You can burn up to 330 calories in a half hour on the treadmill. Although running on the treadmill can be tedious and boring, adding some motivation music to your MP3 player can help you stay energized as you run. Start with slower songs for a warm up, then kick up the tempo and intensity simultaneous and finish with an empowering cool-down song to help you get the most out of your treadmill workout.
Warm Up
When yo u warm up, listen to energizing songs that get you prepped for workout and motivate you that have a mid-to-low tempo. Songs like "Damaged" by Danity Kane or "99 Problems" by Jay-Z are good if you prefer top 40 and pop. If older music appeals to you more, try warming up with "I Love Rock 'N Roll" by Joan Jett, or "Heart of Glass" by Blondie. Do at least five minutes of warm up songs before you raise the tempo.
Medium Walk/Run
Once you've warmed up, it's time to punch up the tempo to a brisk walk or slow run. This can be alternated with a sprint to get more out of your workout. Mid-tempo songs should help you focus on your speed and form, so choose uncomplicated songs with an easy-to-hear tempo. Songs like "Watching You" by Rogue Traders or "Paralyzer" by Finger Eleven appeal to many types of runners and have a pronounced bass line. "Sexy Back" by Justin Timberlake can also help you to get your groove on while you work up to a sprint.
Sprint
When you're ready to sprint, turn your music to the highest intensity song on your playlist and turn it up louder so that you can be as motivated as possible. Choose songs that you love and that always put you in a good mood and get you pumped up. Fast-paced songs like "Tambourine" by Eve, "Three" by Britney Spears or "Rich Girl" by Shwayze will set you up for a good running or sprinting pace. If you like more classic music, choose "Vogue" by Madonna or "I Ran" by Flock of Seagulls.
Cool Down
Alternate between medium pace and sprinting a few times before you're ready to cool down with a calming song that regulates your heart beat and gives you a good walking pace so that you don't strain any muscles. "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz has a good tempo and a calming mood. "Music" by Madonna will prep you for more exercise, if you're heading to another machine and "Do You Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart might just give you that post workout confidence boost for an overall rounded workout.
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