@angelstar22 Good for you. Seeing your doctor before starting an exercise program is most important. I am afraid my walking without holding on gave the impression that is the only and best way to use your treadmill effectively. Holding on while walking , even walking fast, is perfectly okay. The only thing to watch out for is that you don't use the holding on as an excuse to lean forward, throwing off your balance. Until you feel solid on the teadmill, keep holding on & enjoy the workout.
Thank you for this great video! I have a question. I have not-very-good balance. I just got my treadmill this past Saturday. Even at "one" I can't walk without holding on. But I don't leave it on "one" anyway. I started at 1.7 and I'm up to 2.5 or so. It's boring walking at lower than 2. Will I get used to it and perhaps learn to not hold on? The "rail" is at about finger height. I can do it for "no hands" just a second or so. I can stand up straight and still hold on with some fingers anyway.
@angelstar22 I am a personal trainer and I tell my clients to be patient and take "baby steps". It is much more important to use correct, safe form than to worry about speed. The improvement you are hoping for will come, and if you use your head, it will come without injury.
Yeah, that kind of came back to me last night. What you said about "baby steps." I will do that no matter whether I hold on or not. I was taking longish strides; probably not a good idea.
I'm so happy I found your video! Would love to see more about treadmills.
:-)
I looked up "Fuse - Nature's Pain Fighter" on Google and you came up first!
I'm seeing my doctor on Monday.
angelstar22 2 years ago
@angelstar22 Good for you. Seeing your doctor before starting an exercise program is most important. I am afraid my walking without holding on gave the impression that is the only and best way to use your treadmill effectively. Holding on while walking , even walking fast, is perfectly okay. The only thing to watch out for is that you don't use the holding on as an excuse to lean forward, throwing off your balance. Until you feel solid on the teadmill, keep holding on & enjoy the workout.
carolsgym 2 years ago
I'm 58 and slightly overweight.
angelstar22 2 years ago
angelstar22 2 years ago
@angelstar22 I am a personal trainer and I tell my clients to be patient and take "baby steps". It is much more important to use correct, safe form than to worry about speed. The improvement you are hoping for will come, and if you use your head, it will come without injury.
carolsgym 2 years ago
To @carolsgym
Yeah, that kind of came back to me last night. What you said about "baby steps." I will do that no matter whether I hold on or not. I was taking longish strides; probably not a good idea.
I'm so happy I found your video! Would love to see more about treadmills.
:-)
I looked up "Fuse - Nature's Pain Fighter" on Google and you came up first!
I already gave you 5 stars!
angelstar22 2 years ago