How can you lose weight with a treadmill?

Read tips here!

Would you like to lose weight and are you considering a treadmill for home as an aid? Good news! The treadmill is an excellent way to burn calories, improve your fitness and ultimately lose weight. In this blog you'll discover how to effectively lose weight with treadmill training, including a handy workout schedule and how best to stay motivated.

What are the benefits of a treadmill?

A treadmill has several benefits, and that's why many people choose a treadmill that is compact and can be used at home or during work. But which benefits does a treadmill have?

#Convenience 😌
You can exercise whenever you want

Avoid crowds 🧘
You no longer have to go to overcrowded gyms

Always dry ☔
You're not dependent on the weather; if it rains outside for once, you can walk or even run dry and comfortably!

Handy tips for success

Our treadmill has another big advantage, namely an incline function. Our models are equipped with an incline of up to 6%, allowing you to exercise more intensively. With these tips you'll lose fat in no time:

#1 Watch your nutrition, eat healthily and maintain a calorie deficit

#2 Use an incline function for higher fat burning

#3 Be consistent, both with nutrition and training

#4 Train with intervals

#5 Combine cardio with strength training

Treadmill workout schedule

We've created an example workout schedule so you know roughly what your training week looks like. Keep in mind that the workout schedule for a beginner looks very different from that for an advanced user. This schedule is aimed at building fitness. You can also choose to buy a treadmill with incline to make the training a bit more intensive, but the choice is yours!

Monday	30-40 min brisk walking (6 km/h)
Wednesday	Interval training: 1 min jogging (6-10 km/h), 2 min walking (3-5 km/h), repeat 8x
Thursday	30 min walking (3-5 km/h) + 10 min jogging (6-8 km/h)
Saturday	45 min brisk walking (4-6 km/h)

This is an example of what your walking/running schedule could look like. Based on this schedule you can put together your own schedule at your desired level! Our incline function is also ideal for fat burning; if this appeals to you, be sure to take a look at our Sportconic P106FA treadmill 1-12 km/h.

How do you stay motivated?

It can sometimes be hard to do everything you can each week to reach your steps and lose weight. So it's essential to have the motivation to start and to keep it up. By achieving results you'll also keep it up longer, but how do you best do this?

💡 Set realistic goals: Start with the goal of losing 0.5-1 kg each week and keep track of it.

💡 Make it fun: listen to your favourite music or watch a series while walking.

💡 Make it personal: Create a workout schedule that is achievable for you!

💡 Mix it up: go outside occasionally to walk, for example.

Conclusion:
Why a treadmill is ideal for losing weight

Losing weight with a treadmill can be ideal for you. You can walk/run whenever you want; you no longer have to go to a busy gym or move outside in bad weather. Movement is a good basis for losing weight and building fitness, but nutrition is the most important thing of all. Take a look at our Sportconic treadmills and maybe there's something for you!