Treadmill Workouts

OK...I'm guilty of making the good 'ole "I'm going to lose weight this year..." resolution too. But if I know one thing, it's that if your workout isn't somewhat enjoyable or rewarding you most likely won't stick with it. I recently joined a local gym in an effort to add weight lifting into my workout. I love lifting weights and running, but running on the treadmill, at the gym, is about as much fun as going to the dentist. I get soo bored and uninterested by the time 30 minutes is up. When I'm on the road, I get lost in my thoughts or what is going on around me...but for some reason, the treadmill just isn't the same. To combat this frustration, I found some treadmill workouts that are "butt-kickers" and keep your mind off the monotonous workout itself.

Option 1:

6 minutes easy-18 minutes interval-6 minutes easy =30 minutes

During the interval: 2 minutes at a steady pace-2 minutes at a 85-90% RPE

Option 2:

This option incorporates more incline work with more walking intervals. 

Option 3: 

I really like this option because it has you running at more steady pace for a longer distance. 

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These are just a few of the MANY options out there. You'd be AMAZED at how many awesome workouts there are online!!! Find something that works best for you and DO IT!!!! In the meantime, keep some of your runs on the road...it confuses your body a little bit and keeps your muscles acclimated to the "extra" work they have to do...plus, everyone can use a little fresh air!!! 

Do you have a treadmill workout I need to try? Feel free to share!!! 

                  ~ G 

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