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02.13.2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kulangflow View Post
Yesterday's treadmilling was much more vigorous than my usual routine:

0-5 min: slowly warm up to 5.0 mph
5-10 min: 5.0 mph, 1.5 incline
10-15 min: 5.5 mph, 1.5 incline
15-20 min: 6.0 mph, 1.5 incline
20-25 min: 6.5 mph, 1.5 incline
25-30 min: 7.0 mph, 1.5 incline
30-35 min: 6.0 mph, 4.0 incline
35-40 min: slowly drop down, min by min, to a stop
You may want to look into interval training if you're up for it.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/int...aining/SM00110

It's really a much better way to burn calories than a constant rate of running. Granted, it's not for everyone, but I find it much more exciting than running at an almost constant pace.
   
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