Preventing Shin Splints {Treadmill Tweak}

Are you a runner that suffers from shin splints but don't know how to prevent them? If that sounds like you, or you have a friend or family member with this problem, read on!

Even if you do not currently suffer from shin splints, you could one day if you don't take proper precautions, so you may want to read on just to save yourself unnecessary pain later (trust me, shin splints can be brutally painful and make tasks like driving difficult).

http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Prevent-Shin-Splints-Treadmill-2378062

To keep it simple; when running on a treadmill you are running on a flat surface. This repetitive motion causes added stress on your joints and muscles which can lead to muscles tears that can cause shin splints - even when you think that you are running on flat ground outside, you are always on a slight incline, whether you realize it or not. So to sum up; running on a flat surface or decline will contribute to shin splints.

So how can you avoid  getting these awfully painful shin splints? Simply increase your incline on the treadmill to at least 1.0 (this mimics a fairly level running surface that you would experience if you were running outside). 

This simple adjustment that you make to your treadmill can save you much pain later on.

Take Care,

Leanne.

Intense Treadmill Workout {500 Calorie Blast}

Have you ever been to a gym during peak times when you aren't supposed to be on the cardio equipment for longer than 30 minutes? Or have just wanted to get your workout done quickly to go home or get your to-do list completed?

If this sounds familiar, then I have a great treadmill workout for you that takes minimal time, and will not only have you sweating, but will torch 500 calories.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=the_500calorie_treadmill_workout

This workout is 40 minutes long and will burn 500 calories if you follow it and do not quit; if you have to stick to a 30 minute limit though you will be doing 3 repetitions instead of 4.

It's simple; set your treadmill to the listed incline and speed for the specified amount of time.

Take Care,

Leanne.