H.I.I.T Treadmill Workout

One of the best cardio exercise machines is the treadmill! Although many people find the treadmill boring, there are a number of quick and effective workouts you can do that will challenge you, but will be short enough that will not bore you. What many do not know, is that you do not have to be on a treadmill for hours at a time in order to get a good workout. 

A high intensity interval workout on the treadmill can be for people of all fitness levels. Whether your "fast speed" is a sprint, or a fast walk, this workout will get your heart rate up and improve your cardiovascular fitness level, if done on a regular basis. 

Here is the workout!

• Warm-up for 3-5 minutes, or until you feel you are ready to pick up the pace
• Choose your "high intensity speed" and go at an "all out effort" for 30 seconds
• Bring your speed back down to your "rest" speed for 45 seconds
• Repeat 8 times
• Cool down for 3-5 minutes

If you want to add more intensity to this workout, try adding an incline on the treadmill! But, try a few "sprints" first, to be sure you are ready for an incline and to take this workout to the next level. 

Remember, this is not an advanced workout. Your "sprint" and "rest" speeds can be as slow or as fast at you want. Start slower, then gradually increase your speeds until you find two that are right for you.  

Additionally, this workout can be done on various pieces of workout equipment, not just a treadmill. So, if you have a bike, elliptical or arc trainer available, apply these workout standards and do the same thing!

And, there you have it! A quick, 20 minute treadmill workout that will be sure to get your heart rate up and won't be boring. Come in today to give it a try!