Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Walking On A Treadmill Really Helps, Here's How

By Jack Delrento

There has been a great increase in the prevalence of dieting and exercise, all around the world. There is a flood of diet and fitness plans available, as many people try to get in on the action, making it quite challenging to discern which of these custom made plans will actually be effective. Instead of dizzying yourself with the multitude of programs and products, a simple, yet effective way to maintain your fitness, is through the use of a treadmill.

The first and foremost benefit of the treadmill is that it does not put strain on your body. You may think that walking or jogging outdoors on the pavement doesn't hurt, but the pounding on the pavement will eventually take its toll on your joints. A treadmill provides much more cushion to your joints than rigid surfaces such as asphalt or concrete. Daily running on the treadmill allows your body to reap the positive benefits of jogging without the negative side effects of joint pain.

The second benefit of using a treadmill is that it is something you can do in the peace and quiet of your own home, regardless of the conditions outside. With infants and children at home, it is not possible to leave them unattended so you can take your workout outside.

The treadmill allows you to simultaneously exercise and tend to the needs of your family. You can even run on the treadmill while watching your favorite TV show, with a strategically places television nearby.

Weather extremes cause no concern for you in your temperature controlled exercise environment. There may even be an opportunity for walking while at the office. All you need is a treadmill and a little downtime. Treadmills are available in a wide variety of compact styles that allow for the use of treadmills almost anywhere.

A final benefit of walking or jogging on a treadmill is that it allows you to easily chart your exercise progress. Nowadays, treadmills have a variety of programming options that allow you to control variables such as speed, distance, and incline. It is not necessary to use other gadgets such as pedometers to keep a record of mileage or pace.

Using a treadmill allows you the flexibility to achieve your personal health goals on your own time-line. All you need to do is program your desired pace and distance, and the treadmill will take care of the rest.

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