Quadriceps · Machine

Walking, Treadmill

A movement that trains your quadriceps, done with a machine. Your calves, glutes and hamstrings help out.

Walking, Treadmill, starting positionWalking, Treadmill, end position

Muscles you'll work

Walking, Treadmill muscles worked, front viewWalking, Treadmill muscles worked, back view
QuadricepsPrimaryCalves · Glutes · HamstringsSecondary

How to do it

  1. To begin, step onto the treadmill and select the desired option from the menu. Most treadmills have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.
  2. Treadmills offer convenience, cardiovascular benefits, and usually have less impact than walking outside. When walking, you should move at a moderate to fast pace, not a leisurely one. Being an activity of lower intensity, walking doesn’t burn as many calories as some other activities, but still provides great benefit. A 150 lb person will burn about 175 calories walking 4 miles per hour for 30 minutes, compared to 450 calories running twice as fast. Maintain proper posture as you walk, and only hold onto the handles when necessary, such as when dismounting or checking your heart rate.

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EquipmentMachine
Type
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LevelBeginner

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