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I am overweight or obese
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best way to lose weight on a treadmill?

jenniegordon
jenniegordon
Posts: 4
Joined: 2005/08/18
Canada
2006/01/19, 03:22 PM
Hey.
I just bought a treadmill, and I am wondering what is the best way to lose weight on it? I am curious about what speed to run, and if I should use the incline or not? I know running for longer is better, but otherwise I am lost! HELP!

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bb1fit
bb1fit
Posts: 11,105
Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2006/01/20, 02:07 AM
Just do it! Keep varying it up. Get your diet right and you will lose weight.

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asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2006/01/20, 08:09 AM
Running longer isn't always better. Try adding in intervals of more intense activity - either incline or speed.

If you haven't been running, start with a walking program and gradually work up to running.

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asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2006/01/21, 07:57 AM
Oh, and if you aren't already - start strength training. You will sculpt your muscles and burn more calories!

There is an at-home, no-equipment-required program here under Exercise programs at the top of the screen.

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I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.
- Henry David Thoreau



Mojo_67
Mojo_67
Posts: 1,299
Joined: 2003/09/23
United States
2006/01/23, 05:51 AM
Like bb1 said get your diet right and you'll lose weight.
treadmills as well as any physical exercise will burn extra calories.
Do a search on diets here and get that right first.
Diet and exercise work hand in hand, one isn't produtive w/o the other.

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Quoting from bb1fit:

Just do it! Keep varying it up. Get your diet right and you will lose weight.


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