Do you belong to that genre of people who have spent a fortune on buying a treadmill for the home and after a few weeks, need tremendous incentive to even look in its direction? Come, join the hapless gang! So, what happens to all that initial enthusiasm, that fervour, that desire to get fit at any cost? Reason tells you that if you need to lose weight and keep that weight off you need regular exercise. “In fact, this is what prompted me to get my own treadmill!

I thought I would be able to exercise as and when I wanted or felt like it, but none of that has happened!" wails Preetha, a young housewife who is not exactly fat, but is certainly not fit! She managed to convince her executive husband to buy an expensive treadmill saying that she could not go regularly to the gym and wanted the freedom to exercise at home. The fond husband indulged her only to find the treadmill folded neatly and pushed under the bed.
“It's boring, it's too difficult, I don't have enough time and I'd rather be doing other things that are more important!" was her excuse.

Advantages of a treadmill exercise

A treadmill is a perfect choice of exercise equipment for many people. It allows you to walk or run in the security and privacy of your own home. Unlike weightlifting or aerobics, you don't have to use your hands or move your body across the room. Typically, it requires less concentration than other types of workouts, especially if you have a treadmill that allows you to program in a variety of workout components, such as hills, speed changes, and adjustments to maintain a target heart rate.

Entertain yourself while you exercise

It is perhaps the easiest way to keep yourself entertained even while you are exercising for the mandatory 45 minutes " simply plug in your headphones and listen to your fave groovy music and run or walk to the rhythm! Voila! It takes your mind off the boring routine and even frees your mind to think of other things. Listen to your favourite spiritual guru " something you've always wanted to catch up with but never could find the time! In fact, there are CDs compiled with special songs only for the treadmill motivation!

If you can read while on the move, settle for a book that you've always wanted to read, or better still, get it transferred to tape and simply listen while you exercise! This is especially for people who tend to doze off the minute they pick up a book when they are in bed. You might get so hooked on to your book-on-tape that you may spend longer than usual on the treadmill!

One of the most popular modes of entertainment while on the treadmill is watching TV. Just tune in to your favourite serials and soaps when you are exercising " believe me, you will have a totally guilt-free viewing session.

Another useful job that can be done when you are on the treadmill is to make all your important phone calls for the day. After all, your hands are free and you have set the timer! Give this time to your friends and family and make good use of your exercise hour " this way, you also avoid boredom and guilt!

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