The treadmill is one of the most commonly used pieces of exercise equipment today. It is an exercise machine that is primarily used for running and walking in place. It is usually made with a moving platform that has a wide conveyor belt. The belt moves, allowing you to walk or run an equal velocity. There are manual treadmills, which are lighter and less expensive and there are also the motorized treadmills which are heavier and are more expensive. Motorized treadmills are preferred by more individuals today because they are able to offer a more superior exercise experience and come with a wide array of features.

Although walking or running on a treadmill already offers a great workout routine, there are a lot of other things that you can do and incorporate to make your workout even more efficient and productive. To make sure that you would be having a good workout routine on your treadmill, here are some tips.

First off, make sure that you do a couple of stretching and warm-up exercises before your treadmill workout. This would lower your risk of sustaining injuries and strains.

You should also remember to pace yourself. Start out slowly and gradually increase your speed. This would make sure that you are not burnt out too quickly.

A good workout routine could start with a slow walk for 5 minutes followed by a regular-paced walk for 3 minutes. After that, increase your speed to a fast walk that can be done for 3 minutes and then another 3 minutes at your regular pace. You can then increase your speed to a fast walk for another 3 minutes and then slow down for 3 minutes. If you are more experienced on the treadmill, instead of alternating fast walks with slow walks, you can alternate fast walks with jogging or running instead. Increasing and decreasing your speed of your walking or running will help boost your metabolism better, maximising the number of calories that you burn. In the last 5 to 10 minutes of your workout, you should then gradually decrease your pace to allow your body to cool down.