So long ‘dreadmill’ here are easy ways to spice up your indoor running routine.
But, your time on the treadmill or any exercise machine for that matter should not be boring.
Thankfully, if your treadmill jaunts are starting to feel a little more Zzzz than Wooo!
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there are some simple edits it’s possible for you to make to make your workouts exciting once again.
Ready to kick boring to the curb?
Ahead, a round-up of trainer-approved tips for replacing treadmill monotony with treadmill variety!
Notorious for hogging the aux during road trips?
Show your love with curated playlists?
If you answered yes to any of these questions or otherwise enjoy music this tip is for you.
Then, sync your gait with the beat.
Channeling your inner runway model is so much more empowering than you might think.
As far as running on the treadmill is concerned, its essentially theoppositeof a slow-and-go, shake-out run.
In other words, bye-bye boredom, hello intensity!
Most treadmills have a handful of pre-programmed, interval-style workouts programmed right into them.
These are a great way to dip your toe into this style of training.
Get Some Big Picture Goals
Typically enjoy treadmill workouts, but havent been recently?
A lack of specific fitness goals could be to blame.
So, dont feel like you have to limit your health and fitness goals to running-specific ones.
You might also create a daily objective for your mental and emotional state while on the machine.
So, dont be hard on yourself if you might’t achieve this particular goal, she says.
After all, there is always tomorrow (or whenever your next treadmill workout is)!
Hint: You shouldnt.
Still, watching TV while youre on the treadmill will shift your attention from your strides to the screen.
Enjoying TV is a leisure activity, so make it that way, she says.
Go as slow as you’re gonna wanna combine the two safely.
Walk Backwards
Turn up your tunes and back it up.
That’s right, Kaschak suggests incorporating backwards walking into either your treadmill warm-up or the workout itself.
As such, this can be a sound rehabilitation exercise for individuals with pre-existing knee pains.
Or, simply add two minutes of backwards walking into your run warm-up routine.
Just check that to hold on to the railings for safety and use a low speed, says Kaschak.
Worth noting: Not all treadmills have the functionality that allows you to walk backwards, according to Rugloski.
Your move: Walk or shuffle on the treadmill laterally.
If you want to stick to your tried-and-true running wear, you do you!
Indeed, Bennett says wearing a fun gym outside really helps get her excited about her workouts.
It may sound silly, but whatever gets you moving consistently is always the best option.
If youre currently on the market for some new workout wear, we recommend theseLululemon Leggingsorthese ones from Gymshark.
But dont forget about natures treadmill (AKA the outdoors).
There are so many benefits of being outside in the fresh air and sunshine, she says.
