Holding the handrail of the treadmill is less harmless than you may think.
You may last longer on the treadmill if you hold on, but you burn more calories moving your arms with it.
On the crosstrainer, the emphasis of the training is on your legs. When you pull the levers, your shoulders secretly do the work your legs should do.
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Get the power out of your legs. You also run a higher risk of injury if you take the power from your lower back.
Dare to challenge yourself. If you've been training with the same weight for months or doing 20 reps with ease, it's time to use some extra weight.
By taking the trouble to set up the equipment correctly, you will achieve your desired training goal and you will run less risk of injuries.
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