[Onederchic]

I decided to walk one of my miles today on the treadmill that my bf's parents gave us. It was my first time ever being on a treadmill and I found it to be significantly more difficult than walking in place. Is this because I have never walked on a treadmill before or am I getting more of a workout than walking in place? I did it on 3.0MPH and I had to hold on for most of it cause I kept feeling like I was walking sideways :|

[Coondocks]

I think it just takes some time to get used to it honestly.
It's not like walking in place, but it's not like walking outside either . . . it has it's own feel to it and there's a 'learning' curve that comes with it. There was for me anyway, which could be why I like my elliptical better ha ha!

[Onederchic]

Hehe thanks

[MutableParadox]

I agree I can do 2 miles in 30 minutes on an elliptical and that is a really good pace. I get on a treadmill and struggle with speed 3! Take it slow and I'm sure you'll find what works best for ya =)

[Onederchic]

Thank you

[GirlyGirlSebas]

There is an adjustment period. But, I think you're going to love your treadmill. I like to DVR shows to watch while I walk. Also, if you can constantly adjust your incline and speed, you really burn some serious calories!

[Onederchic]

Thanks Rhonda . The room we have the treadmill in does not have a TV so I just plugged up the portable DVD player, sat it on the treadmill up top (like where you can put a book or whatever), pushed play and got to walking

[Terre]

Thats fantastic!! WTG!
I never used a treadmill but an ellipticle about kills me. My knees feel like they are trying to bend backwards or something..lol maybe its just me

[Onederchic]

Thanks

[kendra]

Good Job! It is definitely more challenging than walking outside. I thought I was a fast walker until I got on there. lol about fell off

[Onederchic]

LOL Kendra

I have decided I am gonna walk all 6 miles I usually do in place on the treadmill from now on

[kendra]

That is great! Keep us posted on how it goes.

[Onederchic]

Originally Posted by kendra

That is great! Keep us posted on how it goes.

I will Thanks again

[Im On A Boat]

My husband started walking on the treadmill to get in shape to start running with me, he is tall & has long legs but he started out at 2.5 mph & did 2 miles everyday for a week, the next week it was too easy for him so he upped it 4 mph & went 4 miles everyday, the third week he started jogging with me & was able to run a mile easily (he has never run before). So I guess my point is start out somewhere you are comfortable & up your speed from there, I don't think you should feel like you are holding on for dear life the whole walk.

[Onederchic]

Thanks