I don't normally use a treadmill in my aerobic workouts because I have never really enjoyed the treadmill however I am preparing for my fitness test next week and it will be on the treadmill.
Last night at my gym aerobic workout I thought I should at least give the treadmill a try so that I will be ready for my test. The treadmill test is done walking at 3 mph and the only change that is made is to the elevation of the treadmill.
I started off at level 0 so that treadmill was flat and had to put the incline up to level 5 before I could get my heart rate even close to my aerobic range. My workout consisted of:
Level 1 - 7 was 10 minutes warmup
Level 8.5 was 5 minutes (in heart rate zone)
Level 8 was 10 minutes (in heart rate zone)
Level 7.5 was 8 minutes (in heart rate zone)
Level 8.5 was 7 minutes (in heart rate zone)
Level 0 - 4 was 5 minutes cool down
Total time walked while in zone was just over 2 miles.
Average heart rate was 133 over 30 minutes
My fitness test is next week and I will be going to the gym again tonight to use the treadmill again.
Reflections on my journey in my 12 months of fitness. Moving from the couch to the stairmaster, running and other activities.
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