Any treadmill walkers?

[dreamin_disney]

Hello. Is there anyone treadmill walkers that have lost weight byt just using the treadmill?? If so
-what speed
-how long..time
-how many days per week
-incline

I'm 212 and want to start exercising. i think 1st step into getting motivated would be the treadmill. 2nd move onto weights or gym workout
. Eventually I would like to jog then run but with my weight apple shape i dont want to injur my ankles , knees. This is the heaviest I've ever been. I will also follow a low carb diet.

any tips or advance welcoomed-thanks


areas I want to reduce in size so if you know of any good exercises that have worked...
-fat on my back-yuck!
-tummy fat....
-waist....cant wait to wear a belt again lol!
-arms

areas I want to improve
-bigger butt
-would love to build up the area below my calf to above my ankle picture chicken drumstick

 

[happily single]

I haven't lost a lot of weight YET. But I walk the treadmill every single day. 40 minutes. I set it at about 2.8 to 3.0 speed and an incline of 3. I notice that after about 2 weeks of walking my stomach goes waay down. The minute I stop walking it starts to come back.

Normally I give up after several weeks, but not this time!

Also I find it easier to walk the treadmill than walking outside. I think its because the speed is set and I can't slow down as easily on the treadmill. I enjoy jogging outside though. Not sure why

Good luck.

 

[dreamin_disney]

I haven't lost a lot of weight YET. But I walk the treadmill every single day. 40 minutes. I set it at about 2.8 to 3.0 speed and an incline of 3. I notice that after about 2 weeks of walking my stomach goes waay down. The minute I stop walking it starts to come back.

Normally I give up after several weeks, but not this time!

Also I find it easier to walk the treadmill than walking outside. I think its because the speed is set and I can't slow down as easily on the treadmill. I enjoy jogging outside though. Not sure why

Good luck.

ok good to know about the tummy part. I guess if i start i better keep going so the tummy doesnt get big again-lol!

Last time idid the treadmill i was doing great. I wasnt doing the incline just walking 2.8-3.2. I was walking 2-3miles.My legs were getting tone and so was my tush but i hated losing inches from my hips-yuck I'm hoping if ido the incline that will help build my lower legs .


any other treadmill walkers??

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I know there are quite a few folks who use the TM for event training simply because getting outside is so difficult for them. I am sure there are many who use a tread mill and find it quite satisfying and challenging.

I think whenever you are doing cardio for weight loss, you will want to be mindful of your heart rate (HR). Your TM workout should be challenging enough of a speed that your HR is incresed, but not in the danger zone. You can Web search how to determine your exercise target HR. I found something that is useful on Wikihow.com and also Mayo Clinic has something, but to me depending on fitness level it may be quite generic; there is nothing wrong with starting on the generic, conservative side of things when you begin moving.

As for time, not knowing your current level of fitness it is difficult to determine. Your goal would be based on what you are able to do comfortably now adding some time as you improve. Be careful to increase slowly in the time and or distance end of things so you don't become injured.

I have found success early in my training time here on WISH with working to keep in the target zone.

Best WISHes and go for it!

 

[dreamin_disney]

I know there are quite a few folks who use the TM for event training simply because getting outside is so difficult for them. I am sure there are many who use a tread mill and find it quite satisfying and challenging.

I think whenever you are doing cardio for weight loss, you will want to be mindful of your heart rate (HR). Your TM workout should be challenging enough of a speed that your HR is incresed, but not in the danger zone. You can Web search how to determine your exercise target HR. I found something that is useful on Wikihow.com and also Mayo Clinic has something, but to me depending on fitness level it may be quite generic; there is nothing wrong with starting on the generic, conservative side of things when you begin moving.

As for time, not knowing your current level of fitness it is difficult to determine. Your goal would be based on what you are able to do comfortably now adding some time as you improve. Be careful to increase slowly in the time and or distance end of things so you don't become injured.

I have found success early in my training time here on WISH with working to keep in the target zone.

Best WISHes and go for it!

I have not been fit in a few months. SOmetimes I start walking but then stop. Last few weeks i've been eating healthier and do feel better . I printed out the couch potato to 5K. I started that tonight and after 1st jog I thought i was going to die. I lowered the speed a bit and did better but still challenged nmyself. My 1ft thought was I'm not going to injure myself on
day 1. At the end of workout I was feeling great and didnt realize I went over 1 min. I added another 5 mins to workout for the cool down. I'm really hoping I can complete this program

 

[lmhall2000]

I love treadmilling!!

I started out at 265...walked 2 miles starting at 2.8 and every quarter mile would increase the speed by .1 or .2...

Now I'm about 230, I walked 4 miles everyday for 68 days straight...it can be done! My legs lost the most inches by far! And my waist/hips! So you'll love that effect!

I'm now doing 2 miles a day but also adding in p90x...I think my body got too accustomed to my walking pattern...I'm now starting at 3.2 and going up to 4.0....I add in inclines about every other lap...I can now complete the two miles in about 33 minutes...when I first started I think it took me 40 minutes so I've shaved some time off for sure.

I also added in hand weights during my lower speeds (3.2-3.4) I did bicep curls/shoulder raises/stair climbing type motions with 5 pound weights in both hands...that has really helped me handle the p90x routines..

Get going, you'll love how doing at least 2 miles a day will sculpt your body in 6 weeks easily!
Tara

 

[dreamin_disney]

I love treadmilling!!

I started out at 265...walked 2 miles starting at 2.8 and every quarter mile would increase the speed by .1 or .2...

Now I'm about 230, I walked 4 miles everyday for 68 days straight...it can be done! My legs lost the most inches by far! And my waist/hips! So you'll love that effect!

I'm now doing 2 miles a day but also adding in p90x...I think my body got too accustomed to my walking pattern...I'm now starting at 3.2 and going up to 4.0....I add in inclines about every other lap...I can now complete the two miles in about 33 minutes...when I first started I think it took me 40 minutes so I've shaved some time off for sure.

I also added in hand weights during my lower speeds (3.2-3.4) I did bicep curls/shoulder raises/stair climbing type motions with 5 pound weights in both hands...that has really helped me handle the p90x routines..

Get going, you'll love how doing at least 2 miles a day will sculpt your body in 6 weeks easily!
Tara

Thanks for the motivation. I've seen the p90x routins but the program is outta my budget espiecally if i dont keep up with it. Off to do my couch to 5k