After much study it has been found that walking is the best exercise and is conducive in living longer and healthier. Even though there are a great number of people who do not exercise, either because they may find an excuse to not do so or are simply not sure of what to do.
A good treadmill exercise routine is the answer because it can be made to fit each individual’s needs and the exercise itself is convenient, beneficial to the user and can be enjoyable at the same time. Controlling the walking exercise is a major part of a good treadmill exercise routine.
Sure, sprinting will get you up to your anaerobic threshold quicker; still, the old adage “Slow and steady wins the race” applies well in this case.
The next step is to find your cardiovascular exercise range. There is an accepted formula for determining the safe range for your personal physical exertion.
A treadmill exercise program allows a person to burn on average 700 calories per hour which is 200 calories more than for an exercise bike, for example.
The convenience of a treadmill exercise program is such that the person using it can do so at the pace of his or her own choosing as well as maintain a regular walking program.
This type of treadmill exercise routine may involve that of a power mix, hill climbs, speed intervals, as well as unique strength moves that will have the cumulative effect of helping the person stay strong, fit and able.
For example, a treadmill exercise routine may span 12 weeks and have different exercises planned for different days and weeks, during the entire routine.
To obtain maximum advantage from the treadmill exercise program, a person may try to reach the point of walking in the targeted heart rate zone; this is calculated by subtracting the person’s age from 220 to arrive at the Maximum Heart Rate (MHR).
The target zone may be anything that is in the range of 50 to 90 percent of the MHR. When the person reaches greater fitness it may require him or her to work much more and walk faster to keep in the target zone.
Yes, it’s a journey, but no one said you have to complete it the first day. With honest participation in a fitness program on treadmill equipment, more efficient heart and lung function, lower cholesterol and many other benefits will be yours. Make it a part of your life today.
Keeping these points in mind and following them will help achieve the most optimum benefits from your treadmill exercise program.
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