Lower Body Burn - 40 min. Treadmill Climb
Here is an excellent treadmill walking program you can use to alternate between run days. It is a treadmill workout consisting of one big hill and if done properly, it will effectively target and tone the muscles of the lower body such as the legs, thighs, and glutes.
You will need to use a treadmill with an adjustable incline and speed setting. You can work at your own pace, but for the best results, pick a speed setting that gets your heart pumping!
At the halfway point of your workout, you will to increase your pace to a speed setting that will challenge you further. You will sweat and burn off extra calories.
While the workout targets the muscles of the lower body, remember that this is a cardio workout, not a resistance program. It doesn’t take the place of a strength training program for the lower body
Remember not to lean on the treadmill. If you have to, hold on to the handles. However, it’s always best to try to improve your balance by not relying on them. Instead, walk with your arms comfortably at your side.
40 Minute Treadmill Workout - One Big Hill
- Warm up for 5 minutes by walking at level 1 gradually increasing your speed to the desired workout pace
- Walk briskly at level 1 for 1 minute
- Raise to level 2 for 2 minutes
- Raise to level 3 for 3 minutes
- Raise to level 4 for 4 minutes
- Raise to level 5 for 5 minutes
- Increase your speed
- Stay at level 5 for 5 minutes
- Lower to level 4 for 4 minutes
- Lower to level 3 for 3 minutes
- Lower to level 2 for 2 minutes
- Lower to level 1 for 1 minute
- Cool down for 5 minutes gradually reducing your speed.
Make sure you take the time to properly warm up, cool down, and stretch!
