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. Read more...
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. Read more...
If You Hold onto a Treadmill this Mimics Using a Walker
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! Read more…
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. Read Read more...
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. Read more...
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. Read more…
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. Read more…
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 Read more...
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 Read more...
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? Read more...
7 Different Ways People Hold onto a Treadmill when Walking
There are 7 different ways that men and women hold onto a treadmill while walking, and NONE are a good way to get results, whether that’s weight loss, more energy or a healthier heart. Read more...
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. Read more…
10 Mistakes Plus Size Women Make in the Gym
Before you blame genetics, “big bones” or think you must force yourself to like being plus size – ask yourself if you’re making any of these gym mistakes. Read more…
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 Read more...
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 Read more...
Why Exercise Doesn’t Cause Weight Loss for Some People
Are you convinced that your body is “meant to be big” or that there’s a medical reason why you cannot lose unwanted weight? Don’t be so quick to pass these judgements upon yourself. Read more...
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? Read more...
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 Read more...
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. Read Read more...
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 Read more...