Treadmill Workouts - Steady State

The only limitation with a steady state (consistant pace etc.) workout is you. Steady state workouts are often preferred during active rest of athletes - LSD (Long Slow Distance) / Base Training - which entail a high volume (long duration) at a low intensity.

Given a shorter duration, a consistant low intensity is also appropriate for a "beginner".

As part of their standard training, the general fitness enthusiast and more advanced athletes can of course train at a fairly moderate to high intensity for a given duration respectively.

The example steady state treadmill workout given below is at a brisk pace and is suitable for most individuals already keeping fit. Monitor your heart rate to ensure you're training within your suggested heart rate zone, decrease or increase difficulty (pace) accordingly.

Monitoring your heart rate, you can effectively perform steady state workouts running outdoors. Even on uneven ground, setting a heart rate zone (within say 20bpm, 10 either side of your target) can help control your intensity.

For further cardio workouts, please visit: Fitness Programs.

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