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Whether it be bad weather or bad joints, sometimes running outside isn't always the best idea. Running on the treadmill is always the next best option.

I'm going to outline a great treadmill workout for burning fat to help you lose weight and get in shape.

30-minute Treadmill Workout

Intensity exertion: 1-slow walk, 5-comfortable jog, 10-dead sprint
  • 5 minutes - Intensity: 2 (walk) - Incline: 1%
  • 5 minutes - Intensity: 4 (jog) - Incline: 1%
  • 1 minutes - Intensity: 7 (run) - Incline: 2%
  • 2 minutes - Intensity: 4 (jog) - Incline: 1%
  • 1 minutes - Intensity: 7 (run) - Incline: 3%
  • 2 minutes - Intensity: 4 (jog) - Incline: 1%
  • 1 minutes - Intensity: 8 (run) - Incline: 2%
  • 2 minutes - Intensity: 4 (jog) - Incline: 1%
  • 5 minutes - Intensity: 5 (jog) - Incline: 3%
  • 2 minutes - Intensity: 5 (jog) - Incline: 1%
  • 5 minutes - Intensity: 3 (walk) - Incline: 1%
Interval workouts are great for getting in shape and losing weight, fast. The intensity that you give for each interval translates into more calories burned in the long run. Your metabolism will get a larger boost for a longer period of time after you have finished your workout.

Try this workout on the treadmill and as you begin to adapt to the intervals, try switching up the intensity of the workout by increasing your speed or increasing the incline on the treadmill.

Be careful when doing intense running routines such as this. You do not want to over exert your self unless you are training for a competition. For optimum fat burning, you want to keep your heart rate in or just below the aerobic range (about 115-150 bpm). The further outside of that range you get, your body starts burning carbs for energy instead of fat.

Nick is an author, coach, and trainer who specializes in health and fitness with a BSNE from Purdue University. With over 10 years of experience, he has competed in power lifting, triathlons and MMA competitions. Learn more on how to reach your goals of losing weight and staying healthy at www.LoseTheWeightAmerica.com [http://www.losetheweightamerica.com] and join America today.

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