| The #1 fear that people have when investing in a | | | | sure your treadmill is placed in an area that makes |
| home treadmill (or any piece of exercise equipment) | | | | you feel energized, happy and mentally stimulated. |
| is that they won't use it. | | | | #3) Get your exercise arsenal ready BEFORE the |
| You know the story. It gets delivered, you set it up | | | | treadmill arrives. |
| and enjoy it for a few days...and then it sits...and | | | | Do you like listening to fast music when you |
| waits. | | | | exercise? Do you like watching your favorite movies? |
| A few months down the road, you notice how dusty | | | | What about reading magazines? What inspires you to |
| it has become and how much space it's taking up. | | | | work out and feel your best? |
| And you remember how much weight you were | | | | Get these things ready even before your treadmill |
| determined to lose by using it faithfully every day. | | | | arrives and you'll be three-quarters of the way there. |
| But now, unfortunately, it doubles as a clothes rack. | | | | Have several workout or favorite CD's around. Get |
| Never fear. This article will help you make sure that | | | | your favorite movies or shows on tape. Gather your |
| DOESN'T happen. | | | | favorite magazines. |
| A treadmill provides the best overall cardiovascular | | | | By having an 'exercise' stash around your treadmill, |
| workout & it's still the number one exercise machine | | | | you'll be inspired to workout AND you won't be stuck |
| for those who want to lose weight. So it's an | | | | running around looking for something to do when you |
| investment in your health that will pay large | | | | want to start exercising. |
| dividends...if you are prepared to get the maximum | | | | Again, this may seem simple, but it works. Why do |
| benefit from it! | | | | you think gyms have magazines, televisions and CD |
| Here are 5 easy ways to get the BEST use from | | | | players handy? |
| your home treadmill: | | | | #4) Make an exercise plan. |
| #1) Do your research first | | | | Before you start working out, try making a plan, a |
| Make sure you look at what each treadmill offers | | | | "roadmap to your rock-hard body" so to speak. By |
| you and compare it to your unique needs. | | | | writing down how long and what kind of workout |
| For example, if you live in a condo and/or like things | | | | you'll be doing in week 1, 2, 3, 4 etc, you'll get |
| neat and clean, a folding treadmill might suit you best. | | | | yourself psyched up for success. |
| If you want a folding treadmill, do you prefer a | | | | Remember that every time you workout, you are |
| manual folding treadmill (like most folding treadmills) or | | | | planting the seeds for the kind of dream body that |
| do you want a shock-assisted folding treadmill with | | | | you want. |
| wheels on the bottom that's easy to move? | | | | By having a plan, you can see just how many seeds |
| If you like to drink water during your workout, make | | | | you've planted (and even how long it will take to |
| sure there's a water bottle holder included in the | | | | start reaping the results!) Have fun with it and you'll |
| treadmill console (it might surprise you how many | | | | be motivated to achieve your health goals (and get |
| treadmills do not have this feature.) | | | | maximum benefits from your treadmill!) |
| Do you get bored easily and need a challenge? What | | | | #5) Track your progress |
| about getting a treadmill with lots of user programs | | | | Ok this is related to #4 but it's more of an ongoing |
| or one that is iFit compatible? | | | | thing. By tracking your progress every day, you get |
| These things may seem little and maybe it might | | | | a major sense of accomplishment which snowballs |
| cost you a bit more; but if it means you're actually | | | | into even greater fat-burning results. |
| going to enjoy your workout it will be well worth it! | | | | I suggest you have 'minimum goals' like "I'll walk for |
| #2) Place the treadmill in a 'happy' spot. | | | | at least 10 minutes." or "I'll do 5-30 second intervals." |
| By 'happy' I mean well-lit, open and stimulating. Don't | | | | These are easy to do and you'll probably go beyond |
| put it so you face the bare wall when you walk or | | | | them - which will encourage you even further and |
| run. I've tried this this and the workouts don't last | | | | heighten your sense of accomplishment. |
| long! If you get bored easily, put it facing the | | | | And of course, you're also getting maximum benefit |
| television or facing a window where you can have an | | | | from your treadmill! |
| attractive view while working out. | | | | Those are 5 ways to get best use from your home |
| Rooms and spaces have definite 'feels' to them and | | | | treadmill. Just remember that even a little bit of |
| that will affect the success of your workouts. Make | | | | preparation will pay off large dividends in the long run. |