A lot of runners actually prefer using the treadmill to train. Some say because you don’t need to stress your muscles out while training on a treadmill as compared to running on the outside, also that they won’t be distracted as regards to the regular outside running. While some enjoy training on the treadmill, some people might not also like it, we all have different reasons for doing things.
Considering this period of COVID-19, many people who enjoy training on a treadmill and others who do not, have come to accept the fact and they may not have a choice than to adapt to treadmill training because everyone is trying as much as possible to avoid crowded gathering. But when we actually observe this training, it is more effective than we can see. Because with this training, there is less risk of getting injured, stressing your muscles out, you can also determine and control your training variables like how intense you want your workout to be and track your workout progress.
This article will focus more on how to have a productive training session on the treadmill to achieve your desired goal. The following are things to consider:
Don’t be too hard on yourself
If this is the first time you are running or stopped for a while running on a treadmill and want to kickstart again, it is advisable you start at a slow and moderate pace. It would be best if you gave your body a chance to adapt and get used to the indoor running environment. Once your body adapts with the training with the treadmill, you can gradually increase the intensity.
Observe your posture
When people run on the treadmill as soon as they are comfortable with it, they tend to focus more on the display monitor, displaying their workout session data such as pace, heart rate, etc. They sometimes even focus on the feet motion trying to ensure that their feet are at the right spot on the treadmill. When this practice continues for a long time, it can lead to bad posture and lead to back and shoulder pain. Therefore it is essential to keep your head straight when you are training with a treadmill.
Maintain a steady pace
There are new workouts sessions like rolling surface, cushioning, and as trainees, you might be tempted to do more than your body can take probably because you are excited, and you want to try out new things. It is actually cool, but always remember that whatever stress you put yourselves into always bounce back to your body, so don’t do more than your body can take. You can always put yourself in check by setting a regulated threshold for your workout sessions.
Always take a lot of water
When you compare indoor and outdoor training, there are some differences; an example is that the cooling air provided in outdoor training is quite much more efficient than indoor training that lacks much cooling air. Because of this, there is much increase in the heart rate of indoor training. So it is essential to keep this in check by taking plenty of fluid, not aid in metabolism.
