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- Age: 34
- Gender: Male
- Location: FL
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- Height: 6'3
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- Supplements:
Carbs, Multi and Protein.
- Exercises:
Cross-Circuit Training.
- Music:
Most.
- Movies:
If it ain't with a girl then I don't like it.
- Athletes:
Anyone can be one.
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TREADMILL
Origins:
The first private health club in the U.S. was started by Professor Louis Attila in 1894. Cardio workout machines entered the clubs much later and were developed initially for the hospital. The first medical treadmill designed to diagnose heart and lung disease was invented by Dr. Robert Bruce and Wayne Quinton at the University of Washington in 1952. Dr. Kenneth Cooper's research on the benefits of aerobic exercise, published in 1968, provided a medical argument to support the commercial development of the home treadmill and exercise bike.
Advantages:
Some treadmills have special features such as step count, heart rate monitors, amount of calories expended. Running or walking on a treadmill can be an effective way to workout compared to other complex cardiovascular exercises (similar to non-treadmill walking/running). Treadmills can be used in the home to avoid going to a gym. Users can do other things while exercising, such as watching television or reading. Users who would not run/walk outdoors (e.g. due to unfavorable weather conditions, un-even road surfaces, dangerous neighborhoods or people staring) may use an indoor treadmill. Treadmills offer the benefit of reduced impact since all treadmills offer some sort of shock absorption. Exercising on a treadmill can reduce the strain to the ankles, knees and lower back of users. Lack of wind resistance makes running on a treadmill slightly easier than it would otherwise be on an equal elevation grade outdoors. As with all exercise, treadmills can increase endurance. Known speeds at all times of the run, and being able to change speeds as needed. As most of the factors of the run are known, the energy expended may be calculated. Allows for exact adjustment of gradient and speed.
Disadvantages:
Many users find treadmills boring and lose interest after a period.
Cost of purchase and electricity to run the treadmill is significantly greater than running outside. Takes up space in homes (disadvantage reduced by "folding treadmill" option). May cause personal injury if not used properly. Can make a loud grinding noise if the belt keeps slipping. Lack of wind resistance makes running on a treadmill easier than it would otherwise be on an equal elevation grade outdoors. Training for outdoor races is complicated due to the subtle differences. Ordinary treadmills, even the expensive models at gyms and clubs, are not usually able to tilt at the steep slopes used on medical treadmills for standardized stress tests. Imposes a strict pace on runners, giving an unnatural feel to running which can cause a runner to lose balance. As with all forms of cardiovascular exercise, the risk of cardiac arrest is significantly increased. Treadmills may further this risk, as indoor comforts, such as air conditioning, may cause a user to feel more comfortable and less likely to stop due to exhaustion.
The first private health club in the U.S. was started by Professor Louis Attila in 1894. Cardio workout machines entered the clubs much later and were developed initially for the hospital. The first medical treadmill designed to diagnose heart and lung disease was invented by Dr. Robert Bruce and Wayne Quinton at the University of Washington in 1952. Dr. Kenneth Cooper's research on the benefits of aerobic exercise, published in 1968, provided a medical argument to support the commercial development of the home treadmill and exercise bike.
Advantages:
Some treadmills have special features such as step count, heart rate monitors, amount of calories expended. Running or walking on a treadmill can be an effective way to workout compared to other complex cardiovascular exercises (similar to non-treadmill walking/running). Treadmills can be used in the home to avoid going to a gym. Users can do other things while exercising, such as watching television or reading. Users who would not run/walk outdoors (e.g. due to unfavorable weather conditions, un-even road surfaces, dangerous neighborhoods or people staring) may use an indoor treadmill. Treadmills offer the benefit of reduced impact since all treadmills offer some sort of shock absorption. Exercising on a treadmill can reduce the strain to the ankles, knees and lower back of users. Lack of wind resistance makes running on a treadmill slightly easier than it would otherwise be on an equal elevation grade outdoors. As with all exercise, treadmills can increase endurance. Known speeds at all times of the run, and being able to change speeds as needed. As most of the factors of the run are known, the energy expended may be calculated. Allows for exact adjustment of gradient and speed.
Disadvantages:
Many users find treadmills boring and lose interest after a period.
Cost of purchase and electricity to run the treadmill is significantly greater than running outside. Takes up space in homes (disadvantage reduced by "folding treadmill" option). May cause personal injury if not used properly. Can make a loud grinding noise if the belt keeps slipping. Lack of wind resistance makes running on a treadmill easier than it would otherwise be on an equal elevation grade outdoors. Training for outdoor races is complicated due to the subtle differences. Ordinary treadmills, even the expensive models at gyms and clubs, are not usually able to tilt at the steep slopes used on medical treadmills for standardized stress tests. Imposes a strict pace on runners, giving an unnatural feel to running which can cause a runner to lose balance. As with all forms of cardiovascular exercise, the risk of cardiac arrest is significantly increased. Treadmills may further this risk, as indoor comforts, such as air conditioning, may cause a user to feel more comfortable and less likely to stop due to exhaustion.
