If you are new on the treadmill and you are looking for advice on the right way to use it, our experts have shared the best practices you should follow.
Warm: As with any training, the warm -up should not be overlooked. At an easy walking pace, warm up for five to ten minutes.
Do not hang on to the ramps: If you run on a treadmill at a slightly too fast pace for you, it is tempting to hang on to the console or the ramps. “It may be injured and it is not a good shape of treadmill,” warns Wilpers. If you find the speed too fast, reduce it until you are comfortable enough to keep your elbows by your side.
Do not go out too quickly: A current error that some people make is to increase speed too early. Wilpers says: “Make sure you warm up or jog easy before going to a real race.”
Use your arms: It is easy to forget your arms if you jog or if you run on a treadmill, but use your arms by swinging them while you run a more efficient runner. “Make sure you keep them folded at around 90 degrees and by your side and not swing them on the body, because this is a sign that your chest is running too much,” advises Wilpers.
Run large, run light, run relaxed: If you run on the treadmill, you want the movement to be as natural as possible. Wilpers says: “Throughout your shopping, perform mental analyzes of the body to assess your state from head to toe, including your breathing.” When you think of your shape, run big means that you keep a straight posture with an inclination of the ankles forward, while running light refers to light and fast feet, and trusted running is to relax all the rest that does not does not lead the movement.
Which should avoid treadmills: It is important to avoid jumping on a treadmill if you are currently injured, if you suffer from a disease, if you have recently undergone surgery or if you are recently postpartum. “I would not recommend training with rolling strips for the moment, but once the authorization of your doctor, the rolling strip can probably be a good training tool to put you in good shape,” explains Kennedy. If you have heart problems, dizziness, arthritis or disc problems, it is best to consult your doctor first.
