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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Treadmill Safety Tips

Aerobic workouts are a great way to get into shape, drop a few pounds and get ready for the summer outdoor activities.  That is, if you follow basic safety tips for using a treadmill that will increase fitness without injury.

These tips from the Elite Wellness coaching http://www.elite-wellness-coaching.com/treadmill-tips.html   webpage.
  • Always mount and dismount after the belt stops
  • Standupright with your head
  • Keep your hips tucked under your torso
  • Let arms swing naturally (sins of holding on to treadmill in a later post)
  • Walk of jog near the front end of controls within easy reach
  • Stay hydrated

3 comments:

  1. Think about it. Walking or jogging on a treadmill should be the same as on a track or trail. So if your posture is somehow different. You're doing something wrong.

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  2. Do not buy a treadmill at a garage sell unless they will let you turn it on and job a few mintues. Trust me even bad treadmills look good unplugged.

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  3. I need a treadmill that comes with a surround-screen of changing nature scenes and lightly blowing wind, birds chirping, etc. to help me think I'm outside. I just hate using a treadmill at a gym trying to ignore the old man next to me running twice as fast and twice as long! Plus I don't like seeing other people sweat. Give me scenery please:-)

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