Running in the Summer heat and humidity is downright unbearable, so it’s common to take refuge in an air-conditioned gym. There are no bugs, no risk of sunburn, and no worries about getting lost on a trail. And, for many, it’s easier to run on a treadmill. Here are some tips to make the most from your treadmill workout. To Burn More Calories: Do sprinting intervals. Running at a consistent pace is great for longer training runs, but during your intense workouts, take advantage of intervals. By alternating between running a few minutes at a moderate pace and throwing in sprinting bursts, you’ll end up burning more calories, building your endurance, and becoming a faster, stronger runner. Not to mention, intervals have also been proven to fight belly fat. Gradually increase your speed throughout your workout. You definitely don’t want to start your run

at a seven-mile-per-hour (mph) pace since you need to give your body a chance to warm up. Start out with a brisk walk (four mph) and every five to 10 minutes, give your speed a little push, until you’re running at a five to eight mph pace. Run longer. It’s good to mix up the type of running workouts you do, so on days that you’re not running intervals or building up speed, do a longer run at a consistent pace. If you run for 30 minutes (at a pace of 10 minutes per mile) you’ll burn 295 calories . Forty-five minutes burns 443 calories , and even longer, an hour-long run burns 591 calories . Keep reading to learn ways to tone your muscles and become a faster runner.

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Faster, Harder, Longer: How to Maximize a Treadmill Workout