Treadmills are not for everyone

Treadmills are something that everyone is familiar with. Even if you have never run on a treadmill, you have seen one and can imagine the feeling of running on one. But do you know? Treadmills are not suitable for everyone . If you are not suitable for running on a treadmill, then the necessity of buying a treadmill will be much reduced.

The treadmill is not only portable, but also very convenient for some friends who do not have time to go out or do not want to go out. However, while it is convenient and fast, we should also know whether we are suitable for exercising on a treadmill.

Many people think that exercise is always better than no exercise, but when it comes to choosing a method of exercise, most people do it based on their preferences without considering whether it is "suitable", which often leads to sports injuries. The same is true for treadmill workouts.

Running on a treadmill is different from normal running : the speed and frequency of normal running can be controlled by yourself, you can run when you want to run and stop when you want to, and running is not so strenuous; while running on a treadmill is usually set to a faster speed and has a fixed frequency. As long as the treadmill does not stop, you have to keep running to the rhythm. Stopping suddenly can easily lead to falling, which is also bad for the heart. In addition, the treadmill's tracks rotate backwards continuously, and people running on it must concentrate highly without being distracted at all. The level of body tension is also much higher than normal running.

In view of the above characteristics of treadmills, experts believe that four types of people are not suitable for treadmill exercise:

1. People with arthritis, meniscus or ligament injuries or those who have undergone joint replacements, because high-frequency running will cause repeated wear and tear of the hip, knee and ankle joints, people with joint problems will get more injured the more they run;

2. Patients with heart disease, because the speed of the treadmill is difficult to control and the heart load is relatively large, it is very dangerous if an accident occurs;

3. For people with cervical spondylosis and lumbar spondylosis, running for a long time in a state of high concentration will cause tension in the neck and back muscles, and the treadmill also has a recoil force on the spine, which may aggravate the original condition;

4. People with osteoporosis are prone to sprains, falls, and fractures during high-intensity running due to their reduced bone density and loose ligaments.

Things to note when exercising on a treadmill

What should a person who doesn't run much pay attention to before exercising on a treadmill? First of all, you should understand your physical condition and do a physical examination to see if you have problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes, to prevent sudden fluctuations in blood pressure and low blood sugar during exercise, which may be life-threatening. In addition, it is recommended to conduct a sports function test to understand your own exercise limits and avoid blind and excessive exercise.

If you can't spare the time for a check-up, you can take a gradual approach to running. For example, when you start jogging for 5-10 minutes, if you feel yourself sweating slightly, breathing fast but not panting, speaking without effort, and your heart rate increases by 10-20 times compared to a resting state, then this exercise intensity is relatively appropriate. However, if you are sweating profusely, panting, and unable to speak, you should adjust the amount and duration of exercise. As your body's tolerance improves, you can gradually increase the intensity of exercise.