Question #11: Treadmill Question...?
I'm getting a treadmill and while I was looking it
up online it says "No motor". I'm not
smart at these kinds of things. So I was wondering
what's the difference between a treadmill with a
motor and one without? What's the difference
between a Manual and Electril treadmill?
Answer: Manual = "No Motor" --- In other words,
the only thing that will move the belt is the
effort you exert with your walking motion.Electric
= "With Motor" -- The treadmill can be
set to go at a certain speed and maintain that
speed with no effort from you --- i.e. you just
have to 'keep up' with how fast you tell the belt
to move.
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Question #12: Treadmill question...?
I'm getting a treadmill and while I was looking it
up online it says "No motor". I'm not
smart at these kinds of things. So I was wondering
what's the difference between a treadmill with a
motor and one without?And what's the difference
between a Manual and Electril treadmill?
Answer: No motor means you power it with your
walking/running. The belt doesn't move unless you
are moving.
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Question #13: Treadmill workout question?
After a week of going on the treadmill for an hour
4+ times a week I've notice new leg muscles. My
question is will I lose that "tire"
around my hips and stomach? I know I won't get a
six pack from the treadmill, but will I lose fat
along those areas?
Answer: You should, as long as you've changed your diet as
well. Try to stay off the junk and high fat
foods.
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Question #14: Treadmill Training?
Hi,I live in Houston and running in the
heat/humidity is killing me. I've resolved to run
treadmills at the gym during the summer and hit
the road again in the fall. My question is
this:Have any of you used a treadmill to actually
train for and lower a 5k time? I'm currently at 20
minutes and hope to get down to my PR of 17
minutes.My gut tells me that it is probably not
feasable, but I am hoping to hear from someone
who's actually tried it. Anyone?
Answer: Unfortunately training on a treadmill to lower a
5k is going to be difficult. I've been running
competitively since i was 10 and i have found that
the best way to train for short distance races are
repeated sprints. This is hard to do on a
treadmill. Treadmill running doesn't really
simulate a good stride either which can make
running on normal surfaces awkward after awhile.
My advice is if you are dead set on treadmill
running try to mix it up with runs on an indoor
track if at all possible. I lived in south Houston
till I was 17 and if you don't mind waking up
early, the heat and humidity is bearable at around
4 or 5 in the morning. Hope this helps.
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Question #15: Treadmill Exercise Plan?
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!!
Answer: 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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Question #16: Treadmill and sore ankles?
Hi Guys. I bought myself a treadmill last week
and have been using it faithfully for a couple of
hours every day. I am not running, but am walking
at a good clip--about 4 miles an hour or so.
(with shoes) But I am experiencing some pain in
the back of both of my ankles which is starting to
slow me down. I realize that any time you start a
new exercise program it can take awhile for your
body to adjust and your muscles may be sore for
awhile. My only concern is that I don't want this
to get worse. Should I keep using the treadmill
and wait for my ankles to get used to it or should
I ease up? Has anybody noticed this when they
first started using their treadmills?
Answer: Is it your achilles' tendon? You could be
overworking it if you take longer than normal
strides or go uphill fast.Also, a few hours a day
is a lot. It's most likely a stress injury, and
you need to ease off, or it could get a lot
worse.The type of treadmill and the condition of
your shoes are also factors to consider. How soft
is the treadmill? I mean, does it have impact
stabilizers that make it easier on your body (less
stress upon impact)? Also, how old are your
shoes? You need to make sure that neither the
tread nor the internal cushioning has been worn
down.Definitely cut down on the treadmill time.
Take a day off, even.
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Question #17: exercises treadmill during pregnancy?
it's too hot outside for me to walk but however i
do have treadmill which is good idea for me stay
cooler and walk on treadmill but im wonder how
long should i walk on treadmill and how speed
should i go on?... i am 37 weeks and 1 day...
thanks !!!Thank you sarah!!! :)
Answer: Let your body tell you how much you should do. If
it hurts at all stop & I think just getting on
there for 10 minutes is great. I am 35 1/2 weeks
& wouldn't be able to get on because I have
been having such back pain, so good for you!!!
Congratulations on your baby, you don't have too
much longer :)
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Question #18: Kitten on the treadmill?
I have a three month old persian kitten. I also
have a treadmill. I'm not sure what my question
is. Bottom line is I'm terribly worried of what
might happen if my kitten were to go near the
treadmill while someone was working out on it.
When I'm on the treadmill I always make sure the
kitten is in another room. But I'm afraid my
husband might forget to put the kitty in another
room if I'm not home someday. He can be a little
absent minded sometimes. Does anyone else out
there own a kitty and a treadmill? What do you do?
Answer: Are you afraid that kitty might run into the
mechanics of the treadmill? Why not put a barrier
around it so that kitty can't get in even if it is
in the room?
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Question #19: Treadmill ..manual or motor? also, treadmill or elipctical?
Hi! im looking to buy a treadmill or eliptical, im
looking more towards the treadmill. im over wieght
and looking to loose about 50 pounds, is the
manual treadmill a good choice, its cheaper so im
leaning more towards the manual....also...... is
it possible to loose 10pounds a month?
Answer: Sure it's possible to lose 10 but that's a bit
much. Treadmills are good exercise. Just be
careful with the electric b/c you can get hurt on
it! I don't like elipticals.
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Question #20: Efficiency of treadmill Vs natural walking?
Just how energy-efficient is a treadmill in
burning up calories? Given that the treadmill is
moving, and that we are keeping pace with it, how
much "distance" on a treadmill do you
have to achieve to burn up the same amount of
energy when you walk naturally along the footpath?
Does anyone have real figures please?
Answer: i would asume natural walking/runing is more
effective. idk it jsut seems so much harder and
dredful than the shock absorbing tredmil i rather
hop on
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