Treadmill Walking Tips - Safety First!Here are some treadmill walking tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable walk on your treadmill. Location. The back of the treadmill should have at least six feet of clearance space from a wall in the event you fall off. You don’t want to run into a wall! Be sure to stop the belt whenever you get off the machine as you don’t want your kids to climb on. Automatic Stop. Use the emergency shut-off key or clip. This will stop the machine in case you slip. Handrails. The handrails should be used as a safety measure when stepping on or off the machine and in the event you lose your balance. They should not be used during your workout. I frequently see people holding on to the handrails throughout their entire workout, especially when climbing hills. You do not get as good a workout and burn less calories when holding the handrails because you aren’t swinging your arms. So avoid using the handrails during your workout, even if it means you have to decrease the incline or speed. Position. Try to stay in the middle of the belt. I have a habit of walking too close to the front and often clip my toes the top of the machine. Maintain good posture; eyes forward, shoulders back and down, chin up and remember to hold in your stomach to give those muscles a good workout.
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