Treadmill Speed

[bomoni727]

I would like to know what is a good speed to do on the treadmill in order for it to do you any good. I don't want to go too slow but I don't want to try to go too fast either. I just want a nice good workout on the treadmill and build from there. Also, how have you incorporated the treadmill along with the rest of your workout routine? I would appreciate some responses since I'm really wanting to get my exercise routine back on track. Thanks.

[rene76]

HEY...I HEAR THAT 3 MPH IS THE RIGHT SPEED...BUT OMG...THAT IS JUST TO FASTTTTTTTTT FOR ME! LOL! I WOULD THINK THAT 2.5 WOULD BE OKAY....I THINK I MIGHT JUST TRY THAT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS...THAT IS...IF I CAN MAKE MYSELF GET ON THAT THING....<SIGH>
~RENE'

[Lorijm]

I don't think that there is an exact # that you should be doing. Its more like what your body can handle. And that your doing in for a decent amount of time. You don't want to be at 4.0 but only do the treadmill for 10 minutes.
Ive read and unfortunatley can't find where that a good range to start is around 3.5 and work your way up. And that you should be on a treadmill 20-30 min. But if you need to then you start out at a lower pace for shorter amounts of time and work your way up.

I usually do the treadmill 2 x a week and then the other days I workout w/ weights. For me working out in the morning works best. But sometimess it doesnt happen and im stuck in the evening.

Good Luck

Lori

[Blippo]

When I started out I used a Pulse Rate Monitor. I found out my Target Heart Rate and adjusted the speed to keep it within those limits. No guess work that way.

[KayBee]

Here is my treadmill advise based on my own experience....

I started walking at 3.2 mph for 1 mile in April 2002. I gradually increased the speed and the incline. If I got uncomfortable at a certain speed (I remember 3.7 made my calves burn) I would back it down for another week. I also increased the number of miles. It really is a personal choice how you want to progress. Generally 30-45 minutes on the tread is good and Blippo is right you may want to consider using your heart rate as a guide.

I currently warm up at 3.8 mph for .25 miles, run at 4.8 mph for 3 miles and cool down at 3.5 mph for .25 miles (this takes me about 45 minutes). I am shooting for running 5 mph for 4 miles.

[health4life]

Hello
Whatever u do. Please donot get into the "politics" of speed. It does not mean a hill of beans at first. Do whats comfortable to u. Your body will definately let u know what it can handle. Any change from what u are already doing is a good change. Always remember that.

Start out at a slow pace and gradually increase your speed. After having worked out on it a while u will want to increase anyway because u will get faster. Always challenge yourself with anything that u do. But not too much to where it will limit your time doing the workout. You will be amazed at what u can do when u challenge yourself. But never overdo it.

When I first started. I was drinving myself crazy worrying about my speed. Until a personal trainer told me exactly what i'm telling u today. IT DOESNT MATTER Do what u can do and continue to do it and u will get better but Time is what matters most.