Long runs on the treadmill aren’t everyone’s cup of tea and many people can’t find the time in their busy schedule so we’ve created a quick 15-minute treadmill workout that can be modified to suit anyone. This easy to follow workout combines strength and cardio to make the most of your time by burning fat and toning simultaneously. 

 

Set of mini bands – using the light band and medium/heavy

Physio Foam Roller (for the cool down)

For this workout we have used an Orbit ST25D.1 Treadmill.

 

Start with a 5-minute walking warm-up

Speed: 4.5 – 6 kph

Incline: 2 – 4 (optional)

 

1 min Jog/Run | 30 sec Sprint

1 min Side Raises – Light Dumbbells

 

1 min Jog/Run | 30 sec Sprint

1 min Bicep Curls 1-1-2 – Heavy Dumbbells

 

1 min Jog/Run | 30 sec Sprint

1 min Squat Press – Heavy Dumbbells

 

1 min Jog/Run | 30 sec Sprint

1 min Crab Walks – Medium/Heavy Mini Band

 

1 min Jog/Run | 30 sec Sprint

1 min Glute Kickbacks – Light Mini Band

 

Total Work Time = 15 minutes

 

If you’re feeling like an extra challenge here’s 2 Bonus Ab Rounds to add onto your workout.

1 min Jog/Run | 30 sec Sprint

1 min Dumbbell Crunches – 1 Heavy Dumbbell

 

1 min Jog/Run | 30 sec Sprint

1 min Plank Pull Through – 1 Heavy Dumbbell

 

 

It’s important to stretch after any workout to avoid injury and reduce muscle soreness. Get in the habit of spending 5 minutes to cool down and stretch when you’re done and you’ll be feeling much less sore tomorrow.

Using the Foam Roller:

1 minute IT Band Roll (30sec per leg)

1 minute Hamstring Roll (30sec per leg)

1 minute Glute Roll (30sec per leg)

1 minute Quad Roll (both legs)

 

1 minute Hamstring Stretch (30sec per leg)

 

Pick a pace that suits your fitness level. We have used Speed 9 for our Jog/Run and Speed 12 for our Sprint simply because these are quick keys on the ST25D.1 Treadmill, allowing you to easily adjust speed with one click. Your Sprint should be between 90 - 100% exertion while your Jog/Run should be around 60 – 70% exertion. This will vary a lot from person to person and keep in mind the workout doesn’t have rests but instead a 1-minute strength element. While you should feel tired, make sure to choose a pace that allows you to perform the strength interval with good form.

If sprinting isn’t for you, don’t worry! Instead make this an incline walking workout. Pick your walking speed between 4.5 – 6kph. Your lower interval (Jog/Run) would be incline 6 and your higher interval (Sprint) can be incline 9 or more. Make sure you’re still challenging yourself by walking at a fast pace and swinging your arms as you walk.

 

Get some great tunes - Studies have shown over and over again that listening to music during a workout can cause you to work harder and faster while boosting your motivation. We’ve put together a Treadmill Workout playlist on Spotify you can listen to here.

 

Use the Safety Key – all treadmills come with a safety key to attach to your clothing whilst you’re in motion. Avoid injury from falling off the treadmill by using the key and ensuring it’s at a length that the key will release and stop the belt if you slip back.

 

Set up a timer – for treadmill portions of the workout it’s easy to follow the time displayed on the treadmill screen. For the strength element have a timer ready on your phone set to 1 minute.

 

To see how to perform the strength exercises, instructions, included timer and music, watch the full follow along workout video here.