Hi,

Terry recently asked me a question, you can see the question about “speed for treadmill for a weight loss result” by clicking on the link.

Terry:

I’ve seen many workouts for treadmills, they all start out by running your treadmill at a certain speed then ramping up, and finally slowing down to complete the workout.  I’ve tried many of these — but you know what, I find that they are geared towards someone that’s maybe 10-20 lbs overweight.  I’ve tried them, but as I’m overweight I find it difficult to keep the treadmill at 7-8mph and run!

In all honesty I set the treadmill to about 2.5mph to a maximum (currently) of about 3.5mph and do a moderate-fast walk.  I find that this helps tone the body by tightening the stomach and legs up and helps in burning fat.  My wife does about the same, and find it easier to manage.

You need to do what you are comfortable with.  You don’t want to be so out of breath that you could not speak to someone.  At the same time, you should also speak to your doctor or health care provider to ensure you will not run into any problems working out.  My doctor wanted me to take things slowly — that is, not to get carried away and try running/walking 10 miles right away but to build up my stamina to get to that point.  It’s also beneficial to speak to your doctor so that you can get a stress test done on your heart to ensure there will be no adverse affects to you if you take up some type of vigorous activity.

My doctor suggested that I also do some water aerobics, since the water helps support larger people it is easier on the body and provides great resistance.

Is the treadmill the best exercise for quick weight loss — there is no exercise that will give you quick weight loss, but it will help burn fat, strengthen underused and utilized muscle and body.

I find using our treadmill probably one of the best exercise equipment for weight loss.

Terry, if you have any more questions — don’t hesitate to ask!

Regards,

Here is to Your Health!

Mohammed

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