Common Treadmill Mistakes! | Indoor Running Errors You Shouldn't Make!

[@JTD33]

I used to absolutely hate the treadmill and would be so off balance and dizzy all the time. Then someone told me to increase the incline to 1-2% and since then I've actually enjoyed doing some treadmill runs. It was really a game changer and made me a more consistent running because I could incorporate running into my gym days.

[@XiangYu94]

Kind of looking forward to January when the treadmills are literally filled with all bodies and sizes - it’s inspiring and I feel like I’m charging into battle with a group of humans lol

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

one more thing. Always connect to the safety cord. No matter how good you think you are accidents can happen and flying off the back of a treadmill at 20kph in to a wall, a weights rack, another person or something else can be dangerous

[@thommo1968]

bikeanddogtrips or if you don’t attach it make sure you are videoing it so we all can have a laugh

[@AnnJo24224]

Suddenly stopped treadmill will shoot you like rocket as well

[@MGE0007]

Now I normally do a triple summersault dismount when I end my run..... Is this wrong....??

[@heatherfell_oly]

It's impressive ;)

[@Furiousfaded]

No

[@ladweeb1798]

People holding onto the treadmill on an incline is the most common occurrence in my gym. I feel like asking them when outdoors, how do they walk or run up hills without something to hold on to?

[@heatherfell_oly]

Ha exactly ;0

[@nishtrel3706]

Oh those inclined hangers on just kill me. Let's face it, most people go to a gym to move their limbs or some weights around. They are not interested in proper technique.

[@UnchartedfunLL]

Exactly lol holding on to a treadmill also makes the workout feel easier than what it probably should be because when you hold on, you’re only using your legs to move. In reality when you run, you’ve gotta have proper form (opposite arm opposite leg) which means you also need to expend energy on your arms when on that treadmill. Although some people may not care about proper technique when they’re running on the treadmill, I think they probably should if they want their running workout to be efficient, hard working, and tiring.

[@alexiscaceres4034]

To me , you are wasting your time when you hold on to the handles....it's way to easy the workout and very little benefits

[@amithamsa4121]

Hey! You mentioned the importance of a good warm up. Could you guide us on a good warm up routine?! Would be great if you do!

[@heatherfell_oly]

We have covered general running warm ups on GTN in the past, check them out.

[@heatherfell_oly]

@@amithamsa4121 Hi Amit thank you for your message. Well done on completing your first Olympic tri and great to hear we at GTN were part of your journey. Keep it up, good luck!

[@scottlawson9899]

Chose the Random workout, about level 2. This will bounce you around up to 2.5% incline, so more like a flat run outside. Random works better than Hills as it goes to 0% less often. Not a fan of treadmills, but blizzards make speed work a bit difficult. Thanks, Heather.

[@heatherfell_oly]

I might try that :)

[@suzyq4394]

Lol. I thought I was the only one thinking that holding on to an inclined treadmill cannot be an effective workout, it happens all the time at the gyms I go to (I am an avid walker and use the treadmill with incline for ‘hill training’, but without holding on for dear life lol). Thanks for pointing out other common mistakes on the treadmill while running (have to admit that I have been making some of those mistakes myself ;))

[@heatherfell_oly]

Great we could help, the treadmill can be a really useful tool for sure!

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

Treadmills have stood the test of time compared to most fads out there.

[@svenspanka9459]

Hi. If you have a Stryd power meter and compare the data with outside, a slope of 1.5% would be the more natural adjustment. 😉

[@steepspoon]

Incline walker hanging on! Nailed it! This kills me every time I see it.

[@Steven-ko6ky]

I see it at least 2-3 times every time I go to the gym. I didn't know why it bugged me so much until I saw this video, haha.

[@heatherfell_oly]

@@Steven-ko6ky It gets me too ;0

[@bushrabonera]

i feel like im more in balance on incline walker idk why 😹 nd when its not on incline i loose balance quiet easily

[@PaulJacobson]

Thanks for this video. I'm travelling for work, and I've been running on a treadmill in my hotel gym so this is great timing for me.

[@annaseyfert4541]

OMG you killed me with the incline walker XD. You can spot at least one of these specimens in their natural habitat at my gym xD rofl

[@carressa]

Yes! Just walk at a comfortable but challenging incline and let go of the rail!

[@heatherfell_oly]

Oh why do people do it?! ;0

[@heatherfell_oly]

@@josephsong8911 you and me both ;0

[@lauren7923]

Yes! The lady at my gym who does this even wears workout gloves, to grip better?! To avoid callouses?! But the only thing she’s really avoiding is burning calories omg! I’m so confused why do people use incline like that!!?? Lol

[@iv7192]

All of y’all are too worried about what others are doing at the gym fuckin weirdos

[@philandkatereynolds9639]

Another mistake is accidentally stepping on the side as the treadmill is moving. 😐😲

[@colinsoppitt4316]

Phil and Kate Reynolds I’ve done that a lot...

[@laurenceegan6136]

In an attempt to get my mile time down at the gym one day, I set the treadmill for - let's just say - a very high speed. My confidence had taken a dip of late, so I placed my towel over the display in an attempt to trick myself into running longer. As I was about to step onto the treadmill however, my towel slipped - just as I placed one foot onto the treadmill from the rail; the other foot meanwhile, remained on the other rail. I should really have hit the emergency stop, but was caught in two minds between that and grabbing the towel. I chose the towel. A split second later, I was being dragged back at 19.4 km/hr, and once again I was caught in two minds: this time between holding on to the incline/speed controls, and letting go. Once again, I chose the wrong option. Nowadays, I tend to use towels only for wiping my face during my run, and wiping down the treadmill afterwards.

[@heatherfell_oly]

Oh that is a common mistake too :0

[@heatherfell_oly]

@@laurenceegan6136 Oh ouch!

[@DG-jq7il]

During one of the rare rainy days in So Cal, I was doing an indoor brick at my gym. After about a half an hour, I reached for my towel to wipe my face (something you don't really get outdoors), I accidentally dropped my towel, and incidentally dropped the towel. Without thinking, I reached down to pick up my towel, and was swept off. Having scrapped my left knee, and embarrassing myself, I then just stepped right back on... to the same exact effect, but to my right knee. I did finish my run, but with a red glaze on my face to match the set of red scrapes, burning from sweat, on my knees.

[@heatherfell_oly]

Oh that sounds painful to your knee and your pride ;0

[@saishasai6139]

Finally got myself a treadmill. Placed it in front of a mirror. Very excited. This video is very useful. Thank you.

[@BlackPipeOSK]

Thanks for these great tips.

[@50Something]

It's important to remain totally focused on the run. Becoming distracted, looking to either side or fiddling with your phone can cause embarrassing accidents.

[@andreasmaher8749]

I run like a drunken sailor on the treadmill. Unless I am really concentrating I wander all over the belt.

[@heatherfell_oly]

Concentration is key.

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Lol same

[@vicmariodeth]

How do you "calibrate" a treadmill? I always feel I do more cadence on them but the speed is less than when running outside. I mean it feels like I'm running faster on the treadmill but the speed on it does not match what I feel outside, you know what I mean?

[@heatherfell_oly]

I think I understand, the difference being as your foot lands it is then taken back rather than you having to physically move your body weight forwards so in theory it is a little easier. The 1% incline helps it to feel more realistic.

[@vicmariodeth]

@@heatherfell_oly Thanks for the answer! you are right. But I am faster outside than what the treadmill says... how?

[@heatherfell_oly]

@@vicmariodeth Treadmills aren't always entirely accurate. Other than that I'm not sure but at least you're aware of it.

[@vicmariodeth]

@@heatherfell_oly thanks again!

[@kaileyparts1289]

2:56 LMFAO

[@zyghom]

good points! thank you

[@neilmcmahon]

If you are not to hold onto the handles, then what are they there for ? Normally, the cardio sensors are on them for keeping track of heart rate.

[@BirdsAndWhales]

I think they’re mostly there for if you need to change a setting on the screen it can be a little dangerous to try do that without holding on if you’re going pretty fast

[@Jerry-me1fy]

Exactly. Some treadmills have heart monitor sensors on the handles and if you take your hands off it messes up your work out settings you choose. I definitely agree hanging on the treadmill isn't good for helping your running form Strengthening the muscles you need so you don't look so awkward running but your still getting your heart rate up no matter what so that means your getting a work out and that's all that counts. But for sure if you don't need the treadmill to keep track of what your doing then get a heart rate monitor and just put the treadmill on Manuel and run normally I mean it is better for you. My point is yes there is a reason for handls on the machine.

[@RareEmerauld86]

LOL 2:52 🤣🤣🤣 I can't tell you how many times I have seen that

[@andylanegra-thoughtsfromth7451]

Omgosh Heather that incline face lmao

[@heatherfell_oly]

;0

[@peterfslife]

WAIT A MINUTE!!! It's not propper technique to constantly stair at the monitors on the treadmill control panel while I'm walking? How come? I mean, when I am running, my eyes are on Nothing else BUT the readings, and settings while I'm walking. That's the whole point of a treadmill. To get feedback while you are walking on the treadmill. When I have my hands on the propper places, I receive the pulse rate, and I usually keep my eyes on that at all times, or the Miles that I have walked. I walked two miles on the treadmill ad my nephew's gymn last night, and my eyes never left the display reading, unless Joshua was talking to me.

[@joshuaswannmusic6462]

Great advice.

[@pooky8282]

Holding on to the treadmill, funny😂

[@gtn]

We've all been there 😂

[@na-dk9vm]

Apart from the hypoxic training, can anyone tell me what benefits running on the treadmill has?? Apart from easier on the joints, does the treadmill actually increase fitness ?? (As long as you push yourself during it) for someone who already has base fitness.

[@enragedenglish]

I run on 3.5 Incline and 5.9 speed and if I look straight up I swear I lose my balance. Any ideas?

[@Gigganigga23]

Decrease your incline and increase your speed.

[@ltendler3]

Gotta say I don’t rate intervals that are done on and off the roller. Stay on the roller and turn the speed up and down and always complete the warm down. Other wise you have not completed your workout.

[@tinkyman100]

32 minutes--4.5 mph--10 incline x 3 days week. When walking outside/in stores it feels like my feet leave the ground by themselves.

[@garybc]

I used to hold on when I ran on a treadmill before. But I got a wrist-based pedometer and I realized I wasn’t getting any steps credited. That’s when I learned to let go! Nice video heather. :) cheers!

[@heatherfell_oly]

Well there's a good incentive :)

[@indikawijerathna9817]

Can someone give me advice please, I used to do Treadmill running for years.. I could practically dance ON the Treadmill whilst running (in other words that much cool and relaxed and confident) After my house move, for 4 months or so I didn't use a Treadmill Then when I eventually got on a Treadmill, I couldn't run without one hand (Right) holding on to the Treadmill No Treadmill accident or anything of that nature, however now at times I tend to loose balance, then I feel.. Ohh lucky you were holding the treadmill I tried to slow down and retrain my brain, but up to now no success, so rather than giving up.. I am continuing my Treadmill running but always use my right hand to hold on to the Treadmill Any advice? TA 👋

[@TheUsualSuspekt]

I have a history of running hard on the treadmill but I continued to do it because thats when I was my fastest. I ran a one mile benchmark in 5mph running incorrectly. I can do 12mph easy. When I run on the balls of my feet, I get tired faster, I get sore the next day, and I can't run as fast. This may sound like a stupid question, but do you swap between running on your balls and changing to your heels? because I can't consistently run on the balls of my feet. I also do Orange Theory so there are inclines time to time in class.

[@roserose-qx2yu]

Thanks much..learn a lot

[@vinodk9123]

I can do a maximum of 5 minutes with 10kph without stomping, after that I am exhausted so i start stomping naturally. So my shins and ankle start paining, how to avoid this?

[@Appleboo222]

How do you warm up before running on a treadmill?

[@kristinzenglin176]

Making fun of somebody doing their cardio. For people who are just starting off with just walking because they are starting their exercise journey and doing it more on a incline instead of flat will burn more calories. This is a good way of discouraging people who are working out.

[@armediawatiyudhaprajas905]

HOLDING ON... HAHAHAHHAAA... LOL 😄😄😉

[@shinystephy5290]

Lovely vdo

[@swizzhajong566]

Treadmill consumes more energy due to the bouncy effect we use more energy on our legs

[@BaconGodBedwars]

Here’s my question someone answer should a 8 year old be on treadmill and how fast should a 8 year old go on a treadmill?

[@ingloriouspancake7529]

In Australia the gym is colder

[@jota55581]

I went from couch to half marathon in 5 months age 51 only using a treadmill .

[@davidjappe405]

Some people can be cruel. Do any of you know the age of these people. They could have a medical condition or they just might be a beginner. I bet people criticise and laugh at you all at the gym behind your back. DO NOT judge a book by it’s cover. Grow up people.

[@real5386]

No one goes on the treadmill after me because I’m the only time be that uses it in my house

[@raul0ca]

10% incline at 10 mph, no warmup. Thrown off after 5 min. Catch breath and repeat

[@raul0ca]

@joe caterman I think I would need a machine that could do 12 mph. Anyway I may not have counted the time I took throwing up

[@sanan22]

Far too often I see people running too close to the screen, making them hold their arms too high, and curve their back. I wish I could tell people to just take a few steps back

[@MR-wh5wp]

Who skips the warm up?! That would feel horrible

[@flymofoisthebest3885]

Music with suitable speed helps

[@logiconabstractions6596]

Really to that I say: just train outdoors. It'll make you more resilient to all sorts of conditions you may encounter. Train mental fortitude as well as physical aspects. In fact I sometimes make a point of going out in the worst conditions of the week (rain, cold, windy...) and I feel it makes me, over the long run, much stronger mentally. And in general I believe tends to be a better exercise. Road running is already a very repetitive stress, but threadmill is even worst. The side benefits of outdoors training are worth more than the (marginal) time gain of threadmill training.

[@logiconabstractions6596]

@AmarNathan .... except for the fact that I live north of where you live (Quebec) and that temps regularly dip to minus twenties (Celcius), that's a very relevent comment.

[@logiconabstractions6596]

​@AmarNathan Yes, I do. The way I see it, it's exactly like driving a car in winter. You bring more stuff, go slower, adapt your technique somewhat... But it still works. I found it helps to just keep running regularly through the fall. Temps go down at a steady rate, so you can just adapt clothes & gear as you go along. I run regularly now, but in previous years I have not always done so. At that time I found it harder to run outside in the winter, because it was much more of a shock compared to what I was used to.

[@yippehanako]

Sir, I live in Detroit lmao

[@dhuratadhurataa]

“Are you that person that does a hard and sweaty workout that jumps off the treadmill and goes straight to the shower , well I hope not” Me : Putting deodorant every 5 mines uH-

[@incognito8023]

❤️

[@PheonixStarsx]

I just put my iPad in the middle and sing songs while walking or walking fast

[@kamita509]

👍🏿

[@felipessunshine]

Did she, a native speaker, really say "might not of crossed your mind" at around 1:44? What is it with British people not knowing that it's "have"? Might not HAVE crossed your mind. The word "of" doesn't even make the slightest bit of sense????

[@irishcountrygirl78]

I watch virtual running vids....

[@maggoopapamiao872]

She has got such a cute mild lisp!!! Damn I'm crushing hard......