Treadmill Walk

Classification

Bearing:	Weight
Impact:	Medium

Instructions

Preparation

Step onto deck of treadmill and grasp rails. Straddle belt by standing on sides of treadmill. Attach safety tether. Select "quick start" or enter program.

Execution

Walk, keeping pace with treadmill.

Comments

Maintain close distance from console. Hand can be placed on rail for balance. Avoid transferring body weight or 'hanging' onto handlebars. Intensity can be altered by incline and speed (mph or kmph). Spinal rotation occurs during brisk walking.

Force (Articulation)

Dynamic

Hip
- Extension
- Flexion
Knee
- Extension
Ankle
- Plantar Flexion
Foot
- Plantar Flexion
Spine (brisk walking)
- Rotation

Static

Hip
- Abduction
Spine
- Lateral Flexion
Ankle (eccentric)
- Dorsal Flexion

Aerobic Conditioning | Cardio Exercises

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