Ankle Weights on Inclined Treadmill: Should You Hold On?
I saw a woman wearing ankle weights as she walked on an inclined treadmill, but she was holding on. […]
The Motorless Curved Treadmill: Holding On vs. Hands Free
Wondering if holding onto a motorless curved treadmill defeats the benefits of this unique and effective design? CAN these treadmills be used without holding on? The motorless curved treadmill produces a unique experience when walking [...]
Pushing Feet Out on Treadmill While Holding on vs Normal Walking
Maybe you’ve done it: Grabbing a treadmill’s front or side, leaning forward, pushing your feet out behind you on the moving tread. But why not just walk regular? Every so often I see people using [...]
Does Your Personal Trainer Stand By As You Hold to a Treadmill?
Does your personal trainer stand at your side while you’re holding onto a treadmill, saying nothing about this mistake and instead just watching you make-believe walk? […]
Fast Pace Holding Treadmill vs Slow Pace Hands OFF in Old Age
Many people 65+ walk fast on a treadmill while tightly holding on, but a slower walk with your hands FREE is significantly better for the older body in many ways. […]
Wrists Hurt After Using a Treadmill? Cause & Solution
Do your wrists always hurt during or after using a treadmill? […]
Is Pushing Your Feet into a Treadmill More Effective than Regular Stepping?
How does gripping the front bar and pushing your feet out hard behind you compare to regular walking without holding onto the treadmill? […]
Walking Backwards on a Treadmill While Leaning into the Bar
People think they get a novel workout by walking backwards on a treadmill while leaning their back into the front bar! This is worthless and here’s why. […]
Are Most People Who Hold onto a Treadmill Disabled?
Do the majority of people who hold onto a treadmill when walking have a physical disability? Or is this merely a bad habit from ignorance? […]
Why Holding onto a Treadmill with Good Posture Is Still Bad for the Spine
If you try to walk with “good posture” holding onto a treadmill, this is still bad for the spine – even if your posture seems to be perfect throughout the entire session. “Holding onto guardrails [...]
Should You Hold onto a Treadmill While Viewing Its TV Screen?
Treadmills these days come with all sorts of viewing screens, ranging from Netflix to interactive training. Should you hold on while viewing? […]
Treadmill Workout for the Very Plus Size: Don’t Hold On
If you’re very plus size and trying to achieve goals by walking on a treadmill, did you know that holding on will interfere with your goals? […]
How Much Weight Can You Lose by Walking After Dinner?
Are you trying to lose weight by taking medium or even brisk paced walks after dinner? How well is this working for your weight loss goals? If not much weight is coming off, here are [...]
Pushing a Stroller vs. Holding onto a Treadmill: the Difference
What’s the difference between holding onto a treadmill while walking and pushing a stroller? Are these two activities one and the same? […]
Want to Lower Stroke Risk? Here’s How Much to Walk
How much must a woman walk every week to reduce her risk of stroke? […]
10 Ways to Intensify Your Walking Workouts
There are 10 super ways to make your walking sessions more intense -- and you probably never even considered some of them -- but they truly do work to melt fat and greatly improve heart [...]
Why Your Hip Hurts when Walking on a Treadmill
Does your hip hurt ONLY when you walk on a treadmill? […]
Why Your Heart Races when Carrying Groceries into the House
Do you find that after carrying groceries into your home, your heart is racing and you’re out of breath? […]
Low Back Ache from Hikes: Cause May Be Incorrect Treadmill Use
It’s easy to say that the cause of low back ache after hiking is due to being “out of shape.” But incorrect use of a treadmill can be a contributing factor. […]
Why Do So Many Able-Bodied People Hold onto the Treadmill ?
One of the biggest exercise mistakes, if not THE biggest, is that of holding onto a treadmill – a very bad habit done by able-bodied men and women including those in their 20s. [...]
Holding onto the Side of a Treadmill Mimics Using a Walker
If you hold onto the side of a treadmill when walking, are you aware this mimics using a walker? You’re training to use a WALKER when you hold onto a treadmill! […]
Do You Hold onto a Treadmill from BEHIND? Why this is Bad.
Holding onto the side rails of a treadmill is bad enough, but it’s even worse if your hands are behind you. This totally warps the body’s natural walking gait. […]
Is Holding the Front Bar of a Treadmill While Running Okay ?
Do you hold onto the bar in front when you run on a treadmill? Stop this. It’s giving you a false sense of accomplishment and will never carry over to outdoor or court running. [...]
Should You Hold Onto a Treadmill in Group Treadmill Classes?
If you see everyone in your group treadmill class holding onto the machine, does this mean you should too? The answer is NO. Absolutely NOT. […]
Is It Okay to Alternate Holding the Treadmill with One Hand?
If you want the most out of a treadmill workout, then holding it with one hand and switching off with the other is NOT a smart way to walk or jog. […]
The Best Way to Walk on a Treadmill if You’re Plus Size
The treadmill is an inviting piece of exercise equipment for plus size men and women, and it can work wonders – but only if it’s used correctly. I’ve been a personal trainer and lifelong fitness [...]
How to Properly Do the Side Shuffle on a Treadmill: Hands Off!
What’s the point of doing a side shuffle on a treadmill if you’re holding onto the rail? Why do able-bodied people feel they must hold on just because they’re walking sideways? […]
Can I Get a Bigger Butt Holding a Treadmill & Leaning Forward?
Many women want a bigger butt and would rather get one by walking on a treadmill and leaning way forward while holding on than by intense weight training. […]
Can Treadmill Walking Cause Stress Fractures to the Foot?
Who’d ever think that walking on a treadmill can cause stress fractures to the feet, but it actually can. Does this mean that if you’ve never had a stress fracture in your foot, that you [...]
Shin Pain When Walking on Inclined Treadmill: Solutions
Walking on an inclined treadmill can cause shin splints, but there are several solutions to this problem. First off, don’t assume that incline walking is not impacting enough to cause shin splints. You need not [...]
You Know Your Treadmill Workouts Aren’t Working When…
The treadmill is a great piece of equipment for weight loss and gaining fitness, yet why for some people don’t they see ANY results? Well, just because exercise equipment can work wonders for weight loss [...]
Older People Holding the Treadmill when Walking: Bad for Spine
Where did older men and women get the idea that the proper way to use a treadmill is to hold onto the bar in front and then hunch over as they pseudo-walk? [...]
Treadclimber vs. High Incline Treadmill: Pros, Cons & Benefits
When the Treadclimber is compared to a high incline treadmill, it's pretty difficult to determine which one actually works better -- and then that depends on the user's goals. It also depends on how much the [...]
Double Hip Replacement Guidelines for Walking on a Treadmill
If you’re recovering great from your double hip replacement and walking well without assistance, here are smart treadmill guidelines from a surgeon, even if you’ve never before used a treadmill. […]
Feeling off Balance after Treadmill Walking: Causes, Solutions
There’s basically one reason why you feel off balance after stepping off the treadmill, but there’s more than one solution to this benign problem. First of all, when I was a personal trainer at a [...]
Treadmill HIIT: Will Time Taken Switching the Speed Interfere ?
It’s entirely possible to do a blistering HIIT workout on a treadmill without having to worry about time being used to switch the speed settings. Having to switch the speed settings will NOT interfere with [...]
Weighted Backpack, Treadmill Incline: Holding On Defeats Purpose
I hope you aren’t unwise enough to don the weighted backpack, jack up the treadmill incline, then HOLD ON as you “walk,” thinking you’re preparing yourself for a backcountry hike! I couldn’t believe what I [...]
15 Percent Treadmill Incline, 5 mph & Death Grip: Benefits ?
Are there any benefits or training effect if you death grip a treadmill while “walking” 5 mph at 15 percent incline? First off, you’re setting your hips up for injury. When I was a personal [...]
Guidelines for Jogging after Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Are you now fully recovered from your total knee replacement surgery and are interested in taking up jogging for aerobic exercise? There is a strong likelihood that you, as a total knee replacement patient, were [...]
Slow Jogging at Walking Speed Compared to Regular Jogging
How does a slow jog compare to a regular jog when it comes to fitness and calories burned? […]