Does a treadmill actually work

From time to time, I advise my running club participants to go to the gym from time to time and utilize various equipment to improve their muscular endurance and explosiveness, while many of my running friends will go on the treadmill to practice running. Today we will talk about how the treadmill can improve our running performance.

In the fitness room every kind of equipment has its unique function, and the treadmill is indispensable in the fitness room. When doing resistance training, I would suggest you to do 10 to 15 minutes of treadmill or cycling machine training first to let your muscles enter into an aerobic state, which is considered an efficient and systematic arrangement.

The advantage of treadmill is that you can control the speed and incline at will, so that you can train the stabilization of stride speed and muscle rhythm. Moreover, it can be used as a variable speed exercise, such as from slow to fast, or interval exercise (training with slow and fast intervals). Especially when we encounter a long and straight track, the treadmill can help us to repeat the same movement over and over again, so that our muscles can get used to it, and it is also a good way to stabilize our pace.

As a side note, some beginner runners can start with walking on the treadmill, walking briskly, and jogging at a moderate pace, so that their cardiorespiratory endurance can be gradually adapted to it.

Equipment can correct and improve our deficiencies, but if we are going to face a race, we still need to get our feet on the ground and go outdoors to train. When we run on the ground, we have to adapt to different surfaces, sunlight, temperatures, and changes in the physical environment. If we train on the treadmill alone, we will not be able to adapt to the actual environment in a race.

The disadvantage of the treadmill is that it gives you the wrong message that you are really running, but in fact you are just moving on a transportation belt. Real running involves crawling, lifting, and stomping, using the muscles in your feet to pull your body forward, whereas a treadmill has a conveyor belt to help move your legs, so there aren't a lot of muscles to actually use. As a training tool, the treadmill can actually be very good to improve the stability of the body and rhythm, but remember to take into account the safety, because from time to time we hear that there are accidents in the treadmill fall down, so we will whether or not the use of handrails, must be buckled with a pause device, there are accidents can be immediately stopped transport belt. In addition, at least 5 minutes before the end of the exercise, the treadmill will slowly slow down, so that the whole person can cool down, and the body should also return to calm before landing on the ground, because too fast landing, or may appear to be the situation of the sky spinning. However, with the recent hot weather, practicing in the gym is a good choice.

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Treadmills, as a common piece of equipment for home fitness, are loved by many fitness enthusiasts.

However, the controversy about treadmills never stops.

Some people think that treadmills are convenient, practical and effective in exercising; others think that treadmills are harmful to the knees and spine and can easily cause sports injuries.

So, is the treadmill good or bad? This article will take you to explore the truth of treadmill running.

First, the advantages of treadmill

1. Convenient and fast:

Treadmill can be used at home at any time, without the influence of weather, venue and other external factors, convenient and quick.

2. Load adjustment:

Treadmill can adjust the speed and slope according to personal physical ability and exercise demand, and realize aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise and other kinds of exercise.

3.Reduced impact:

The running belt of the treadmill has elasticity, which can reduce the impact on knees and ankles when running and lower the risk of sports injury.

4.Data monitoring:

Modern treadmills are usually equipped with heart rate monitoring, calorie consumption and other data monitoring functions, which help to scientifically develop fitness programs.

5. Higher safety:

Compared with outdoor running, treadmills have a greater advantage in terms of safety, avoiding traffic accidents, falls and other safety hazards.

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Disadvantages of Treadmill

1. Restricted range of motion:

The range of motion on the treadmill is relatively small, and running in the same position for a long time is easy to produce a sense of dullness.

2. Muscle exercise is not comprehensive:

The treadmill mainly exercises the muscles of the lower limbs, and has a limited effect on the upper limbs, abdomen and other parts of the exercise.

3. Higher cost:

Compared with other family fitness equipment, the price of treadmill is higher, which is a considerable investment for some consumers.

4. Maintenance:

Treadmill needs regular maintenance and repair, such as cleaning, lubrication, etc., otherwise it will affect the service life and performance.

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How to use treadmill correctly

1. Wear suitable sports shoes:

Choose a pair of comfortable sports shoes with shock-absorbing function, which can effectively reduce sports injury.

2. Adjust the appropriate speed and slope:

Reasonably adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill according to personal physical ability and exercise goals.

3. Control exercise time:

Treadmill exercise time should not be too long, it is recommended to exercise for 30-60 minutes each time, 3-5 times a week.

4. Pay attention to posture:

Maintain a correct running posture, avoid long time head down, bending over and other bad postures.

5. Increase variety:

You can increase the fun and effect of treadmill exercise by changing the speed, incline, exercise mode and so on.

Summarize: as a convenient and practical family fitness equipment, treadmill has many advantages, such as convenience, load adjustment, impact reduction and so on.

However, treadmill also has some drawbacks, such as limited range of motion, incomplete muscle exercise and so on.

Therefore, when using a treadmill, it is necessary to reasonably adjust the exercise parameters according to your own needs and physical ability, maintain a correct posture, and pay attention to increasing the diversity of exercise.

Only in this way can you give full play to the advantages of the treadmill and realize the purpose of healthy exercise.