Treadmill/fitness
Q: I have been physically active most of my life with activities such as hiking, camping, gardening, horseback riding cross country skiing, but then I started taking two classes a semester at the university and I work almost full time, and I turned 40, so my activity dropped way down. I think the combination of all of these things have contributed to my weight gain. I also quit smoking and instead of eating healthy, I started to satisfy my smoking habit with junk food. I am a very healthy person and I am never sick. I am miserably unfit now and want to lose weight and get fit again now. I just bought a treadmill and am wondering how effective working out on a treadmill is.
At what speed and how long should I exercise on my treadmill to burn fat and start getting fit?
A:
Using a treadmills can be a very effective for getting fit. The biggest issue with a treadmill, as with any peice of equipment, is using it and using it consistantly. To start, go slowly and get used to walking on it and increase the speed as you get comfortable with it. You should walk on it and eventually jog on it for at least thirty minutes. After thirty minutes you will get a boost in our metabolism that will last for the next eight hours. As soon as you get back to an active life style you will become fit again. It is not hard.
Sincerely,
Trainernyc
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