Bethany asked:


I get so bored on the treadmill when I walk. Any suggestions on how I can pass the time?? & not ipod because I’ve tried that and not TV because it’s not in my gym.
Thanks

Carlie

5 Responses to “What can you do when walking on the treadmill to pass time?”

1. marion.ofsherwood on February 15th, 2010 12:33 pm

   You can make poems. You have time to think and can just talk to yourself, being creative. Afterwards, you can write them down.

2. RESHUU on February 17th, 2010 3:46 pm

   think of the things that you have done all day long!!
   plans for next day…count your steps and thn count them in reverse…..
   look at the person beside you and do some stupid analysis…..
   observe people around and avooid looking at the dashboard
   swerve on the treadmill right to left….
   keep changing speed and inclination every two minutes…
   hope these help..:-)

3. Daryl D on February 17th, 2010 11:50 pm

   listen to music or watch T.V.

4. Fitness Equipment Stores on February 18th, 2010 12:07 am

   I like to read on the treadmill, that way I don’t find myself counting the minutes (or steps)

5. Chris on February 18th, 2010 11:23 am

   If you’re bored it’s likely that it’s because the activity is boring. Walking is great for conserving energy when getting from A from B, for looking around you as you travel, for talking to companions, for musing while you amble along.

   Many exercisers start by walking on a treadmill in the comfort of their home or in a gym but eventually give up out of boredom because it IS so boring. If you find walking on a treadmill boring, then almost certainly it is too easy. Increase the treadmill gradient and/or treadmill speed to make the work-out more demanding. You will get a greater sense of achievement and this is likely to make the session less boring. If you are already at maximum gradient and speed, add a loaded backpack and gradually increase the load as your body adapts.

   If your treadmill and your body are up to it, start gently running on the treadmill instead of walking. Running at any speed uses up roughly twice the net calories per kilometre or mile run as every kilometre or mile walked at the comfortable speed of 5 kph (3 mph). (Net calories are what counts – they’re the calories you burn up over and above what you use when you are resting).