what are treadmills good for working out? what do they tone up?!
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They're good for your lower torso and your legs. That's pretty much it. If you want a good OVERALL body workout, you're going to have to incorporate your arms into the motion on the treadmill - light weights would work, or if it's a NordicTrack - those work GREAT! Of course, I'm a bit biased, because I used to work at NordicTrack. but I have to admit, I worked OUT when I worked there; and I DID see improvement in my entire body. Thing is, most treadmills, you use your legs only. If you really want a great workout, and to really tone up your muscles (meaning to lose baby fat, get ripped, no spare tire, no water retention, etc., etc.. ) you need an overall cardiovascular workout. While a treadmill is good for that, you should consider a workout that encompasses the entire body for that will tone you up so much faster than if you did it halfway.
Besides. when those exercise videos say they can help you tone up your abs, or build up a certain body part. DON'T fall for it! It doesn't work THAT way! In order to lose weight from a CERTAIN area of your body, you have to lose it EVERYWHERE on your body! You can't just lose it from just one section .. unless you have liposuction done!
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legs, butt. the stuff that is sore after running
Tredmills tone up the buns, thighs, calfs and if you run on one, it will work even faster. They are great for gaining physical endurance.
lower body. also good way to burn calories.
While you will strengthen the muscles that you use working the machine and toning of those areas are important. One of the main reasons for using a treadmill is to work on the heart and lungs by building up endurance. Walking is one of the best excercises for the heart and lungs and treadmills work well for people that need to be in a controlled enviornment.
its like you get to run, even in super-bad weather. its really convenient.
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