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Anna Ursu

Anna Ursu started running 5 years ago and this helped her improve her health and lifestyle in unexpected ways. At the beginning running was just a curiosity. Now she is addicted to this sport and she can not see her life without it. Her workout routine includes running on treadmills most of the time, mainly because it is convenient. But in time, as she started testing treadmills for RunReviews.com, she discovered that treadmills come also with advantages..

Through her work she wants to help people discover the benefits of running, no matter what workout type they prefer. In the end, the purpose of a runner must be to run, and have fun. The rest of a runner's story will write itself.

Preset Treadmill Workouts That Make Indoor Running More Interesting

As a treadmill user, I’ve always considered the preset treadmill workouts a major advantage for my training routine. These exercises are designed by professional trainers for specific goals and they are programmed in treadmills’ consoles to automatically control the speed and/​or the incline of the belt during the run. All you have to do is know what workout you want to complete, choose the preset exercise from the console and start running.

This article lists the most interesting preset exercises a treadmill can come with. Don’t hesitate to try them. You will be amazed by your results and progress.

Hill Running on the Treadmill

Many runners dread going up the hill. Hill running hurts and it makes you lose breath. It’s like the hill wants to eat you alive and suck the air out of your lungs. Yes, they may have divine benefits, but hills are tough.

Hill running hurts because it requires more energy. You use more muscle fibers, and the muscles get tired faster. But, this type of training is extremely beneficial and with that goal in mind you must accept and win the challenge.

Which Helps You Lose Weight Faster: Treadmill, Treadclimber or Incline Trainer?

As a treadmill user, there are 2 questions I often receive: ‘How to lose weight?’ and ‘What cardio equipment can help lose weight faster?’

An article written a few weeks ago, How to Lose Weight on the Treadmill, offers an answer to the first question.

In this article your will find out what cardio equipment can help you lose weight faster, based on my experience with Incline Trainers, Treadclimbers and Treadmills.

How to Prepare for a 10k on the Treadmill

Running, as all sports, is about setting goals and reaching your objectives. But to see results, you must establish your target correctly, according to your fitness level. That is why this article information should be used only if you already started running a few months ago and you are at the level where you can finish a 5k easily.

When you can run 5k, the next step is to get ready for a 10k distance. I know that training for a 10k is not easy as ABC. But it is doable if you follow the right training routine. For me, it took 10 weeks to be ready for a 10k race. For you it can take less or more. But you can get there.

How to Lose Weight on the Treadmill

Treadmills are the right choice for those who want to lose weight. It may appear to be a ‘cliché’ you can find in running books or dedicated articles, but it’s true, as long as you know all the details.

Before I explain how treadmills can help you in this quest, I must tell you about the ‘target heart rate’ and ‘fat burning zone’.