Turn that indoor walk into a treadmill workout!
It may not feel like it now, but soon weather will push your workout indoors. Make the treadmill transition interesting, even fun!
Tiffany Seamons, personal trainer with EōS Fitness Gym, shared a few exercises we can do on the treadmill to keep things interesting.
Treadmill as a Short Circuit Exercise
Tiffany introduced a short circuit exercise using the treadmill. Tiffany explained, “We just wanted to challenge people to look at the treadmill in a different perspective and to consider different things that you can do with the treadmill to challenge your body.” You can keep your treadmill workout dynamic and engaging without requiring a lot of equipment.
The Crab Walk
The first exercise Tiffany recommended in the circuit is the crab walk using a resistance band. She explained, “You can just put it on your legs and walk with it on the treadmill.” This exercise targets your abductors, the outer thigh muscles, and adds an element of balance to your routine.
Tiffany noted, “It definitely adds strength because not only are you having to balance, but you’re using your abductors.”
Walking Plank
Next on the list is the walking plank. Tiffany advised starting with a regular plank on the ground before attempting this on the treadmill. She said, “It’s a great way to tie in so many muscles that you’re working. Your shoulders, your lats… you’re definitely combining a lot of intrinsic, little tiny muscles as well.” This exercise is challenging, but effective for building core strength.
Farmer Carry
The farmer carry is the next exercise Tiffany recommended. Holding kettle bells while walking on the treadmill helps support spinal alignment and posture. Tiffany explained, “It’s a really great way to help your posture, but also to just create a different way of working out that adds a little variety to your program.”
Glute Kickbacks
This exercise targets the glutes. Glute kickbacks, Tiffany mentioned, “are a great way to get a lot out of your workout. It takes it right into that booty and that glute muscle, which as women, we all want.”
Walking Backwards
Lastly, Tiffany added walking backwards on the treadmill, especially for those with knee pain. She explained, “When you’re walking backwards, you taking away any pressure from your knees. It’s really great ergonomically and it really helps.” This exercise uses reverse muscles in the legs and helps stretch and open the hip flexors.
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