Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Now that I get my exercise from resistance training and full body movement/complex exercises, is there anything that is not chronic cardio that I can use this treadmill for? I definitely have some body fat to lose, but from what this site says running on a treadmill for an hour each day is not the best way to go about losing fat. So in an effort to overhaul the way I have exercised in the past, does anyone have any good suggestions for a paleo-esque (non-chroic cardio) treadmill work out two or three days a week to complement resistance exercise? Or should I just ditch the treadmill all together and unclutter my office?

flag	asked Jan 17 2011 at 20:42 texasleah 4,809●1●14●34

	A treadmill makes a great cat bed. ;) – gilliebean♦ Jan 17 2011 at 20:57
	it seems as if that is all it is being used for these days, gilliebean! – texasleah Jan 19 2011 at 19:45

gone2croatan · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-17 20:44:35Z UTC

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If you enjoy watching television, I think the argument could be made that watching television while walking on the treadmill would be better than watching it while sitting on the couch. Walking is always good.

answered Jan 17 2011 at 20:44

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High incline walking is even better. Help strengthen your entire posterior chain, and the easily Injured Achilles . – Stephen-Aegis Jan 17 2011 at 21:11

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And we all know how much the ladies love a strong posterior chain. ;) – gone2croatan Jan 17 2011 at 21:26

Cheryl - Diabetes Bootcamp · Answer 2 · 2011-01-17 21:09:49Z UTC

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Convert it to a desk, put it in your home office, and walk 1.0 MPH while you make calls, check email, etc. GREAT way to stay active and keep the treadmill from becoming a clothes rack!

answered Jan 17 2011 at 21:09

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Yes. This will definitely help burn fat. – mari Jan 17 2011 at 21:39

Jessica · Answer 3 · 2011-01-17 21:13:43Z UTC

What's been said already: tabatas and a treadmill desk. I love my treadmill desk! I prefer walking at .8 mph as it doesn't make me sore or tired. 1.0 mph seemed a bit too "aggressive", which sounds hilarious coming out of my mouth as a triathlon coach, kettlebell instructor, and boot camp owner, but I guess that's the point: the treadmill desk is not exercise, it's just a better alternative to sitting all day. You can even use your treadmill as a standing desk without walking on it.

Chris · Answer 4 · 2011-01-17 23:50:02Z UTC

I once saw someone at the gym walking sideways on the treadmill, crossing one foot in front of the other. After trying it myself, I thought this was a great martial arts or general balance exercise. Start walking, then transition to a side position, then to a backwards position.

Victoria · Answer 5 · 2011-01-17 20:52:16Z UTC

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it's great for tabata running. or for those days you want to go for a short run but can't make it outside. i also hear they make great places to hang clothes. :)

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Todd · Answer 6 · 2011-01-17 21:08:03Z UTC

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You could use it for interval sprints, HIIT style, when the weather schedule doesn't permit otherwise.

answered Jan 17 2011 at 21:08

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To cold or to much snow? Get on that treadmill and sprint until you can't breath....repeat that 8 times and the treadmill becomes a wonderful tool. – Aaron Curl Jan 17 2011 at 21:20

Robb Dodd · Answer 7 · 2011-01-17 22:09:16Z UTC

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If you have a dog, it is a great way to give them some exercise on cold days.

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Alternately, it's a great way to completely freak out your dog. – gone2croatan Jan 18 2011 at 13:55

being · Answer 8 · 2011-01-17 23:21:38Z UTC

what about hill intervals? hard to do tabata on a treadmil b ecause by the time its up to speed, its time to switch! 20 seconds might feel like an eternity when youre doing tabata, but its not long enough for a treadmill motor to safely go from 4mph to 8mph or whatever. but longer intervals can still be good! just dont overdo it. and of course, walking while youre on the phone or watching TV is great.

mac macpherson · Answer 9 · 2011-01-18 12:35:17Z UTC

do interval training on the treadmill... 40 secs 'sprints' 40 secs fast walk, then alternate... perfect crossfit/paleo workout... after a while you will find that your back gets hairier and, if you're lucky, your knuckles will start to trail the ground when you walk... but, don't go as far as buying a wooden club to woo your wife with..

good luck with paleo treadmill sprints, they'll bust yer balls

Is my treadmill good for anything anymore?

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