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HIIT workouts have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. High-intensity interval training is a great way to torch calories, boost your metabolism and get a great workout in a shorter amount of time.
With HIIT, you alternate between short bursts of high-intensity exercise and periods of active recovery. This not only helps you burn more calories in a shorter amount of time, but also creates an “after-burn” effect allowing you to continue burning calories even after your workout is over.
And the treadmill is a great tool to use to create a high-intensity workout. It provides a controlled and consistent environment, making it easy to track your progress and push yourself to new limits. And it works for all fitness levels: HIIT workouts can be done running, sprinting or speed-walking.
Plus, using a treadmill can be a lower-impact exercise option that puts less stress on your joints compared to running on pavement outside or doing plyometric jumping exercises. You can also adjust the incline on a treadmill to get a strength workout by walking or running uphill and then a cardio workout by removing the incline.
HIIT treadmill workouts
Below is a list of 10 HIIT treadmill workouts for all fitness levels. Whether you’re a beginner walker or more advanced runner, there’s a routine for you.
Are you looking to boost your endurance without having to run or even jog? This 10-minute workout will get your blood pumping and leave you feeling accomplished. While there is no jogging required, there are varying incline levels to add some resistance and mix things up. At only 10 minutes, even those with little time can squeeze in a solid workout.
This workout is great for intermediate runners with 30-second HIIT running intervals at a speed of 5.0 followed by a resting walk for 1 minute. If you feel like 5.0 is too fast, then you…
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