How do you use a treadmill at the gym?

Herein, how do I start working out on a treadmill?

Start by Walking "It's best to warm up for at least five minutes ataneasy to moderate walking pace, maybe a 2.5 mph or 3 mph pace,"saysMcKay. "Then increase the pace until you are slightlyout ofbreath for the duration of your workout,anywhere from fiveminutes to 15 minutes forbeginners."

Beside above, is using a treadmill the same as walking? If you're walking, the calorie-burning andfitnessbenefits are about the same whether you walkon atreadmill or in the great outdoors. And the way thejoints inyour hips and knees move is very similar as well,suggesting riskfor injury is no greater on the treadmillversus a sidewalkor a walking trail.

Then, is a treadmill a good workout?

Walking or running on a treadmill is a formofaerobic exercise, which burns calories. Regular use ofatreadmill helps you lose weight, especially inconjunctionwith healthy changes such as an improved diet. This isbeneficialfor beginners, who may be able to run longer on atreadmillthan they can outdoors.

What is the best speed on treadmill to lose weight?

Running on the treadmill for 30 minutes at aneasypace of 5 mph, a 125-pound person will burn 240 calories whilea185-pound person will burn about 355 calories. A 240-calorielossadds up to just over an ounce of weight lost. A355-calorieburn adds up to about 1.6 ounces, or 1/10 of apound.