Safely Running on Your Treadmill

By Chet Sandeksi


Being well into the year, there are many people that have discarded their New Year's resolutions. If you have lost sight of your resolution to be healthier, it may be time to revisit and revive your goal.

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.

When you are used to scenery and the feeling of travelling and moving, it can be hard to be in the same place when you start your run and when you end your run. Although running on a treadmill can be a pain, sometimes it is necessary.

The elliptical trainer machine, or simply the elliptical, is the ideal cardio training machine for those persons who are otherwise unable to perform cardio workouts due to failing or hurt joints and knees as the elliptical is a low impact machine that will not further damage the knees.

If you do not want to make a visit to a knee replacement surgeon, an elliptical can be a great exercise option. Running consistently may warrant that visit to a knee replacement surgeon, but by starting yourself off on the elliptical, you can avoid a lot of joint problems.

While you are looking through the prices and the options that you have, you may want to consider a payment plan. Sometimes, this can be the best way to get a treadmill that you know you are going to be able to use for many years to come.

Instead of misusing or improperly using the elliptical to gain a harder or more effective workout, simply use the machine's built in versatilities. Almost every elliptical will have the ability to increase the workout work load by upping the resistance, changing the speed, or raising the incline of the pedaling.

Some people like to plug away at a long distance while others prefer to do a circuit workout. A circuit workout can be a great way to get your heart rate up and ensure that you are getting all of your cardio in for the day.

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.

This practice will also enable the exerciser to keep up an effective fluid motion while working out on the machine. In addition to keeping the knees slightly bent at all times to enable the machine to work best for its user, it is also important to remember that while an elliptical is designed to maintain the proper posture of the user during an exercise, slouching or slumping while exercising on this machine is still detrimental.

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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