Safely Running on Your Treadmill

By Chet Sandeksi


For runners that are used to trail runs or even running on the road, a treadmill run can feel like a prison sentence. There are many people that struggle understanding how they are going to endure the time that they are forced to spend on a treadmill.

This is to be commended. Both practices, if honored, will lead the individual to an overall healthier physical state and, if studies on the subject are accurate, an overall healthier mental state as well.

One physical training machine that is popular among persons returning to the gym or for those who want an effective cardio workout without the harsh impact of running is the elliptical trainer machine.

If you find that it is necessary to be running on a treadmill, there are ways that you may be able to ensure that you are going to be entertained. Listening to music has saved many runners that would have otherwise hit the "stop" button throughout their run.

Create a playlist that is motivating and that is going to help you focus on something other than the treadmill that you are running on. With the right music in your ears, you may be able to lose yourself in your thoughts and the music throughout your run.

Some people even like to listen to books on tape as they are running. If you do not need a beat to run to, you may want to listen to a book on tape that will allow you to focus on something other than the treadmill and ensure that you can push through your entire run.

Planning out your run ahead of time may also help you get the exercise that you are going to need. When you plan your run, you should decide how fast you want to run and how long you want to be running at that speed.

These three modes of variation when used in combination should provide the user with enough of a challenge to keep their cardio workouts effective and fresh. One safety tip that a person should try to remember while exercising is to not lock your knees while on the elliptical.

Doing so will affect the circulation in the body and can lead to fainting or dizziness. Instead, a person should remember to keep their knees slightly bent during the entire workout.

While you are training for any race, you should take the proper precautions to avoid having to meet with a knee replacement doctor. Running can be hard on your knees and it is important that you are in tune with your body as you are training.

Meeting with a knee replacement doctor may be avoided if you stretch properly, listen to your body, let your body recover from long runs properly and use the right equipment as you are running. Don't be afraid to talk with a professional about how to care for your joints to ensure that you can keep on running.

Training for a race indoors can be difficult, but with some practice you can be sure that you are ready. So, hit the gym today to start training for your next race.




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