https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 22:40:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271852 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:58:52 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2271852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will occasionally use it as a warm up - you can do great HIIT routines with it. It's a good way to build up a tolerance for running </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271822 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:26:32 +0000 blackbird 2271822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I freaking hate treadmills. HATE. I walk at a heavy incline sometimes, but that's about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271797 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:04:08 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2271797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only do it at the gym for warmups or when it's too hot/cold outside to run. I hate running for more than a few min on a treadmill because it's so boring to me. I might use it more if it was in my house vs. at a gym where I feel self conscious about it. But, hey, something is always better than nothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271726 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:10:08 +0000 psw27 2271726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the "dreadmill" when its crappy weather. I usually go for a distance goal. If I am really bored, I like to do intervals so that it seems "easier" at times. So I will usually do 2 minutes at 6.0 and 2 minutes at 5.5 so it feels like I get to rest every few minutes -- plus it burns a ton of calories! You could also do it with different inclines - ex. run or walk at 4.0 incline for 2 minutes and then run or walk at 2.0 incline for 2 minutes. I tend to focus on the interval ending rather than the whole amount of time (ugh 30 minutes to go becomes yay only 30 seconds to go!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271704 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:57:47 +0000 agold 2271704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: I'm so glad I'm not the only one that feels that way! I know so many people who think running on a treadmill is so boring. But I would never run to be entertained! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271698 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:56:15 +0000 Bao 2271698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: I was never one to feel like I wanted to go outside and run. I like the idea of being able to push myself but then not have to get back home :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271687 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:50:50 +0000 agold 2271687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Treadmill running is absolutely easier than outdoor running. I need a magazine in front of me and music. Its the only way I can make it to three miles. And I'm not fast about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271651 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:21:39 +0000 HLK208 2271651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No! I hate the treadmill and I love running. I like to speed up at my own time outside. I like looking around, seeing other people, breathing fresh air, etc. I just get sick and bored on the treadmill! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271644 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:12:48 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2271644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: I used to exclusively use the treadmill and never run outside, but now I prefer running outside! I'm training for a marathon, so at this stage I'm mostly using the treadmill to do some speed work. On the days when the stars align, I can get my entire workout done during my son's morning nap which is great! I always have the incline at at least .5 or 1, as that's supposed to help simulate running outside. I put on a show (almost always Gilmore Girls :grin: ) to help with the monotony. Happy running! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271482 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:53:31 +0000 Bao 2271482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: that's really good! I can't even run 1 mile </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271481 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:52:17 +0000 agold 2271481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the treadmill! I usually try for 400 calories or running three miles. No more than that. Ha! I hate running! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271480 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:52:17 +0000 Bao 2271480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fuzzypeaches: haha yeah that's the thing, finding time with kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271440 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:14:05 +0000 Alivoo01 2271440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I'm at the gym, maybe, but I prefer the elliptical since it's easier on my knees! I just try and walk for 30 minutes or so. I'm not a runner at all so I don't push myself past a brisk walk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271430 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:08:29 +0000 fuzzypeaches 2271430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my treadmill! I get dressed to work out everyday so that in the off chance that both kids nap at the same time (maybe 2-3x/week) I can just hop on with all my baby monitors around and do my thing! I just play songs on songza and enjoy the time to myself : </p> <p>Goals wise, I try not to out too much pressure on myself or it feels to overwhelming. I just hop on figuring doing even 20 min is better than nothing but I usually do at least 40 (depending on when babes wake up!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271428 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:07:45 +0000 Bao 2271428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: @Mamasig: @Mrs D: I'm not familiar with that, I'll look into it! </p> <p>I'm also trying out another workout a bee recommended to focus on other areas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271412 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:53:25 +0000 Mrs D 2271412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one but I prefer to only use it when weather is not great. I have done C25K on it a few times! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271410 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:53:07 +0000 Mamasig 2271410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I only did a week but C25K is totally doable on the treadmill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271408 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:52:17 +0000 Mamasig 2271408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one and I recently started the C25k program. But I'm not very consistent. Finding time to work out is hard for me. Between work and kids who don't fall asleep until late I have zero time. I need to figure something out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271407 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:51:45 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2271407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! We have one that doesn't get much use :( I do find that if I have a TV show to watch I dont mind using it at all! </p> <p>I would love a program that told me when to run/walk. I suppose you could use C25k on it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-use-a-treadmill#post-2271405 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:50:49 +0000 Bao 2271405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a treadmill from a friends parents this weekend, and using a treadmill is very new to me. So far I've mostly walked with short intervals of running but I'd like to be able to build up to more running/jogging with less walking. </p> <p>Do you use a treadmill often? What goals do you set for yourself? </p>