What shoes are good to wear on a treadmill?

Because it is not affected by weather and venue, treadmills now occupy a place in many families. Although running at home is simple, the effect will not be ideal if you don’t pay attention to using the correct method to exercise. Most people think that treadmills are used for running and there is nothing to pay attention to. In fact, it is very important what kind of shoes you wear when running on a treadmill. The fitness coach will introduce to you some misunderstandings about treadmill running.

As soon as I get on the treadmill, I run hard. You should do warm-up exercises before getting on the treadmill. Stretching your legs, squatting, stretching your muscles, flexing and extending your joints, etc. can increase the temperature of your muscles, making them softer and less prone to strain. After getting on the treadmill, you should start with "dynamic" warm-up such as slow walking or jogging, and gradually increase the amount of exercise. This process usually takes 10-15 minutes. In addition, you should gradually slow down when getting off the treadmill to avoid dizziness.

Running time is too long. The time, intensity, and method of exercising on a treadmill should be determined according to the purpose of exercise. When running, the body's supply of energy substances changes from sugar to fat and then to protein. Jogging for more than half an hour will consume fat, while jogging for more than an hour will consume protein. Therefore, if the purpose is to lose weight, the exercise time should not be too short or too long.

No shoes or the wrong shoes. Some people run barefoot or wear only socks when using a treadmill at home. In fact, when running barefoot, the vibration of the treadmill can cause unnecessary damage to the knees, ankles and other joints, and sweating on the soles of the feet can make it easy to slip. Wearing a pair of thick socks can have a certain shock-absorbing effect, but after all, socks do not have the elasticity of sneakers and cannot replace sneakers. Therefore, it is best to wear jogging shoes when exercising on a treadmill. Jogging shoes are lighter than ordinary shoes, have flexible soles and good cushioning properties.

In the past, treadmills were only used for running. With the continuous development of science and technology, the multi-functions of treadmills have been used. Treadmills are no longer only for running. Treadmills can be used for rowing, push-ups, cycling and many other exercises. On the same machine, you can exercise your cardiopulmonary function, waist, back, abdomen, etc. However, the editor would like to remind everyone that this exercise method is best performed under the guidance of a professional fitness coach.