Looking for a Treadmill Routine to Build Strength and Lose Weight

[MissChef]

Yesterday my best friend brought me a tread mill that her sister-in-law no longer used, so they just gave it to me!!! Yeah, I'm so blessed because I know tread mills are expensive! Now that is God's favor! Anyway, I obviously need to start out wisely but I am interested in trying to run a little, but not much, I want to walk until I build my strength!
What I want to know is: does anyone have a routine, or system they use that is giving good results, for not only weight loss but overall strength and just feeling better and stronger? Let me know!
What a day for me to post a thread, I don't do this often, but just as Greg is ready to do our server move! Go figure! LOL!

 

[AnnieBee]

I have some ideas, but don't have time to post right now... The general advice I've read/heard is to do a walk-run-walk type workout. And don't push the running part! Even if it is just 30 secs, it makes a difference. Also, if you go to Runnersworld.com (I think that is the right web-site) they have alot of articles and program ideas for beginners.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Go watch this video on YouTube and when you can do this with your tread mill, then you've got something.

 

[tabnat80]

I am interested in learning a routine as well. I have a tread mill that is just sitting in ds's playroom. I need to get my butt on there and walk off this gutt, but I just use it for decor

 

[tabnat80]

OH my gosh! This is the funnies video. I love how they are in sync. You know they must have worked on this for days and days to get it perfected. Too funny. I must say though, that it would make for a fun workout. LOL.

Go watch this video on YouTube and when you can do this with your tread mill, then you've got something.

 

[WLMcCoy]

I simply walk while I am eating my donut for breakfast.. haha..

I usually just walk when I am watching The View. I take a break during commercials and walk during the program.. & then I will do the same thing for another program.. My 1 year old kind of dictates how much I actually get to walk!

 

[thecougchef]

so im training for a marathon with my dad & boyfriend right now. which is nuts because i havent ran since sophomore year of high school. my dad & i each have a blog going mostly to keep each other accountable...

http://remotecontrolathlete.blogspot.com/
my dads blog

here are two website that ive used to start my training:
couch potato to 5k plan
marathon rookie

the first website is great because it starts you off on a perfect 9 week plan mixing walking & jogging. by the end of the 9 weeks you should be able to run a 5k (3 miles).

hope that helps a little...

& i am sooooo jealous you got a free treadmill. i WISH i had one...

 

[thecougchef]

ps. i started off by pushing myself too hard & was just tired and hurting. but since i started that couch to 5k plan, ive had alot of energy & feel like i can actually accomplish my goal.

 

[MissChef]

thanks everyone! I will have to check out KG's link later. I need to use the tread mill right after I get the kids off to school. Then I need to work on my host packs and deliver a bunch, but I figured if I start exercising, I'd feel more energetic and get more work done.
Also thanks cougchef for that idea, I appreciate it! I like plans that work you into it!

 

[ChefSharain]

Mine has become a great clothes rack = )

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I can't have a treadmill.There isn't room under the bed because the Nordic Trak is already under there.

 

[thecougchef]

Mine has become a great clothes rack = )

thats why my bf says we dont need one. but i have been very good about running outside. now that its getting yucky out, i want to be able to run inside!