Question 1

does the treadmill have side effects?

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Unclear: Your question is a little unclear. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort beyond normal exercise stress/fatigue, you should see a physician. All exercise programs should be cleared by your regular doctor if you have any medical problems.

Question 2

is the treadmill a good way to lose weight?

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Exercise: It is aform of exercise which can be helpful in burning calories. However, diet is extremely important. Consult with your physician and dietician.

Question 3

how can?i lose weight fast on?the treadmill?

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Diet: Study after study shows that short-term diets are not effective in maintaining weight loss. What you need is lifestyle changes and eat in a healthy way from now on. Fewer carbohydrates and fats along with increased reliance on vegetables will be very helpful. Activity is also important so a regular exercise program is recommended. Make healthy lifestyle changes and avoid the yo-yo dieting.

Question 4

what does it mean to get a treadmill test done?

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Heart activity: The treadmill stress test has two parts.  The first is when you walk/run on the treadmill according to a specific protocol.  This measures your EKG at intervals looking for abnormalities that signify decreased or blocked blood flow at various levels of increased activity.  This is usually followed by an echocardiogram (ultrasound) to check for wall and valve motion abnormalities in the heart.

Question 5

exercise bike or treadmill for fat loss all over?

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Cardio Mix: You cannot target specific areas for weight loss - if you have adipose tissue to lose (not everyone does), then consider an increase in cardio & a balanced diet. However, do not always do the same ex or you will increase your risks for stress injuries. Mix things up w/ walking, running, biking, swimming, elliptical, or circuit training. Ultimately you need to burn more than you consume.

Question 6

is walking on a treadmill or walking outside best?

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Depends: Treadmill is even surface with consistent temperature, etc. Unfortunately people bore of this easiy whatever keeps you exercising is best.

Question 7

doing treadmill in evening is good to lose weight?

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Good to be active: Increasing your level of physical activity can help lose weight by increasing how many calories you burn during the activity as well as improving your muscle mass which will increase your basal metabolic rate - rate that you burn calories even at rest.  If the evening time is the best time for you, then go for it.  Aim for 30 minutes or 10, 000 steps a day.  Good luck!

Question 8

3 hours a day on the treadmill, will i lose weight?

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Yes, unless you eat : Too much. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed.  Do both cardio ; weight training. You can mix ; match different kinds of physical exercise. This site helps determine calories burned for &gt; 100 activities:  http://www.Prohealth.Com/weightloss/tools/exercise/calculator1_2.Cfm.

Question 9

is using gym treadmills similar to walking outside.?

Accepted Answer

Similar: Definitely not the same workout. Not as interesting and not as environmentally stimulating.

Question 10

can using the treadmill have an affect on fertility?

Accepted Answer

Fertility : Not unless you are a women who is running >50 miles per week.  Some women who exercise for extreme durations will stop having periods because they stop ovulating.

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