GYMKC
Menu
Get the app
Exercise Guide

Treadmill Running: Let go of the handrails and swing your arms.

While running, let go of the handrails and swing your arms naturally.

Treadmill Running: Let go of the handrails and swing your arms. video cover
Watch on YouTube Shorts (in Korean)

How to fix it

  1. Watch your position as you run so you do not drift to the back of the belt.
  2. Do not look down at your feet. Keep your head up and look ahead.
  3. Hold the handrails when you step on.
Caution Do not jump off a moving belt.

The app sets the time for your next set

(For exercises you added to your routine yourself) For example, if you are a beginner and completed all 20 minutes as planned in your last workout, the app sets your next time to 21 minutes. When you log your sets, GYMKC reads your last set and recalculates the time for your next set.

Get GYMKC on the App Store
The 14-day free trial applies only to Apple accounts subscribing for the first time, and the actual terms appear in the App Store payment sheet.

Where on the belt should you stand?

One source suggests running in the middle rather than close to the front. Either way, run so you do not drift to the back of the belt.

See this exercise in detail

Treadmill RunningStarting position · Movement · Breathing · Trainer tips · Cautions · Exercise info · Related exercises

More on the same body part

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Stretch the front of the hip on your kneeling leg.

Video · Article
Bodyweight Squat

Do your knees cave inward?

Video · Article
Seated Calf Raise

Where should the pad go?

Video · Article

Sources

  1. ACSM, Selecting and Effectively Using a Home Treadmill
  2. Moore IS, Sports Medicine (2016)
  3. YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, Safety First: Tips And Tricks For Using A Treadmill
  4. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Treadmill Workouts for Beginners
  5. Consumer Reports, How to Stay Safe on a Treadmill
  6. Consumer Reports, 7 Steps to Safe Treadmill Use and a Good Workout
  7. ACE, 4 Cardio Training Mistakes to Avoid
  8. WebMD, Using a Treadmill With Knee Pain
  9. Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, DDS Treadmill Use Safety Guidelines
  10. Bicard SC et al., ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal (2015)
  11. All Sports Physical Therapy, Here are the Best Practices for Using a Treadmill
  12. OrthoCarolina, Five FAQs about Treadmill Running Answered by a Medical Expert

This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.