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What Speed Should I Walk or Run at on the Treadmill?
What Speed Should I Walk or Run at on the Treadmill?

When it comes to starting a treadmill workout you may wonder what speed to walk or run at. You don’t want to set the speed too high and overdo it, but you also don’t want to move too slow and miss making the most out of your session. The ‘ideal’ speed to set you...

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Is Treadmill Speed the Same as Real Speed?
Is Treadmill Speed the Same as Real Speed?

At first glance, running on the treadmill seems relatively similar to running outdoors. While technique is similar, there are a few comparable differences that will impact running speed.   

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What is Treadmill Incline?
What is Treadmill Incline?

Switching up your treadmill's incline is a great way to make the most out of your home treadmill and reap some great fitness benefits. Adjusting your treadmill's incline involves raising or lowing the platform in order to match the gradient of walking uphill. Ad...

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Do You Need to Wear Shoes on a Treadmill?
Do You Need to Wear Shoes on a Treadmill?

Wearing shoes while you walk around the house is optional but is it also optional to wear shoes on the treadmill? Whilst going barefoot on the treadmill may seem like a harmless idea, it will end up doing more harm than good. It is recommended to always wear run...

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Motorised vs. Curved Treadmills – What you need to know!
Motorised vs. Curved Treadmills – What you need to know!

When it comes to treadmills you have two main options- motorised or manual. If you never knew there was an alternative to your standard electric treadmill at the gym, your next question may be what is the difference between a motorised and manual treadmill? Or w...

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Benefits Of A Standing Desk
Benefits Of A Standing Desk

Benefits Of A Standing Desk&Why You Need One! We all sit too much. It’s not a judgement or a cause for shame, it’s just a fact of our working culture. Sitting in an office in front of a computer all day is not good for our physical or mental wellbeing. When ...

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