3 common misunderstandings when using treadmills

　　A survey shows that about 50,000 people are injured every year due to the use of treadmills, fitness balls, skipping ropes, dumbbells and other sports equipment. Among them, injuries caused by treadmills account for the vast majority, and thousands of people will walk into the hospital as a result. Hospital emergency room. Among them, the most common injury is accidentally falling on the treadmill.

　　In fact, treadmills also require certain skills when used. The reason why treadmills are prone to injuries is mainly due to improper use. Common misunderstandings include:

　　No warm-up Before using the treadmill, you should do warm-up activities, otherwise it will easily cause thigh and calf muscle strain. Leg presses, squats, stretching muscles, flexing and extending joints, etc. can increase the temperature of muscles and make them softer. After getting on the treadmill, you should start with a "dynamic" warm-up such as slow walking or jogging, and gradually increase the amount of exercise. This process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. In addition, you should gradually slow down when getting off the treadmill to avoid dizziness and falling.

　　Speed ​​setting too fast When using a treadmill, you must first understand your own exercise limits. If you cannot keep up with your physical strength and set the speed very quickly, you will easily be unable to keep up with the rhythm and fall easily. This is a problem that "novices" often encounter.

　　Excessive exercise The time and intensity of exercising on the treadmill should be determined according to the purpose of the exercise. Jogging for more than half an hour will consume fat, and jogging for more than an hour will consume protein. Therefore, if the purpose is to lose weight, the exercise time should not be too short or too long, 40 minutes is appropriate, otherwise it is easy to be physically exhausted and cause sports injuries.

　　Warm reminder from 99 Pharmacist: Because the bottom of the treadmill is relatively hard, it has a great impact on the knee joint and can easily cause knee joint injury. Therefore, it is best for people with poor joints to use treadmills sparingly.