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Treadmill Walk

A low-impact cardiovascular exercise performed on a treadmill that improves endurance and burns calories through steady walking.

Exercise Overview

Category

Endurance

Exercise_Type

Cardio

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Step onto the treadmill and start at a comfortable walking pace. Maintain an upright posture with your head up, shoulders back, and arms swinging naturally. Walk at a steady pace that allows you to maintain a conversation.

Starting Position

Stand on the treadmill with feet shoulder-width apart, head up, shoulders back, and arms relaxed at your sides.

Finishing Position

Continue walking at a steady pace, maintaining proper posture and breathing rhythm throughout the exercise.

Form Cues

Keep your head up, maintain good posture, swing your arms naturally, breathe steadily, stay centered on the belt

Common Mistakes

Looking down at feet, poor posture, holding onto handrails, walking too close to the front or back of the belt

Progression Tips

Increase speed gradually, add incline, or extend duration for more challenging workouts.

Regression Tips

Reduce speed, use handrails for support, or start with shorter duration sessions.

Safety Notes

Always start the treadmill at a slow speed and gradually increase. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy or lose balance. Keep emergency stop button accessible.