After our complex's gym treadmills breaking far too much to be accepted, our HOA finally realized defeat and purchased the most incredible treadmills ever! Seriously, it was love at first site. These two treadmills are equipped with screens, wifi, iPod connectors, AC, and pre-programmed trail runs that include video of the trail you are running. As I said, love. For my inaugural fancy treadmill run I completed a 4-mile jog on the road to Hana in Maui, Hawaii. It was one of the best workouts ever and I even got to learn fun Hawaiian facts along the way.
Since the weather here in Florida is so ridiculously warm and these beauties call my name daily, I have found or created some treadmill workouts to keep from boredom and mix things up so there is no running plateau. No matter what your treadmill experience or fitness level, one of these is sure to fit your fancy.
20-Minute Treadmill Workouts
20-Minute Intro Workout This 20-minute, FitSugar workout is simple enough for any treadmill novice to complete. The incline is minimal and the highest speed is 5.8- a pretty solid speed for running.
Quick n' Sweaty Treadmill Workout Do not let this 20-minute workout fool you. The speed is not massive, but the incline gets up to 8%, youzas! This 20-minute workout is sure to push your endurance and cardio to the limit!
Treadmill Workout for Glutes Yes, please! This treadmill workout will target the glutes like no other. Get ready to feel the burn with a constant speed of 4 and inclines up to 12! Oh goodness, this will be intense.
10-20-30 Extreme Interval Workout This 20-minute interval workout is one of my favorite intervals to complete when a long run does not sound quite as nice as burning a ton of calories. Start by walking for 10-seconds, jog for 20-seconds, and sprint for 30-seconds. Continue doing this 20-times for an incredible 20-minute workout routine.
30-Minute Treadmill Workouts
Cardiogirl Intermediate Workout These cardiogirl intermediate workouts are incredible. They range in time from 20-35 minutes and come in all sorts of varieties. The intermediate variety is my favorite and has speeds ranging from 3-7 and inclines from 0-8.
Fat Burning Treadmill Workout Want to get rid of some unwanted fat during your cardio session? Thank Shape Magazine for this workout that combines 15-minute intervals on the treadmill and 15-minute intervals on the elliptical. This workout is great for people who want a cardio workout but cannot handle too much pressure on their joints, or those who get bored of one machine.
10K Intro Workout Even though a rendition of this interval workout is one of the beginner options for most 10K training, it can easily be kicked up to burn some massive calories (350) in only 30-35 minutes. Try this variation for an incredible workout switch-up. Complete this twice.
40-50 Minute Treadmill Workouts
Hill Intervals with Leg Work This is not your average hill interval workout. These hill intervals are completed on the treadmill, but the rest of the workout is completed off. Get ready for intervals mixed in with lunges and squats that will make your legs beg for mercy. Do not fret, the workout is a total 40-minutes, the results will last much longer.
500 Calorie Treadmill Workout Honestly, this 50-minute workout does not seem all bad. Sure, there are some high inclines, but the fastest you will go is a whopping 7. Not too bad considering this workout boasts of burning 500 calories in less than an hour!
45-Minute Pyramid Workout Everyone loves a pyramid workout, right? This pyramid workout is wonderful; not only does it work for the runners out there, Courtney also give a walker rendition for all of the lovely speed-walkers of the world.