For many runners who are used to running outside, it can be tough to transition to running indoors on a treadmill. So, not only will we help you reduce the cost of a ProForm treadmill but we also have some tips to make your indoor running transition easier.
Split Time Between Outdoor Running And Treadmill Runs
If you can, try to start your transition to an indoor treadmill running by splitting time between your outdoor runs and treadmill runs. You can start gradually, taking just one or two runs a week indoors and running outside for the other ones.
Every other week, make one more of your runs a treadmill workout until all your workouts can be done indoors. You may want to still take your long runs outside if they exceed 8 miles until you have become more comfortable with running inside.
Choose A Treadmill With Engaging Features
When you pick a treadmill for your indoor running, you should choose one with features which will engage you during the run. By doing this, you can add extra interest to your workouts and will be more likely to stick to your treadmill runs.
An excellent example of this is the ProForm Pro 5000 treadmill. It has an incline range of -3% to 15%, giving your muscles an extra workout that most outdoor runs can’t match unless you live near a mountain range. This treadmill also has a 7” touchscreen which you can use to connect with iFit Coach. With iFit Coach, you can follow virtual trainers, go on runs around the world with beautiful landscapes on your screen.
Also, you can make your heart rate training much easier when you use the iFit chest strap which comes with the Pro 5000. This Bluetooth heart rate monitoring strap allows you to accurately track your heart rate zone so you can effectively train.
Add Different Entertainment Elements To Your Indoor Runs
It can be dangerous to be distracted when running outside, which is why many outdoor runners refuse to use headphones or earbuds. But safe in your home gym, you can tune into any number of different entertainment sources.
- Catch up on your favorite shows as you use your treadmill. The Pro 5000 and other ProForm treadmills have an integrated tablet holder mounted at the top of the treadmill so you can easily use your tablet.
- Use the speakers on your treadmill to pump yourself up with your music or pipe out your podcasts and audiobooks.
- While it may not have been safe to do some burpees and jumping jacks outside during your run, it certainly is when you are running indoors. So, take breaks during your run for some cross-training.
Use A Coupon To Pick Up A ProForm Treadmill
Part of the appeal of running outside is that it is completely free. However, there are many inconveniences and potential dangers when running outside. Skip the aggressive drivers, bad weather, and joint-pounding concrete and choose a treadmill with top-notch cushioning.
To help ease the expense of picking up a high-quality treadmill, we offer the 2018 ProForm promo code. This promo code allows you to take 5% off of any ProForm equipment as long as your total reaches $899 or more. All you have to do is click on our promo code, and it will take you straight to the ProForm shopping site, where you can pick out the treadmill you need for your indoor runs.
As you start your indoor treadmill running, be sure to incorporate our tips and see if they make your running transition more successful.
