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UteStar · 01-29-2007, 03:27 PM

I just got a treadmill a month ago and I am a new man. I have let my body go to pot but I am now a working out machine (by this I mean that I work out about 10% of what Archaea does on a lazy afternoon). I am walking (3.5mph, 2% incline) about 1.5 miles in the morning...and then I walk (3.5mph, 3% incline) about 2.5 miles in the night. So, about 4 miles a day. If I can end up doing about 5 miles a day, I will be pleased.

I have a bunch of other home gym equipment (rowing machine, weights, etc.) but the treadmill is the most used. It helps to be able to have a television, radio and an IPOD all ready to be used as I workout. Now if I can just lose that final 20 pounds, then I will be a sexy beast.

bigpiney · 02-02-2007, 03:42 PM

Treadmills are great if you use them, but I can't stand them. I like to be outside and see things and go places while I exercise. That being said, I am really considering getting a trainer for my bike next winter. I didn't ride at all, cause it was too cold and dark. So I will probably hate that too, but at least I will stop being so lazy.

Archaea · 02-02-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpiney

Treadmills are great if you use them, but I can't stand them. I like to be outside and see things and go places while I exercise. That being said, I am really considering getting a trainer for my bike next winter. I didn't ride at all, cause it was too cold and dark. So I will probably hate that too, but at least I will stop being so lazy.

I understand Piney but treadmills are useful for several reasons. First, convenience. No matter what you do, if you're inside, you can use it and with television time flies. Same for trainer sessions. Second, I've been restructuring my posture in running and cadence. I would not be able to measure cadence as well without it. Third, if you don't have partners integrals are easier.

So I've acquired new appreciation for trainers and treadmills. Of course, the maintenance on them is a pain.

bluegoose · 02-02-2007, 04:58 PM

For me personally, I can't run on a treadmill. I get anterior shin splints within about 10-15 minutes, without fail. Running on the road is fine, but the mechanics involved with treadmill running are just different enough cause me problems.

01-29-2007, 03:27 PM	#1
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	Treadmill I just got a treadmill a month ago and I am a new man. I have let my body go to pot but I am now a working out machine (by this I mean that I work out about 10% of what Archaea does on a lazy afternoon). I am walking (3.5mph, 2% incline) about 1.5 miles in the morning...and then I walk (3.5mph, 3% incline) about 2.5 miles in the night. So, about 4 miles a day. If I can end up doing about 5 miles a day, I will be pleased. I have a bunch of other home gym equipment (rowing machine, weights, etc.) but the treadmill is the most used. It helps to be able to have a television, radio and an IPOD all ready to be used as I workout. Now if I can just lose that final 20 pounds, then I will be a sexy beast.

02-02-2007, 03:42 PM	#2
bigpiney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Big Pine , CA Posts: 842	Treadmills are great if you use them, but I can't stand them. I like to be outside and see things and go places while I exercise. That being said, I am really considering getting a trainer for my bike next winter. I didn't ride at all, cause it was too cold and dark. So I will probably hate that too, but at least I will stop being so lazy. __________________ <== that is a bad senior picture

02-02-2007, 04:58 PM	#4
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	For me personally, I can't run on a treadmill. I get anterior shin splints within about 10-15 minutes, without fail. Running on the road is fine, but the mechanics involved with treadmill running are just different enough cause me problems.