What do you think is the most beneficial way of using a treadmill to lose belly fat?
I’ve been told the fastest way to lose belly fat is cardio, so I decided to run on a treadmill. I’m just wondering what is the proper way? Do you just get on and run for as long as you can? Do you start with a walk and slowly work up to a run? Do you walk, then run, then walk, then run? What do you think is the most beneficial way of using a treadmill to lose belly fat?
I agree with Jim J. that diet is important, but don’t fall into the low carb myth. A balanced diet with a reduction in total calories is needed to aid weight loss but you didn’t ask about diet, so the best way to use the treadmill is to get your heart rate to 120-160% of your maximum and keep it there! 30-60 minutes 3-4 times a week will most likely give you results. Now about your diet…
Do it however is comfortable for you to get your heart going. Start slow and work your way up so you don’t get worn out and discouraged.
Cardio is only part of the answer. You need to diet…low carbs to lose fat, and weight train (along with doing crunches the correct way) to keep up the metabolism. Spot reducing is a myth. The only way to lose belly fat is to lose fat period.