How Do You Burn More Calories On A Treadmill?
In the winter months, many people find themselves on a treadmill to keep active. Treadmills are nice alternatives when walking or running on snowy streets in frigid temperatures is less than appealing. The downside to using a treadmill, however, is that the workouts can become tedious and boring. There are a few things you can do to make your treadmill workouts fun and effective. Vary the speed. Most treadmills come equipped with programs that will vary the speed for you. A good walking speed ranges from 3-4 miles per hour, while a good running speed is 5-6 miles per hour. Obviously, the faster you go the more calories you burn but alternating slow and fast speeds is known as interval training, and can increase the intensity of your workout and help you burn more calories. Vary the intensity. You can also vary the intensity by increasing the incline. Some treadmills will simulate up to a 12% grade. The higher the incline, the harder the workout. You can get a better workout walking up
