How to Use a Treadmill

A treadmill can be a very vital, health-promoting tool. Many of us, however, loose enthusiasm in a few days after buying it and this gadget becomes history in one of the corners of our home. Let us therefore make the best use of it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. It's important to know how much "treadmilling" you would need to get noticeable health benefits. Medical research has proven that to significantly lower the bad cholesterol and/or to increase the good cholesterol, you would at least require 30 minutes of vigorous activity per day.
2. My recommendations are to customize your daily exercise requirements based on type and quality of diet that you consumed that day. The more fat and calories you eat, the more exercise you need. Simply, you must burn all the extra stuff that you ate that may otherwise accumulate in your system.
3. The amount of exercise that you need will also depend on how active your day was or would be. If the nature of your job is more physical then you may get a little discount on the time that you would spend on your treadmill. If your job sits you in a cozy chair all day you better spend the rest of your evening with your treadmill.
4. Diabetics would definitely benefit from exercise. Know that exercise has an insulin-like effect. But that would also mean a caution. You may have to adjust the dose of your insulin if you are anticipating a strenuous exercise. I recommend discussing this with your doctor.

Tips & Warnings

• Personally, I don't leave my treadmill until I sweat.
• If you have any heart conditions, make sure you seek permission from your cardiologist prior to starting any exercise program.
• Likewise if you are suffering from any degenerative joint disease such as arthritis, then you need to watch out because exercise may be an absolute contraindication for you.