Walking on a treadmill is by far one of the easiest ways to get in shape. Treadmills are the choice of many beginning exercisers because the machines are so accommodating. The same machine that you use in the beginning when you are just walking can be the same machine that you are running on months down the road.

People who are serious about walking often choose walking on a treadmill over walking outside. They know how easy it is to procrastinate exercising if they have been forced to forego it for a few days because of bad weather. They know that having their own treadmill takes away any excuse they may have to not exercise, and it enables them to walk when it’s convenient to them.

One question that many people who start walking on a treadmill have is how much time they should walk. The answer to this question is purely individual based upon your fitness condition. Professionals say that a person should try to walk at least a half hour to an hour at a pace that is at 50-70 percent of their maximum heart rate.

A simple way to calculate your maximum heart rate is to take 220 minus your age. If you are 30 years old, then your maximum heart rate would be approximately 190. Fifty to seventy percent of that would be 95-133. According to the recommendation, you should aim to walk 30 to 60 minutes with your heart rate somewhere between 95-133 beats per minute throughout the entire workout.

However, don’t let this scare you. Go at your own pace. If you need to, chop up these minutes into two or three segments throughout the day. Just try to exercise as many days of the week as you can and be sure to maintain a heart rate between 50-70 percent of your maximum heart rate during your workout.

The great news about walking on treadmills is that it doesn’t take long to see results. Before you know it your exercise program will start to become easier and easier. When it does, that’s the sign to step it up a notch because your maximum heart rate has increased. Keeping your heart rate within 60 to 70 percent of your new maximum heart rate will keep your cardiovascular system and fitness level increasing, too.

Whether you haven’t exercised in weeks, months or ever-it’s never too late to start treadmill walking for fitness and weight loss success. Today’s treadmills are much like personal trainers because they can monitor your heart rate, calories burned, walking speed, distance and more. Whether you walk, jog or run, treadmills can accommodate anyone and help you reach your goals!

Source: Health

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