Feel the burn: 5 lesser-known exercises you can do on a treadmill

 

Running and walking are not the only things you can do on a treadmill. If you hate the treadmill with a vengeance but you need to get your cardio quota for the day, here’s how you can make it a little more exciting for you.
 

These OKGO videos should certainly inspire you to make the most of your treadmill workout.

 

1. Side shuffle:  Set your treadmill on a low speed like 3.0-3.5, and shuffle like so. This will help you work your thighs and glutes.  Confused? Well, think of it as running sideways.  Once you get the hang of it, slowly increase your speed, and you can opt for a slight incline.
 

 

 

 

2. Walk backwards:  Activate your quads, calves and glutes by walking backwards.  

 

 

 

3. Two-in-one:  You can multitask with this one swift treadmill move by working on your abs and upper body at the same time.

 

 

4. Speed walking: We’ve seen the awkward looking gait of a speedwalker, but this can get your heart pumping and you can burn more calories.

 

 

5. Lunge:  Tone and tighten your glutes with these walking treadmill lunges