Treadmill Guides
Exercising The Right Way On A Treadmill
You know what they say: “You get the most out of
anything if you do it properly.” Exercising the right way on a treadmill
is no different. If you want to get the most enjoyment and benefit out
of treadmill exercise, then do it the right way.
Here are some times to help you maximize the health benefits of
treadmill exercise
1. Footwork
As your foot comes forward and your
heel strikes the ground, here’s what you do: raise your toes and roll
forward onto the outside of your foot (but keep the entire shoe sole on
the ground). As your foot passes under your body, straighten your knee
and press the ground with the ball of your
foot, maintaining pressure
until your toes leave the ground. Do this for the entire duration of
your run.
2. Hip rotation
Walk from your waist, allowing your
hips to rotate naturally with the forward and backward movement of your
legs. Meanwhile, your shoulders should stay relaxed and facing forward.
3. Arm swing
As your hips and legs swing, let your arms do the same at
your sides in the same forward-backward direction. As you increase your
speed, bend your arms at a right angle and swing them faster in rhythm
with your legs.
If you do all of the above religiously, you’ll be
fit quickly. Elaine Ward of NARWF says that to get the most out of your
walking routine, you have to consider the way your torso is positioned,
how your foot touches the ground and how your arms swing. The above tips
should be able to help you do just that.