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bomoni727 · January 4th, 2003, 04:45 AM

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 · January 4th, 2003, 05:33 AM

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 · January 4th, 2003, 10:00 AM

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 · January 4th, 2003, 10:25 AM

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 · January 4th, 2003, 12:08 PM

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 · January 4th, 2003, 01:31 PM

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.

January 4th, 2003, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
rene76 Gold Phenster Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,060 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 266 lbs Goal Weight: 180 lbs. rene76's Photos	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' __________________ ~Rene'~ 5 FT. 11 IN. TALL CW~ 266 1st GW~ 199 (ANYTHING OUT OF THE 200'S WILL BE GREAT!!) FGW~ 180

January 4th, 2003, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lorijm Silver Phenster Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: midwest Posts: 449 Lost Weight: 13 Current Weight: 140 Goal Weight: 125 Lorijm's Photos	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 __________________ sw 150 cw 137 gw 125

January 4th, 2003, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
KayBee Diamond Phenster and Diamonds are a girl's BEST FRIEND! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,639 Lost Weight: 65 Current Weight: 153 Goal Weight: 140 KayBee's Photos	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. __________________ Krista aka KayBee

January 4th, 2003, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
health4life I AM WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LIVE A HEALTHY SLIMMER LIFE Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: florida Posts: 6,748 Lost Weight: 98 lbs Current Weight: 170 lbs Goal Weight: 150 health4life's Photos	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. __________________

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January 4th, 2003, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
bomoni727 Phen Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: little canada, minnesota Posts: 5 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 160 Goal Weight: 135 bomoni727's Photos	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.

January 4th, 2003, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blippo Platinum Phenster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,589 Lost Weight: was 215 lbs Current Weight: 155 Goal Weight: 150-155 Blippo's Photos	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.