Health Benefits of Running On Treadmill Exercise Machine
HEART BENEFITS
Treadmills are very useful in the diagnosis of heart disease, coronary artery blockages, and other cardiac issues. The body may not show symptoms of heart disease or blockage until it is put under stress, and using a treadmill is an effective way to put the body under stress while having the ability to closely monitor the patient’s vital signs. Treadmill tests are often performed on patients that are not currently experiencing symptoms of heart problems, but they have risk factors such as high cholesterol.
LOOSE WEIGHT FASTER
One of the most obvious benefits of using a treadmill is that it helps you lose weight. Running for just 20 minutes at 6mph will burn 229 calories. And if you can kick it up to 8mph, you’ll burn almost 300. If you combine your workout sessions with a healthy diet, you’ll reach your weight loss goals in no time.
BENEFITS TO DIABETICS
Treadmills are a great way to encourage people to exercise regularly, and regular exercise is a very important factor in controlling insulin levels in type 2 diabetics. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry regular exercise decreases blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. The combination of diet and exercise is the best way to control diabetes symptoms in patients that are not insulin dependent. Each patient should consult their doctor before starting their exercise routine because exercise that is too intense can actually raise blood sugar levels.
Exercising for less than 20 minutes at a time usually causes the liver to release stored glucose for fuel, but a session of at least 20 minutes is more beneficial because it causes the muscles to take in glucose for fuel and lowers overall blood glucose levels. Using a treadmill for regular exercise often allows patients to lower their blood glucose levels enough that their medication levels can be adjusted down or eliminated. Working out regularly also helps to regulate the hormones that induce sleep and allows the patient to sleep better. Regular sleep cycles are another factor that helps keep blood sugar levels in the body stable.
EASILY TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Treadmills also let you track your progress. Most come with digital monitors that tell you important stats, like distance, calories burned, heart rate and time.
Some even let you create multiple users and save your stats, so you can see how much you’ve improved over time. Tracking your progress is important, especially if you’re working towards a weight loss goal.
BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
Exercising regularly is a great way to keep the body in good shape and decrease levels of disease in the entire body. The heart is the most important muscle in the body, and it needs to be exercised to be in top shape. Treadmills are very useful as exercise machines because they are easy to use and put less stress on the body than many types of workouts. Most experts recommend that people exercise at least five days per week, for 20-60 minutes.
Disadvantages to Using a Treadmill
They can take up a lot of space. The more sophisticated treadmills take up a fair amount of space (up to 36 inches wide by 72 inches long) and generally do not fold up.
Some treadmills have loud motors that interfere with other activities near the equipment.
They can be expensive, with some models over 25k.