Treadmill Running

Treadmill Running: Cardio is defined as any type of exercise that gets your heart rate up and keeps it up for a prolonged period of time. Your respiratory system will start working harder as you begin to breathe faster and more deeply.

Treadmill Running

Level: Beginner
Equipment Required: Machine

Video Tutorial:

Steps:

• Stand on the elevated platform of a treadmill machine.
• Choose your intended routine by selecting the route and following the onscreen prompts.
• Hold the handlebars provided by the treadmill and begin to walk when the treadmill starts to move.
• Continue to hold the handlebars or release them if you can safely do so. If you release the handlebar, bend your arms at the elbow the same as if you were running on land.
• Run-on the treadmill being careful to keep pace with the moving platform.
• When your exercise is complete, gradually slow down your run to a walk as the treadmill slows and then come to a complete stop along with it.