Treadmill walk
Brisk treadmill walking at a conversational pace, with an incline if you like.
How to do it
- Step onto the treadmill and start at a slow speed.
- Warm up for a couple of minutes, then raise the speed to a brisk walk.
- Keep your torso upright, eyes forward, shoulders relaxed, arms bent and swinging freely.
- Land on the heel softly and roll through to the toes with a natural stride.
- If you like, add a small incline, but do not lean on the rails.
- Hold a pace at which you can talk, and slow down at the end.
Key technique cue
Brisk conversational-pace walk — add an incline to increase the challenge.
Common mistakes
- ✕ Leaning your full weight on the rails
- ✕ Too much incline with a hunched back
- ✕ A long stride with a hard heel strike
- ✕ Looking at your feet with the head dropped
Benefits
- ✓ Gives cardio with low impact
- ✓ Works as a warm-up and for recovery
- ✓ Works the legs and glutes, especially on an incline
Progression: from easier to harder
- Step 1 You are here
- Treadmill walk
- Brisk outdoor walk
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Step 2
About the exercise
Treadmill walking is calm, steady cardio at a constant pace in a chosen zone. It works the legs and glutes, especially with the belt inclined, and gives almost no impact. It suits beginners, warm-ups, recovery and long sessions.
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