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How to lose weight on a treadmill (speed, incline & HIIT workouts)
The treadmill is one of the most popular choices for losing weight at home. It makes it possible to walk, jog or run no matter the weather or when that surge of motivation hits you. We all know the basic...
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Cardio vs weightlifting for fat loss: which is more effective?
One of the most common reasons people have for starting their fitness journey is because they want to lose weight/burn fat to change how their body looks and improve their health. There are two key exercise strategies that are applied to try reach this goal: cardiovascular exercise (cardio) and resistance training in the form of weightlifting (lifting). Cardio and Lifting are both great forms of exercise and have a variety of benefits but they both contribute differently to fat loss. In this blog, we will compare these two in terms of their impact on weight loss to help you understand them better.
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Treadmill Series Vol. 4: Which Treadmill Is Right For Me?
Picking the perfect treadmill is the first hurdle to overcome in getting started with fulfilling your training needs. Do you have room you can sacrifice for a treadmill, or are you working with limited space? This article will cover the various factors to consider when purchasing a treadmill and explore the Muscle Squad range of treadmills and what they have to offer.
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Treadmill Series Vol. 3: Spice Things Up With HIIT
Whatever level of training you're at on your treadmill journey, HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) exercises can be a great way to boost your workouts to the next level. The idea of HIIT is that your workouts are split up into short alternating intervals of low and high intensity output.
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Treadmill Series Vol. 2: Goal Specific Training
Treadmills are a fantastic way to get goal-specific training regimes done in a convenient manner. Whether you're just hoping to lose some weight or are looking to take part in a full marathon, a treadmill is a great way to work out for those who don't have the time or resources to get their running on elsewhere.
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Treadmill Series Vol. 1: Get Your Steps In
Treadmills are an ideal way to get into NEAT exercises, as well as a great gateway into enjoying working out. They boast the same benefit as walking in that a treadmill requires no level of expertise and can be utilised by pretty much anyone to improve their health. This makes them an extremely attractive choice for people looking for a non-intensive way to improve their health which suits their busy lifestyles.
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How, When & Why To Put Cardio Into Your Workouts
Everyone should do some kind of cardio, but what’s the best way to work it into your fitness routine to get the best benefit?
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How To Use Cardio Workouts For Fat Burning
Can you use cardio workouts to burn fat? Here’s how to do it – and what to avoid.
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Treadmill Cardio Workout For Endurance
In this blog, we'll touch on some different training sessions you can do on a treadmill to get that heart rate pumping and achieve your goals. One of the keys to endurance training is mixing up your running sessions so you continue to challenge your body in different ways. A good treadmill running plan will consist of several runs per week. These runs should be mainly interval training or slow, steady jogs, with one speed session mixed in per week; this should give your legs and lungs time to recover in between your speed sessions, increasing your aerobic and anaerobic endurance.
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What is the Most Effective Cardio Machine in the Gym?
We put the most popular cardio machines - the cross trainer, exercise bike, and treadmill - through their paces. Which of these famed calorie burning contraptions is the most effective?
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