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Walking, Treadmill

Exercise Data

Type: Cardio
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment: Machine
Mechanics Type: N/A
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: N/A
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Walking, Treadmill Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  1. To begin, step onto the treadmill and select the desired option from the menu. Most treadmills have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.
  2. Treadmills offer convenience, cardiovascular benefits, and usually have less impact than walking outside. When walking, you should move at a moderate to fast pace, not a leisurely one. Being an activity of lower intensity, walking doesn’t burn as many calories as some other activities, but still provides great benefit. A 150 lb person will burn about 175 calories walking 4 miles per hour for 30 minutes, compared to 450 calories running twice as fast. Maintain proper posture as you walk, and only hold onto the handles when necessary, such as when dismounting or checking your heart rate.



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charlie_g68

Review: Walking, Treadmill

Exercise Rating
5/10

Apr 22, 2012 4:55 PM: this says it works the quads but i feel my calves burning. so i wonder if im walking right or what? i do about a hr a day and keep the speed on 3.5. this gets my heart rate to about 135..if i add elevation my hr will go to about 150/155

charlie_g68 BodyStats
Height:
5 '11" (1.80m)
Weight:
225.2 lbs
Down 14.8 lbs
Bodyfat:
30.0 %
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cscroggs3

Review: Walking, Treadmill

Exercise Rating
10/10

Aug 3, 2011 9:36 AM: Excellent exercise for anyone, but especially older people.

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5 '11" (1.80m)
Weight:
247.4 lbs
Down 1.8 lbs
Bodyfat:
34.2 %
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