Walking on a treadmill is an easy, effective and safe exercise choice, but it can get boring. While you probably tote your iPod to the gym for tunes on the treadmill, iPod workouts can vary your routine, make your walk more efficient and help it go faster. Try iPod playlists, podcasts and more on the treadmill.
Music Podcasts
If you prefer to walk to music to maintain your pace on the treadmill, try a free podcast like Podrunner. Podrunner provides music mixes with a set number of beats per minute. Choose a faster one for speed walking on the treadmill or a slower one for a more relaxed workout or opt for a more uptempo mix as your fitness level increases.
Custom Playlists
Skip the shuffle setting on your iPod and make custom playlists for your walking workouts. Choose music you find motivating, creating a fast-paced playlist or alternating faster and slower songs for an interval style workout. If you'd rather not make your own, you can download "Fitness" magazine playlists through iTunes. Choose one made for a walking workout or challenge your pace with a faster playlist designed for runners.
Added Motivation
If music alone doesn't keep you moving, you can opt for a podcast that combines music with personal training on the treadmill. Marina's High-NRG Fitness offers a number of workout options for walkers, fast walkers and runners on the treadmill. If you're looking for a change, or need to push yourself a bit harder, adding a trainer's voice to your earbuds can help you improve your fitness and go a bit longer on the treadmill with each workout.
Getting Fitter
As your fitness improves, you may be ready to tackle jogging and running on the treadmill. One of the best known interval training programs takes you from couch potato to ready to run a 5K in a matter of weeks. The Couch to 5K or C25K podcasts provide you with cues as to when you should run or walk and motivation as your workouts intensify over the course of nine weeks.
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