Jogging, Treadmill

Technique

How to perform Jogging, Treadmill

1. Step onto the stopped treadmill and familiarize yourself with its start, speed and stop controls.
2. Start the belt at a walking pace, then gradually increase the speed until you can jog comfortably.
3. Stay centered on the belt with an upright, relaxed torso and let your arms swing naturally.
4. Maintain a steady pace that allows you to control your foot placement without hanging on the rails.
5. Use the controls to adjust speed or incline gradually if needed.
6. Slow the belt to a walk and then stop it before stepping off.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved