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 a Treadmill vs. Using a Walker: Nearly the Same!
If you usually hold onto 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! […]
Why Holding a Treadmill’s Side Rails Behind You Is Bad
Holding onto the side rails of a treadmill is bad enough, but it’s even worse if your hands are placed 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 your treadmill workout, then holding it with one hand and switching off with the other is NOT a smart way to walk. […]
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 [...]
Holding onto a Treadmill Is Wrong Even with Good Posture
If you make an effort to walk as erect as possible while holding onto a treadmill, there are STILL reasons you should not hold on – even if your posture seems to be perfect throughout [...]
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? […]
Can Treadmill Walking Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
If you want to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, add treadmill walking to your arsenal. If you prefer outdoor walking, that’s fine, but realize that even a treadmill will help prevent this horrible disease. […]
Can Holding onto the Treadmill Hurt Your Shoulders?
Do you do the “shoulder bob” while you hold onto the treadmill when walking? Have you noticed a mysterious shoulder pain recently that seems to have no cause? […]
Why the Morbidly Obese Should Not Hold Onto a Treadmill
Are you morbidly obese and hold onto the treadmill for your walks? Stop doing this. It will sabotage your efforts to lose weight. […]
How Fast Should Walking Speed Be on a Treadmill ?
Ever wonder what that fine line is when a walking speed on a treadmill should transition to jogging? Just HOW fast should someone walk on a treadmill? Walking, either on a treadmill or outdoors, is [...]
Safe Summer Hiking Preparation for Obese People
Obese people can begin their hiking preparation safely inside a gym or even their home, but if they want to venture outdoors from the start, that’s fine too. […]
Should You Hold onto a MANUAL Treadmill?
If you like using a manual (foot powered) treadmill but hold onto the rails, this is very wrong and defeats the purpose of this kind of machine. Holding on cancels out or undoes the benefit [...]
If You Shouldn’t Hold Onto a Treadmill Why Are the Rails There?
Just because the rails are there doesn’t mean you should hold onto the treadmill when walking. Holding on defeats the purpose and will prevent you from reaching your fitness or weight loss goals. So why, [...]
New to Treadmill, Men 65+, Guidelines: Don’t Hold Onto Rails
Hands off the treadmill is the first rule for men 65+ who are new to exercise. This destructive habit is worse for seniors than young people. It could strain the hips and shoulders. [...]
Uphill Walking Tips for Overweight: Get Fit, Lose Weight
Whether uphill outside or on a treadmill incline, being overweight need not be an obstacle to getting fitter & leaner. You can speed your progress with a technique called high intensity interval training—or its derivative, [...]
Is Your Cardiologist a Personal Trainer? How to Use a Treadmill
It’s cardiologist vs. personal trainer when it comes to how to properly use a treadmill and aerobic exercise in general. Who wins? I pointed out to a personal-training client that holding onto a treadmill was [...]
