Treadmill Running
Treadmill running is a cardiovascular exercise performed on a stationary machine that strengthens the lower body while improving heart health and endurance. It allows for controlled speed and incline training in a consistent environment.
AI coaching optimizes your treadmill sessions by analyzing HRV and sleep data to determine if you are ready for high-intensity intervals or if you should stick to steady-state recovery runs. By tracking your RPE and duration against previous sessions, the app ensures you apply progressive overload without risking overuse injuries common in high-impact activities. Furthermore, the system can adjust your target intensity in real-time based on your recovery status, ensuring every run contributes positively to your overall fitness profile.
Form Cues
- Land lightly on your midfoot to minimize joint impact
- Maintain an upright posture with a slight forward lean from the ankles
- Keep your gaze fixed straight ahead rather than looking down
- Swing your arms naturally with elbows bent at 90 degrees
- Engage your core to stabilize your torso throughout the movement
- Don't hold onto the handrails while running
- Don't overstride by landing excessively on your heels
- Don't hunch your shoulders up towards your ears
- Don't look down at your feet or the console for extended periods
- Don't jump off the belt while it is moving at high speed
Common Mistakes
- Holding onto the handrails for support
- Overstriding and heel striking
- Looking down at the console
- Tensing the shoulders and neck
- Skipping the warm-up and cool-down
Muscles Worked
Treadmill running primarily targets the quadriceps and calves, which absorb impact and generate force for push-off. The hamstrings and glutes are also heavily recruited to extend the hip and propel the body forward, while the core muscles work continuously to maintain an upright, stable posture.
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