Boredom Busting Treadmill Workouts

The Treadmill can be a lifesaver when you just want to get on and bang out a good workout. But oh my gawd it can be hard to get on and get started. That’s why I love these Boredom Busting Treadmill Workouts! These formats are a great way to add variety, increase intensity and most importantly, not get bored!

I am a runner. A distance runner at that. I actually get better the longer I run. There are is a small population of people like this. The more people I meet in the world, the more I realize I’m not amongst the normal with my natural love of running. Maybe you’re not normal like me? Anyhow…

In my experience, I have found that people either:

1. Think it’s really boring, but suffer through because they appreciate the physical benefits.
2. Like it, but find pounding the asphalt for long durations is too hard on their body.
3. Are interested in running, but don’t know where to start.
4. Then you have the group that just plain despises it and won’t do it.

If you’re in groups 1-3, you may want to book mark this post! I can’t really bang out much more than a few miles on a treadmill without getting cabin fever — even with the best playlist.

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I always have to mix up intervals and incline for a few minutes at a time to help the time pass. Here you have three ways to mess with your workout. This will smash boring in the face, take it easier on your body and make the most of your time.

INCLINE: Boredom Busting Treadmill Workout #1

SPEED: Boredom Busting Treadmill Workout #2

INTENSITY: Boredom Busting Treadmill Workout #3

Before You Get Started

You see the formula is pretty simple. Having this guide lets you shift your attention from the monotony of being indoors. Be sure to adjust the paces for your current physical level. Then be sure to increase them a little bit each week. These workouts are easy to mix up. Feel free to make tweaks and variations if these lose their flair.

When you challenge your body like this, you’re asking it to improve. If you keep trudging along at a comfy boring pace, your body has no real reason to adapt to become stronger. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone for a few minutes not only helps the time go by, it forces your body to adapt. It will build strength and become more oxygen efficient.

If these are useful, let me know! . What do you think? Ready to hit the tread?

*This post was originally published on Eat. Drink & be Skinny*