Treadmill Running Form For Beginners

[@teddyminterhd]

Completed my first ever mile run today

[@jtsmomforever217]

Congrats, I bet you’re running a lot more now. 🤍

[@AbdelmajidZahmoul]

I've watched two videos on the same subject before this one, and none of them mentioned the safety string. I was really happy when you mentioned it, because this is, after all, a beginners tutorial and safety should be a priority on automated machines (also most beginners are a bit afraid from falling, so safety should help them get confortable) GG and continue the great videos

[@lornethesa]

thank you the RUN experience. I just had my half marathon. thank you all guys!😚 you are all awesome

[@TheRunExperience]

Amazing! How great.

[@alliemay616]

I'm so heavy footed just walking on a treadmill, I'm afraid to try running.

[@TheRunExperience]

practice makes perfect!

[@bethanydutt291]

I'm having that same problem.. I'm running but I'm so worried about how loud I'm being..

[@Aceboiii590]

Bethany Dutt Hey I had the same thoughts too when I first started out, but people don't really care. Everyone usually has headphones in and is focused on themselves just trying to get a good workout in. Also making a lot of noise on the treadmill is pretty common, it varies on the treadmill itself too. You should only be concerned if an employee or someone else tells you to be more quiet.

[@wolfiethetimberwolf1363]

Same

[@nextup91]

Heavy foot or fat

[@coralaisly]

It's also good if you live in excessively hot climates. It's not uncommon to be 110+ in the summer where I live. My chubby butt is trying to get fit, not heat stroke. Not gonna lie, I also just want to get on a machine in the back corner where no one will notice me, so I don't have to feel as self conscious while I'm there.

[@samrousculp4306]

Stay confident. I’m a newbie. This is about your health and your healthy only ❤️

[@loopedplayback3498]

Great video. Made me look at my 'dreadmill' run with fresh eyes. Time to break out of my comfort zone on the treadmill. Just subscribed. Thanks

[@TheRunExperience]

Thank you!

[@superschmolz]

Thanks for the advice. I'm watching this as I get ready to go to the gym. I live in Chicago where it can get very cold or snowy or rainy. I've used a treadmill many times and in the past I would build up my speed to start. In the last year or so, I've been entering the speed I think I should start at. Thanks for the reminder that it's okay to build up and just jump in at 5 mph.

[@nikitaw1982]

I like it as easy to monitor pace and time. Also I've been doing 10 minutes of single leg balance exercises daily for about 5 days and I've noticed noise of foot strike has drastically gone down.

[@manveer1191]

I agree those 30 minutes looks like 3 hours only when I was beggining the use of treadmill. Now it is in habit so it is not like a burden for me as now I practise it regularly! 🙂

[@paulac.munoztorres]

I agree : a 30 min run in the treadmill feels like a year XD

[@VirtualExerciseChannel]

Maybe my channel can help you. Check it out!

[@justtem5279]

Yeah ngl it did feel like years but it will skip when you just started getting distracted by the music I only did 5 minutes and cause of it was my body is very weak

[@Pualleng]

😆

[@djsjsmej1861]

If you are doing a tempo run it doesn’t feel that long

[@gigigibson3109]

Yes! I feel like it’s nvr going to stop and goes slower closer to time

[@kennethrisner8648]

back about 25 years ago when i was 34 i had a cheaper treadmill i gave about $350 for from walmart then sold it. no way i could ever afford a real nice one like ya see in this vid or at the gym,k they can cost up to $5000. on the cheap one i built up my time to 60 minutes at a decent speed, but i havent been on one for well over 20 years and now at the age of 59 i know for sure i'll have ta start off alot slower and take my time building back up. i'm just short of 6 ft tall and weigh 225 and am technically considered obese, i didnt think i was that bad but thats what the charts say. someone gave me for free a manually powered treadmill but i just can't seem to get motivated to use it, as only the electric one can help force you to build a steady pace. i'm buying a cheaper electric one from my cousin someone gave him for $50, cheap but it works. i'll use it till it wears out and by them ill have built myself up enough to use the manual one as a backup.

[@tiffanywebb1978]

I randomly found this video..liked and subscribed. thank you for the tips and content..

[@TheRunExperience]

Awesome, Tiffany! Glad to have you!

[@KareenaStrait]

I'm interested in trying this for my workout routine.

[@Spiderman-xb9eu]

What's your workout?

[@jeanlee28]

The longest miles that I ran on the treadmill was 16 miles. I was crazy. Lol...

[@sather8672]

@PUBG Nab probbaly ran 1to 2 hours depending on the mph and his stamina and endurance

[@Bada2de]

@@ulysses4989 okay Ulysses

[@thevaultx-n7w]

@@ulysses4989 okay Arnold

[@anashuzam2326]

@@sather8672 lmyuyynj

[@cheetopuffs2580]

I speed walk 2 lil

[@anajoaquina6803]

The Run Experience is about running. I have watch at least 8 videos looking the right technique about RUNNING, focusing on hips and leg stroke. ALL very informative but just on this video with a treadmill is where is explained a little the way to move the legs and stroke on surface. Then please. make a video showing the coordination of arms, hips, and legs while running at any pace, comparing to walking. Congratulations, and thank you for sharing.

[@jorgeyboy3364]

Thanks for the great ultra informative videos man! I do all my run training on a treadmill over the british winter. You're so right about if you feel a tweak in your knee for example, you can stop there and then and focus on some leg strengthening or core exercises instead of a long walk home.

[@1jaggerd]

How do you practice softer foot falls efficiently and effectively? I’m very new to running

[@maxodye]

Look up Chi Running. There may be an instructor near you or check it out on KZbin...But only believe those by the creator Danny Dreyer or his instructors. It worked wonders for me!

[@NeatPens]

This is so helpful for a new runner like me! On the way to the gym to incorporate these tips!

[@davidcummings3573]

Thanks. I really appreciated your imput. Great advice for those of us who live here in Canada BC. Spartan races have alot of running so this really helps.

[@snowdroplewis916]

I just started going to the gym last month, but when I was little, my mom had this treadmill and I used to run on it all the time, and once when my cousins came over I wanted to prove I could run faster on the treadmill than him and fell flat on my face and it carried me off onto the floor. Ever since then, I've been scared to run on a treadmill, and at the gym they give me major anxiety. I know its an irrational fear, but is there anything I can do to lessen this fear? besides just try it, is there anyway I can ease into doing this?

[@jessstjames7139]

Do you normally walk on a treadmill? If not that would be a really good place to start, because it would let you get used to the ways that a treadmill is different from pavement without the anxiety of running. Once you're totally comfortable with plain walking you could then try jogging. It might also help to distract yourself from the actual act of running/walking by playing music / podcasts / videos while you run/walk. It helps me be less self-conscious of what my legs are doing if I have something else to latch my focus onto.

[@zhukie]

@@jessstjames7139 This. Walk, then increase it a bit and walk faster; you'll get to a point when you have to start slow running once the walk speed is high enough

[@francismcmahon5913]

This happened to me as a kid, but, the treadmill was against a wall so when I got flung off, I immediately got dragged under and couldn’t move. My brother stopped it for me. Skin on my body was rubbed raw to the point of bleeding. Lol

[@Lfiddler4life]

Always impressed when hosts can run and speak normally

[@hnz5714]

Whenever I let go of the handles, sometimes my foot will make the belt stop for a second and I might trip.

[@yajnalgibno6536]

then the belt is not that tight and need some adjustments

[@plusrien12]

I just bought a treadmill because I can't run outside wearing a mask

[@binod049]

same here

[@aminahodzic3626]

Same

[@oliverforceofficial]

oolong_cat why would you run with a mask? 🤣

[@CompactYT]

Coronavirus

[@oliverforceofficial]

@@CompactYT because of the Plandemic? You all must be joking 😂

[@DarkMoonDroid]

I've heard you talk about cadence before. But I'm having a very different experience. I seem to use less energy with long steps. Much like horses do. When they shift from a trot to a canter to a gallup, they are using more energy and are more awkward and choppy. But when they shift to a run, they smooth out and stretch out. The momentum is already working in your favor to maintain speed. But there are fewer up/down/push motions per second and much less joint jerking. The muscles stretch all the way out between contractions and the core takes up more of the load. That's my experience.

[@paulbanerjee2078]

Very informative. Thanks for uploading!

[@Themari509]

Came to watch this video because I started going to the gym and I look stupid powerwalking on the treadmill while everyone is running omg lmao 🤣 so now I'm gonna try to run without falling

[@rhodmc312]

Thanks for the tips. I always loved your running video. I think I have broken my treadmill because I keep using it or misuse loool... While waiting for it to be fixed, I'm making a tool for my use when it's ready 😊... I can share it to everyone as well here in this tag #RunMotivator

[@fredericvasquez316]

Just got a treadmill and love the video. It will be fantastic if you could do more video for the treadmill and even workout on the treadmill. We are all still in lockdown in 'Scotland lol

[@DUDE72341]

informative, and clear for us newbies! good job!

[@Nma29-2]

Just bought a treadmill today..I live in Qatar in a hot climate and just can’t stand the heat..So hope this is a good choice to stay indoors and stay fit 😊

[@VirtualExerciseChannel]

Maybe my channel can help you. Check it out!

[@muhammadkawsir5736]

First time on a treadmill I just fell on a floor and I hit my head 😔😔

[@dablackpanda1348]

how

[@barbaraleszczynski2214]

Muhammad Kawsir ... probably you didn't read and follow the safety instructions! Most people don't and that's why a they get into trouble! Follow the rules and you won't fall.

[@asimp5259]

How many people were there in the gym when that happened?

[@sarahs.9678]

Looking this up because it’s extremely hot and humid where I live and the only times to run without heat exhaustion are dangerous hours of the morning/night. Hope to get in running shape over the rest of the summer and then be able to run outside when the weather cools down in October or November lol. 😅

[@beautifulgirlemma]

This guy is the best! Learnt a lot from this video thank you

[@youngyalla898]

Great Video such a awesome Teacher

[@oldman9154]

Thanks for information.

[@thestopper5165]

Two words... *Zwift Run* Makes the treadmill time go by *unbelievably* fast. I don’t like running (I have the running technique of a rhino/gorilla hybrid), but two days ago I was on the treadmill for an hour doing 800m tempo intervals like a proper running person (although my ‘tempo’ is at 5-6min/km pace, at best... rhino/gorilla, remember).

[@tataperz453]

whats zwift run lol

[@alongrn07]

I started running 3 weeks ago. This may be a silly question. I want to be able to run without stopping every 1-2 minutes to have to walk and catch my breath. Should I keep my speed the same until I can run without stopping for a certain amount of time?

[@emilystratten9444]

Hey Amy, I was the same as you I could only run 1-2minutes max at a slow run pace. I was going to the gym 2 times a week and would do the treadmill only sometimes. Now I can run 8minutes straight at a fast pace. How I improved is this: 1. I decided to make running on the treadmill my warm up every time. It’s the first thing I do when I arrive. 2. I increased the amount of times I went to the gym in the week. So my treadmill practice is now 4 times a week. 3. I started running at speed level 6 but then as I went more I moved this up and up and now I’m at level 10. 4. I set goals for myself... how fast can I do 1km run. 5. I now run on the treadmill at the end for 2 minutes then walk for a cooldown. I was SOOOO bad at running for long but by being on the treadmill more and doing these things I can see my cardio improving.

[@Juan-kk5ju]

@@emilystratten9444 Congrats on your achievement!

[@emilystratten9444]

Chief Caca thank you!!

[@rminitials]

Great video. Thank you

[@TheRunExperience]

You are welcome! 🙏

[@nicholas3706]

I live in a beautiful safe climate but I still use a treadmill to help set the pace for a particular time

[@demonboy619]

Treadmills are awesome I love the feeling my lungs get and when I pop my headphones 30 minutes feel like 10

[@kenicke579]

Does anyone have any tips to combat dizziness when running on the treadmill?

[@davischairmanindustries3412]

Even though this video was five years ago, I think this’ll make me think different from other treadmill workout videos.

[@martyneff1886]

Thanks for the great tips! I've started using the treadmill at the gym to get my runs in when it snows here in NY! 👍

[@overworkedcna412]

This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for!!!

[@Whey2lovely]

Love the valuable information and tips!

[@ballyBe_]

Brilliant thank you

[@denniperez8028]

Is it true that if u are right handed and walk/run left foot right foot u r warming up or cooling down? That the walk/race form should be right foot left foot after warming up or before cooling down.

[@echomood2031]

wow ! nice video I'll try this machine today at the gym thanks

[@chrisbarlow9200]

I need build stamina for a fitness test I have this year. I struggle to run on the tread boards. Any tips to increase stamina on them? Just run for 1 min and rest and keep going or?

[@pavannair6469]

I'm actually a good runner but I've never ran on a treadmill lol coz it scares me

[@hammadmubarik908]

How lol

[@sonytailor3299]

Thanks, It's really very helpful......

[@DJCNK97]

looks like louis ck has lost some weights

[@brucealexander4414]

Good video, Only problem is that you are going to fast, a beginner should start at lower speeds basically baby steps to avoid any injury.

[@kannanravi6071]

While running, I feel pain in my knee and now I am unable to run with the speed I used to. What exercises I can do to get rid of the pain

[@DukeNguyenAZ]

Make sure you stretch your quads, hamstrings, calves, groin and hips before running to strengthen and support the knees before running.

[@sarahdjitli1406]

This is a really good video, thanks. Since im a beginner, how long should i run each day?

[@TheRunExperience]

Start small - maybe 15-20 minutes of run/walk tops. You should check out our Beginner Running Program where we take you day by day through the workouts : therunexperience.com/training-plans/beginner-running

[@1kiwibird23]

Watching your vids to prepare for an 8k. Very helpful.

[@ahzamchief7778]

Thanks for the technique pal

[@lmc7901]

Started treadmill walking 3 mths ago for 5 days for 45 minutes. I want to start running or jogging on it but so afraid.

[@lmc7901]

blackrose8790 yes I am down 31 pounds.

[@mariya6027]

@@lmc7901 well done! Keep going 🤍

[@Wolf-qt6gi]

Great info

[@atheermesfer5023]

Treadmill running is also helpful to the ppl who can't jog or run outside bc their females. Just wanted to point it out. Amazing video ,thanks

[@TheRunExperience]

Females are perfectly welcome to run outside as well!

[@sasiki3452]

Thanks for useful tips for tredmil running. Generally I run 5 to 6 min per km speed. but it is difficult to achieve same on machine. as I feel uncomfortable above speed of 8 to 9 on machine. I start feeling tired after 30 to 45 min against road running endurance of 2hrs. please advise me to fix up my problem..

[@Viper12ism]

I am the same. Outdoor speed feels more comfortable not sure why either.

[@TheRunExperience]

This is perfectly normal. Of course you want to feel safe on the treadmill, so pushing beyond that limit isn't necessarily wise. I'd say the biggest difference here is that outside, the ground provides some resistance against each step (something to push off of), not to mention a much more stable surface. The treadmill (and running quickly on it) takes some getting used to, as you don't have to push off of anything... it just takes off for you, and your legs are then expected to keep up. While a different style of running, it challenges you in a different way than the outdoors. As we mention here, it REALLY helps increase your cadence. Stick with what's comfortable and slowly build from there.

[@bethlaska7829]

That's the first real explanation I've seen addressing why we run so much slower on the treadmill. Thank you! And thanks for this video. I live in WA state and we've had an awful winter and I've been on the treadmill since the beginning of December. It's rough.

[@justinmorgan4568]

Beth Laska Your story mimics mine so much haha. I live in central WA and yeah this winter was so messed up it forced me to get a gym membership and run on a treadmill. It took some getting use to and now every time I run outside (even if its just a few meters) it's such a strange feeling sensation.

[@justinmorgan4568]

The Run Experience You're certainly right about it helping increase your cadence, I actually really like it. This winter I took the chance to really hone in on my running speed for the first time and honestly the treadmill did it for me. I can't wait to put it to the test outside now that the weather is clearing.

[@JustRandomHi]

I love your channel..of and you while looking for alternative workouts. I have a spinal nerve impingement so doctors advised me not to get into weight training, Can I still run a marathon in this case? I have a training period of 3 months.. I'd at least like to do a half marathon.

[@TheRunExperience]

I'd guess that you could still train for the race, but definitely double check with the doctors first! There are also plenty of good body weight strength exercises you can do that get you strong without requiring weight :)

[@gennaeight]

As an older treadmill user (52) I find that my balance isn’t what it was. My treadmill is only very basic so doesn’t leave much room to manoeuvre. As a result I tend to hold onto the sidebars while running. Is this OK or should I be letting go of them to maximise benefit?

[@TheRunExperience]

Hey there, I would recommend not holding on as we want to re-create the most realistic scenario from road to treadmill. Balance while running is key and the treadmill may highlight some inefficiencies that we may not realize on the road. Here is a video to help give you some ideas on drills to do to help with increasing your balance kzbin.info/www/bejne/oanLpapsoLtsmck

[@ILikePlayingMelee]

thank you for all those useful tips. interesting tred you have around 2:45, where you perform a heelstrike with your rightfoot while landing on forefoot/midfoot on your left foot.

[@TheRunExperience]

Yes! We were showing you how the stride length can be better acknowledged and improved on a treadmill - so there, you catch him alternating between different run strides.

[@mageni2676]

tnx it help me a lot bro

[@viralviruz8694]

l trip every minute while running out in the open So I completely hunch while on treadmills to watch my feet😬 gotta change that!

[@LecielBluee]

Great advice thank you

[@1zzybe3]

thank you for this! im buying a treadmill to loose some weight so thank you for these tips!

[@douglarson5293]

Before buying a treadmill you might want to go to a local YMCA, community center, etc and try one first.

[@airmaxchannel3051]

Solid information. Cheers

[@danielbentley3230]

Very helpful, thanks

[@goddessofdragons1996]

I feel self conscious about running on a treadmill because I feel like I’m stomping and I don’t like how loud I sound. I need to work my way to running at a 6mph pace for a mile straight and I’m super worried because I’m so scared of getting past 4 mph on the treadmil

[@Geo-st4jv]

I had that too I had to review running form and try a bit faster speed maybe your cadence is a good fast speed but you have to take small steps for that speed

[@danieltdp]

Baby steps. Raise speed slowly, a little bit each day and you will get there

[@alexwright3799]

I'll teach you come to my house i live in Toronto

[@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.

[@genabeanable]

I find I have a hard time keeping my balance on the treadmill, and I tend to lean to one side (left) any tips on how to correct that?

[@TheRunExperience]

Hi! This is very interesting. A good start would be to set your phone up to film you. This will give you some insight on what's happening with your run stride. Also, if you find you lose balance, try starting off a lot slower than you normally would go on the road/trails.

[@1-syncontheroof473]

Such an useful video! Thank you for sharing :)

[@onielcoley4717]

This video is Really helpful Thank you!!

[@TheRunExperience]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@davidm8584]

I would get one of those Tshirts if it came in blue.... do you have merch somewhere other than Teespring? Didn’t see that design there...

[@flakyunicorn3648]

Good solid video. I’m currently recovering from spinal decompression surgery 2 1/2 months ago, it was actually the week before the world went into lockdown, so gyms and physio went out the window. Just completed my third treadmill run today, any tips or targets to help me get back to my construction job ASAP please. Any good advice appreciated. Thanks.

[@VirtualExerciseChannel]

Maybe my channel can help you. Check it out!

[@scubamarilu]

I always ran outdoors, but now I started using a treadmill at the gym. Is it ok to run close to the console?

[@VirtualExerciseChannel]

Maybe my channel can help you. Check it out!

[@zenahibbert8225]

Great video. My home treadmill doesn't have an incline. What can I do as a substitute to get that incline feel indoors?

[@TheRunExperience]

Can you do some version of a "power walk" up a flight of stairs?

[@zenahibbert8225]

@@TheRunExperience Yes, that is a good idea I will definitely give it a go maybe I can do a bit of a run on the treadmill and then do the stairs after if I have enough energy left thanks for the speedy response.

[@bocvillamor2464]

who else noticed his right foot lands heel first and the left foot toe first?

[@prasadpalkar1128]

hello sir.does running daily on treadmill cause weight loss? i need to gain weight but dont wanna leave runnin.Advise plz. Thanks in advanced.

[@missmaeploy]

When he says it’s cold outside for running while me living in tropical country (Thailand) It’s to hot to run outside 🤣

[@BluefirephoenixJen]

Oky doky. I started yesterday on the treadmill but did some on the dirt roads and regular roads due to thawing. My wind is not good but it is improving rapidly. I didn't measure outside just went til I was tired. The treadmill I'm having trouble with balance on it trying to change from the heel strike form I was taught when I was a teenager. having some Achilles tendonitis type pain near an old injury which I warm out of Is doing 5 -6 days too much? how much should I run out of that. I feel okay for about 3 mniutes before I'm winded out but I have a total of an hour walk running. I can't wait til thaw we live only a few miles from a National park with all kinds of trails and roads and free passes this year. I think the heel pain was from snowshoeing. It was warm and sunny for a few days I didn't want to come in even though I was hurting.

[@TheRunExperience]

take it one step at a time and use our other videos for reference! We've done some good ones on footstrike. We also have a beginner running program that could be great for you: therunexperience.com/training-plans/beginner-running

[@RichyVago]

Thank you sir...I will now Apply this knowledge shorlty… :)

[@raniaramadan2180]

Thank you and I hope I don’t fall tomorrow morning

[@ericka340]

Thank you!

[@tatipola1]

Great video

[@superunknown2812]

I find walking on a incline at around 11 at 3.3 speed works better and more enjoyable then running on a treadmill and probably burns more calories also

[@jknoimnot372]

I do a light jog then switch to incline of 6ish with 4.2 speed for about 5 min and that's where I really start to sweat and burn calories

[@kapthaballa9243]

I always fast walk but afraid to run.I feel like imma lose balance if i don't hold onto the heart rate bar.ANY TIPS?

[@forspotify6216]

Run.

[@TM-vg4mx]

I am total beginner, I found running using treadmill is rather scary, without holding anything, how to go about that? thanks

[@Hotrod8677]

Would a treadmill be good for a beginner that is overweight?

[@krisgosdismoyer1734]

when you say "heal kiss" is that when the heel touches down just before the next bound? or are you saying you are doing a light heal strike as a part of your normal stride? sorry if this is a basic basic question, but after a couple of years and a couple thousand miles logged I still don't know this.

[@TheRunExperience]

Great question! It's when the heel touches down just before the next bound.

[@zalakpatel5983]

Which foot strike should be used while jogging or running on treadmill? (Flat surface)

[@cbcbvx5704]

Thank you 😍🔥

[@mattf8384]

Hi everybody iam just coming back from injury (motorbike) not trained for 2 years and put on weight (lots lol)is it better for me to get on a treadmill first to get my fitness back. Any ideas appreciated regards matt

[@TheRunExperience]

Just getting out there and doing it safely are more important than whether you hit the road or treadmill. Personally, I like running outside more. Here's a vid that might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGeXnamEf5qLaLs good luck!

[@mattf8384]

@@TheRunExperience thanks everyone for the reply it will be the treadmill not on the road just have to get some fitness back Regards matt

[@ryaniw33]

Is that treadmill a woodway pro? Looks awesome would love to own 1.

[@TheRunExperience]

It is a woodway! We love it!

[@survivalboxing3216]

nice vid bro, cheers!

[@EssELJay]

Hi & greetings from Germany, thanks for all the interesting info

[@nickwilliams3759]

I have been running before and have noticed sometimes after a run my calves are very sore. Am I running with a bad form? Also my wife tells me that it looks like I'm doing butt kicks while running. Thanks!

[@TheRunExperience]

Interesting! You might need to lengthen your stride a little. We have lots of good form videos on here that show you how to "pull" your feet up the inseam of your legs to keep your stride even and directly under your hips. This will help minimize the impact of your feet on the ground too, which might be contributing to your calf pain. Make sure you're rolling out those calves regularly!

[@dominikschrott7412]

If I do a steady-state run around 80%HRFmax 5 miles, with the 1.5% recommended incline, how is this afterwards to be considered in terms of output/performance evaluation?