So many people love the treadmill and use it daily. Week in and week out, gym goers spend hours and miles on the treadmill. It's easy to see why because treadmills are easy to operate, easy to use and can provide the perfect alternative to the road when the weather doesn't permit outdoor walking and running. However, walking and running aren't the only things you can do on the treadmill. Spice up your workouts on that "treddy" with these new exercises. 1.Take it Backwards. That's right, go backwards! First and foremost, when you try this move for the first few times, be sure to start very slow and make sure you are comfortable before you hit it full blast. Start with slow walking and work your way up to a fast walk and even a jog. Going backwards will challenge your balance and your mind to function in a different way. If you're feeling adventurous, go backwards with an incline. You'll be working muscles you never knew you had. Stand up tall, hang on and enjoy the backwards ride! 2.Go Sideways. Turn to the right or the left and side step it out. Crossing one foot over the other will allow you to work the hips in a whole new way, toning and strengthening and burning calories. You can take your incline up on this movement as well to provide more of a heart pumping workout and to work your muscles even further. If you want more intensity, take your sideways walk to a faster paced shuffle. Whatever the workout, make sure you repeat the same on each leg. Watch your posture on this exercise. It's easy to start leaning forward if you're watching your feet to see where you are stepping. Make sure to keep shoulders back and belly button back to the spine to ignite the abs at the same time. 3.Lunge. For this one, you'll need to take your speed down to very slow, as slow as it goes to start. You can always speed it up if you feel like the pace is too easy for you. Hang on to the handles in front of you as you begin walking lunges. These lunges don't need to be super deep but should be deep enough to feel comfortable and keep up with the pace of the treadmill. Remember to step out far but don't let the front knee extend over your front toe. Keep your back up straight with shoulders back and abs tucked in tight. If you're experiences with this move and you want a tougher workout, take the incline up. Incline lunges are great for toning the legs and butt as well as challenging your balance and cardiovascular strength. Lunge away to a stronger body! Incorporate these new treadmill exercises slowly at first, giving yourself enough time to get used to the new moves before you increase your speed and/or incline. New workouts can give you renewed enthusiasm in fitness and keep it fun. It's also important to mix up your workouts it if you want to improve your endurance and strength and balance. Tread away with these new treadmill exercises!
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