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Treadmill Workout Tips for Weight Loss
Treadmills are great tools to maintain a consistent and challenging exercise regimen. Treadmill workouts are safe and convenient, and you can do them any time of the day and any time of the year.
The more consistently you are able to complete your exercise program, the more successful you are going to be in your fitness and weight loss goals.
When you consistently run or walk on your treadmill, you will enjoy the benefits of good cardiovascular exercise: along with burning calories and brightening your mood, you will be making your lungs and your heart stronger, improving your muscle tone and strengthening your bones. You may also find that your appetite is suppressed after a good workout. Working out on your treadmill will exercise the major muscles and get your heart rate up, which will in turn boost your metabolism and help you lose weight.
So how do you maximize the amount of calories you burn on a treadmill? For weight loss, experts say that you will want to workout for between 30 minutes to an hour each day. You’ll want to check with your doctor before you start this exercise program to find out what you heart rate you should be aiming for. You want to make sure you are working out at the intensity level that’s right (and safe) for you. Many of the treadmills on the market today have heart rate monitors built right in.
If you aren’t able to workout (either walking or running) for so long, start small and work your way up.
It’s also a good idea to engage in interval training, in which you start out at a slower pace and no incline and then increase your speed and incline as you go, cycling through several intervals through the course of your workout. This is a great way to increase your fitness level and endurance in a relatively quick time frame.
To lose weight, you’ll also need to pay special attention to your diet. Don’t allow yourself to get so hungry after your workout that you replace all the calories you burned with post-workout snacks or sports drinks.
You’ll also need to stay consistent with your workout. It’s actually easier to schedule your workout every single day. Write it in each day on your calendar until it becomes as much a part of your routine as brushing your teeth. On that day or two each week when you are not working out, give yourself a special (non-edible) treat: a trip to the bookstore or a leisurely walk in the neighborhood with your kids.
Treadmills are also great for those of us who sometimes feel we simply don’t have the time to work out. You can even watch your favorite TV shows (recorded from earlier in the week, perhaps) while you work out. Some of the new higher-end treadmills on the market today have televisions built right in. Just make sure that you are able to stay focused on a getting in a good workout, too.
Jamie Jefferson writes for Momscape.com, where you can get diet reviews and information on such programs as Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle and the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program.
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10 Core Training Tips and Core Workout Tips
Core training has become popular as a fitness philosophy because it is a great way to build a strong foundation. Here are 10 Core Exercise Tips.
Tip #1: Activate Your Abdominal Muscles
The abdominal muscles play a significant role in core stability. The deep abdominal muscles contract to stabilize the spine before the arms and legs can move. The drawing-in maneuver and the plank are great exercises to activate the deep abdominal muscles.
Tip #2: Strengthen Your Lower Back Muscles
The lower back muscles often get neglected in fitness programs, probably in part because of vanity. I have never heard someone say, “Do you know any good exercises to get ripped lower back muscles?” In fitness many people are focused on getting 6 pack abs and a flat stomach, and they are neglecting their back.
The back muscles are just as important as the abdominal muscles. If you want to have a strong core, you must have both strong abs and strong back muscles.
Tip #3: Learn to Engage the Pelvic Floor
The Pelvic Floor muscles are most popular when discussing sexual dysfunction or bladder control issues, but they are really important for stabilizing the pelvis lumbar spine. They actually work with the abdominals and back muscles. To engage the pelvic floor muscles you have to contract as if you were preventing yourself from going to the bathroom.
Tip #4: Do Balance Exercises
Balance Exercises are any exercise when you are standing on 1 leg or when you are standing on an unstable surface. Your center of gravity shifts when you stand on one leg, so your core muscles must work harder to maintain your alignment. Balance Exercises are an important part of a core workout routine.
Tip #5: Strengthen your Scapular Muscles and Rotator Cuff
Your core is more than just your spine. Your core is your entire trunk and consists of the shoulder and scapular stabilizers. When your scapula is stable, you will be less likely to get shoulder injuries and you will perform at a higher level. Your core workout should include scapular and rotator cuff exercises.
Tip #6: Strengthen your Gluteus Maximus
The hip stabilizers are also part of the core. The glutes attach to the pelvis and control the position of the hips. When the glutes are weak or inefficient you will have a decrease in pelvic stability and hip stability. Bridges are a great exercise to strengthen the glutes an improve core stability.
Tip #7: Train for Stabilization and Endurance First
Core stabilization exercises are exercises in which there is little to no movement around the spine. When you begin a core program, it is important to first build a solid foundation of stability. If you focus on stability first, you will make greater improvements in strength and speed. The Plank is a great core stabilization exercise.
Tip #8: Train for Strength Second
Once you have a good base of stability, shift to building strength. Strength exercises challenge your abdominal and back muscles through a large range of motion. Crunches on a Swiss Ball and lower back extension on a machine are good strength exercises.
Tip #9: Train for Power and Speed Third
Once you have a base of stability and strength, you can more efficiently develop your speed. In addition, if you have a strong foundation, you will be less likely to get injured and your performance will improve more quickly. Power exercises are done in a fast and explosive way. Medicine ball throws and jumping exercises help to develop the power of your core muscles.
Tip #10: Play with Different Core Exercise Equipment
There are many tools that can enhance your core workout. The Exercise Ball, Reebok Core Board, and the Bosu Ball are all great tools that can challenge your coordination and balance. When you exercise on less stable surfaces, your core muscles work even harder to stabilize your body.
Well, I hope those tips help to give you some ideas about how to improve your core workout.
Dr. Charles A. Inniss, Jr. is a physical therapist and personal trainer.
For pictures of core exercises and free core workouts visit his website Ab-Core-and-Stomach-Exercises.com. Click for more Core Training Tips
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