5 Ways To Get The Best Use Out Of Your Home Treadmill

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The #1 fear that people have when investing in a home treadmill

(or any piece of exercise equipment) is that they won't use it.

You know the story. It gets delivered, you set it up and enjoy

it for a few days...and then it sits...and waits.

A few months down the road, you notice how dusty it has become

and how much space it's taking up. And you remember how much

weight you were determined to lose by using it faithfully every

day. But now, unfortunately, it doubles as a clothes rack.

Never fear. This article will help you make sure that DOESN'T

happen.

A treadmill provides the best overall cardiovascular workout &

it's still the number one exercise machine for those who want

to lose weight. So it's an investment in your health that will

pay large dividends...if you are prepared to get the maximum

benefit from it!

Here are 5 easy ways to get the BEST use from your home

treadmill:

#1) Do your research first

Make sure you look at what each treadmill offers you and

compare it to your unique needs.

For example, if you live in a condo and/or like things neat and

clean, a folding treadmill might suit you best. If you want a

folding treadmill, do you prefer a manual folding treadmill

(like most folding treadmills) or do you want a shock-assisted

folding treadmill with wheels on the bottom that's easy to

move?

If you like to drink water during your workout, make sure

there's a water bottle holder included in the treadmill console

(it might surprise you how many treadmills do not have this

feature.)

Do you get bored easily and need a challenge? What about

getting a treadmill with lots of user programs or one that is

iFit compatible?

These things may seem little and maybe it might cost you a bit

more; but if it means you're actually going to enjoy your

workout it will be well worth it!

#2) Place the treadmill in a 'happy' spot.

By 'happy' I mean well-lit, open and stimulating. Don't put it

so you face the bare wall when you walk or run. I've tried this

this and the workouts don't last long! If you get bored easily,

put it facing the television or facing a window where you can

have an attractive view while working out.

Rooms and spaces have definite 'feels' to them and that will

affect the success of your workouts. Make sure your treadmill

is placed in an area that makes you feel energized, happy and

mentally stimulated.

#3) Get your exercise arsenal ready BEFORE the treadmill

arrives.

Do you like listening to fast music when you exercise? Do you

like watching your favorite movies? What about reading

magazines? What inspires you to work out and feel your best?

Get these things ready even before your treadmill arrives and

you'll be three-quarters of the way there. Have several workout

or favorite CD's around. Get your favorite movies or shows on

tape. Gather your favorite magazines.

By having an 'exercise' stash around your treadmill, you'll be

inspired to workout AND you won't be stuck running around

looking for something to do when you want to start exercising.

Again, this may seem simple, but it works. Why do you think

gyms have magazines, televisions and CD players handy?

#4) Make an exercise plan.

Before you start working out, try making a plan, a " roadmap to

your rock-hard body " so to speak. By writing down how long and

what kind of workout you'll be doing in week 1, 2, 3, 4 etc,

you'll get yourself psyched up for success.

Remember that every time you workout, you are planting the

seeds for the kind of dream body that you want.

By having a plan, you can see just how many seeds you've

planted (and even how long it will take to start reaping the

results!) Have fun with it and you'll be motivated to achieve

your health goals (and get maximum benefits from your

treadmill!)

#5) Track your progress

Ok this is related to #4 but it's more of an ongoing thing. By

tracking your progress every day, you get a major sense of

accomplishment which snowballs into even greater fat-burning

results.

I suggest you have 'minimum goals' like " I'll walk for at least

10 minutes. " or " I'll do 5-30 second intervals. " These are easy

to do and you'll probably go beyond them - which will encourage

you even further and heighten your sense of accomplishment.

And of course, you're also getting maximum benefit from your

treadmill!

Those are 5 ways to get best use from your home treadmill. Just

remember that even a little bit of preparation will pay off

large dividends in the long run.

About The Author: O'Neill is a contritubing writer for

http://www.TreadmillReviews.homestead.com, a website offering

unbiased treadmill reviews and ratings. For the latest

treadmill reviews, sales and best buys visit:

http://www.TreadmillReviews.homestead.com

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