treadmill during my work out ).Thank you!!
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Answer#1: Ms Cutiepie, 60 min is really to much to run on a treadmill. You need to feel the ground under your feet. Feel the contour of the road, grass, hills, sand. If you do that I think you might feel better and you will enjoy the time you've put in, promise. Jaime
Answer#2: Increasing the incline on the treadmill will give you a workout more as if you were actually running on the roads. Since the treadmill is doing some of the work with the motor even increasing the incline just a little will give you a more adequate workout. 60 minutes is a good time as well because it will give you a good workout without putting too much strain on the body.
Answer#3: the doctors recommend 30 min. work outs 3 times a week. You need to spend at least 5-10 min. stretching, this is very important. On the tredmill, distance and speed are important. Try to burn about 300 calories during a work out. So if you walk, that might take an hour, if you run it might only take 20-30 minuets. remember that speed is not too important to burn fat, around 6.0 on a tredmill is perfect for burning fat. Find your heart rate by calculating your age and wieght, you can find the formula online. I will post a link. When you see it, 60% range means fat burn, 85% range means heart and lung strengthening. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4736
Answer#4: Take your 60 minute workout and do speed work, (Burns fat at 300% greater effeciency).Run at a moderate pace, maybe 5 or 6 MPH for about .75 mile.Then run at about 8.5 - 9.5 MPH (if thats fast for you) for about a 1/4 mile, bring it down to 6-7 for about 5 minutes, then back up to your high speed again for a 1/4 mile. keep doing this so that you hit your high point between 6 and 8 times. This works so well that even after you shower you'll still be sweating for a couple hours afterwards.Cant wait to see the end result.
Answer#5: Do you normally run the entire time or stay at a constant pace for extended periods?I found that intervals work best. Run at 6.5mph for about 4-5 minutes and then sprint at 7.5-8mph for 1-2 minutes. That will push your body and your heart.
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