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Warming Up Before Going To Treadmill |
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If you are familiar
with various workout regimens, you will surely know that physical
exercises can be divided in two distinct categories. There are both
low-impact and high-impact exercises. Many people, especially from
among the women, prefer low-impact exercises to the other form.
Walking is one of the most prominent exercises in this category.
Walking is a very good way to keep you
in shape and in good health. Time was when there was plenty of open
spaces to go for a walk. Also, the air was cleaner. You could be well
benefited by taking a walk in the morning. But the times have
changed. Now either you do not have enough time or the smoky
atmosphere outside deters you from going for a morning walk. This is
when you realize the necessity of treadmills. Treadmill walking
workouts can give you all the benefits of open-air walking, while
ensuring that you do not have to venture out in polluted
environments.
Treadmill walking
workouts are quite easy and hassle-free. However, you will do well
not to start randomly. There are a number of definite methods which
help you avail the maximum gain from the use of this machine. Like
all other forms of exercises, treadmill walking should also be
preceded by a methodical stretching session. This session braces you
up for the actual workouts ahead. Preferably, you should continue
walking on the treadmill for a period spanning 30-45 minutes. The
first phase is always stretching, followed by 2-3 minutes of slow
walking for your body to warm up. The next 5 minutes should be spent
walking on faster but still comfortable speed. After this you have to
walk for a period of 15 minutes or so at an accelerated pace without
stopping in between. You can also imitate walking on inclines by
raising the treadmill bed with the help of the specific buttons which
are there in the machine.
After the speedy 15 minutes, you should
walk for 5 minutes at a good yet comfortable pace. The next 3-4
minutes should be reserved for a cooling down walk. It is good for
you to go through 15 minutes of stretching before you finish the
session.
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