Women's Health (UK)

Machine learning

Forget ‘dreadmill’ – take your training to the belt for a few awesome advantages

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1 PREDICTABL­E TERRAIN

The constant, steady motion can be a smoother runway for sprinting compared with less predictabl­e outdoor terrain, says Matsuzaki. Also, you don’t have to rely on a watch to tell you how fast you’re going – you get the immediate feedback on the machine, allowing you to more seamlessly switch gears.

2 SELFREFLEC­TION (LITERALLY)

If your gym has treadmills in front of mirrors, that’s a good opportunit­y to check for form cues, such as whether your knees are rolling inwards or your arms are crossing your body’s midline. You can also set up your phone to shoot a video of you from the side.

3 PACE PRECISION

Cadence training, like with a metronome, is best done on the machine, notes Matsuzaki, as it controls every step you take. FYI: some studies have shown certain runners have a higher cadence on the treadmill, though other research shows it’s similar to that in road running.

4 QUICK PAY-OFF

Strapped for time or restricted by the weather? Hop on the treadmill for 10. Doing a single treadmill endurance session – running at an increasing intensity until you’re tired, which usually takes nine or 10 minutes – may improve inflammati­on, immunity, blood sugar and more, posits a study from Stanford University.

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