Jogging, Treadmill

A beginner cardio exercise for the quads, done with a machine.

Main muscles: Quads
Also works: Glutes and Hamstrings
Equipment: Machine
Level: Beginner

How to do the Jogging, Treadmill

To begin, step onto the treadmill and select the desired option from the menu. Most treadmills have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.
Treadmills offer convenience, cardiovascular benefits, and usually have less impact than jogging outside. A 150 lb person will burn almost 250 calories jogging for 30 minutes, compared to more than 450 calories running. Maintain proper posture as you jog, and only hold onto the handles when necessary, such as when dismounting or checking your heart rate.

Sets and reps

Conditioning	3–5 rounds of 20–40 seconds, rest as long as the work
Power	3–5 sets of 3–5 fast reps, full rest

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Jogging, Treadmill

Questions

What muscles does the Jogging, Treadmill work?

Mainly the quads, with the glutes and hamstrings helping.

Is the Jogging, Treadmill good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Jogging, Treadmill?

Good alternatives that train the quads: Bicycling, Stationary, Recumbent Bike, Running, Treadmill or Walking, Treadmill.

How many sets and reps of the Jogging, Treadmill should I do?

Conditioning: 3–5 rounds of 20–40 seconds, rest as long as the work. Power: 3–5 sets of 3–5 fast reps, full rest.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).