When bad weather hits, be ready to crush your workout indoors with the best treadmill workouts!
I'd like to thank Horizon Fitness for sponsoring this post about the best treadmill workouts. Thank you for supporting posts like this that allow me to publish Running in a Skirt daily. As always, all opinions are my own and I only write about products I love and think you will enjoy hearing about.
Hi everyone!
I feel like I'm channeling my former weather girl self with the title of this post! Can't you just see the tv promo??--->
When bad weather strikes.. what do you do??!! These super fancy treadmill workouts... duh! duh! duh!
Sorry, that was BAD! Regardless, I've gathered some of the best treadmill workouts on the interwebs from my favorite bloggers! And of course thrown in a few of my own too. Think you hate the mill? Try my 5 Ways to Make Running on the Treadmill Easier!
Before I get to the best treadmill workouts, I also wanted to point out that I believe that the treadmill can be a great training tool. I feel like it can be an effective way to get in speed work or tempo runs that you are having trouble hitting yourself. You can use the treadmill to get your legs used to a faster speed and then take that movement outside. I have even used the treadmill as a tool to hit my 5K PR. I believe there is a time and place for good quality indoor workout equipment. It can make you a more well rounded athlete!
I've been running on my trusty Horizon Fitness Treadmill for over six years now. I tend to run on it more often in the cold months, because well... I really dislike the cold... but it is something I am on year round!
My Horizon Fitness treadmill has gotten me through everything from working on a comeback and rebounding from sinus surgery, hitting PR's and even training for marathon.
I remember one monsoon rainy Saturday morning during my marathon training cycle where I ran 17 miles on it. Needless to say, I feel very close to that machine and it's gotten some serious wear and tear! lol! I've even been known to say it's my favorite "thing" I've ever bought. (Makena even loves it!)
Horizon Fitness also makes some pretty legit ellipticals, exercise bikes and even rowers, making cross training super simple. Isn't this bike lovely? I'm totally crushing on it!
My Horizon Fitness treadmill folds up with their "Featherlight" technology which means it's a breeze to fold up. The new machines do the same thing. Isn't it a beaut?
They are designed to specially fit the body, so you can move naturally while working out. If you are in the market for quality equipment to put in your home, start here.
It's time. Start falling in love with the treadmill and bad weather or not... give some of these best treadmill workouts a try!
The Best Treadmill Workouts
Basics
Warm-Up Treadmill Workout, Physical Kitchness
25 Minute Power Walking Workout, A Lady Goes West
Running Hills Treadmill Workout, Suzlyfe
Back to Running Workout, Lunging Through Life
Intermediate
Rise and Shine 20 Minute Treadmill Interval Workout, A Lady Goes West
Progressive Treadmill Workout, Running in a Skirt
5K Interval Series, Eat the Grains
Let's Get Speedy Treadmill Workout, Running in a Skirt
Treadmill Speed Workout, Kristin Longacre
Need for Speed Treadmill Workout, FitFulFocus
30 Minute Tone and Burn Treadmill Workout, Jill Conyers
Interval Treadmill Workout, Sweet and Strong
Make it Count Treadmill Workout, Lunging Through Life
Treadmill Pyramid Interval Workout, Coach Debbie Runs
Advanced
Incline Strength Workout, Vita Train for Life
60 Minute Treadmill Fartlek Run, This Runner's Recipes
Treadmill Workout Guaranteed to Make You Sweat, Fine Fit Day
40 Minute HIIT Treadmill Workout, Lunging Through Life
Tone and Burn with Strength and Cardio, Jill Conyers
Balls to the Walls Treadmill Workout, Kerri's Fit Kitchen
Which Treadmill to Buy?
Don't forget to look at Horizon Fitness machines, and specifically treadmills to finish off your own home gym. As I mentioned above, my Horizon Fitness treadmill is one of my favorite things I have ever bought. It makes working out a home a cinch and gives me no excuses to not get my run in. If you buy directly from Horizon, you buy directly from the manufacturer so you can rest assured you're getting a dependable machine for the best value.
Want to find these later? Pin this to your favorite Pinterest Board!
Also try my 10 Easy and Effective Home Workouts
Thanks for joining me today! Come back tomorrow for a healthy twist on my favorite comfort food.
I’m linking this post with Marvelous Monday, Jill Conyers for Fitness Friday & Inspired to be Fit, Amanda for Thinking Out Loud Thursday, Coaches Corner, and Annmarie for Wild Workout Wednesday.
Your turn!
Check out the Horizon Fitness site and tell me which machine would be on your dream wish list!
Have you used the treadmill as a training tool before?
Finley says
I was searching for the top best treadmill workouts to do in home. but not found the right one. and finally your post come over my eyes and I read the best ways, tips and tricks to do right workouts with treadmill. I'm bookmarking. thanks for sharing.
Travis says
Thanks for the tips and workout examples!
Being locked down is not easy, especially for us running and workout people.
Your Need for Speed workout has been kept me sane for the last week.
Please post more treadmill workouts!
Bella Hardy says
I am crossfitter and these workout plans are come in handy for me!I found your post from Pinterest! I'm also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing Julie!
Julia says
Really nice collection of treadmill workouts. Nice use of the yucky weather phenomenon.
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I am not a big fan of a treadmill but when winter comes I have no choice. Hence, your post was every helpful and motivating, Julie!
JulieWunder says
So true! You just have to make the best out of it.
Carly @ Fine Fit Day says
Thanks for the link love Julie! I am SO not a treadmill fan so I need to have a workout planned to make the time go by.
JulieWunder says
Yay! Hope you enjoy them!
Kerri McGrail says
Love this round up! Thanks so much for including my advanced treadmill workout! love the variety here!
Tami Qualls says
This girl does not like to exercise. I use every weather excuse not to do it. I do think maybe having a treadmill would help me. At least I could watch t.v. while doing it.
Toughcookiemommy says
I'm dying to get a treadmill and I love the idea of staying active indoors even when the weather outside is terrible. These are great tips.
Saidah Washington says
These are some awesome fitness suggestions. I get tired of just running on the treadmill and would love to switch it up.
jill conyers says
When I started building my home gym I was so so excited when we added a treadmill. One of our best buys ever. Thanks for including my workouts!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
These are such great workouts!
I am actually a super chicken and scared of running on a treadmill because I'm so clumsy, hahaha!
Diana @ Live Lean Eat Green says
You have no idea how much I needed this post right now...the forecast is for rain all next week.
Ilka says
These are super effective fun treadmill workouts Julie! I'm one of those runners who usually don't mind running on a treadmill. You are so right, the treadmill really helps us to adjust our running or ease back into running when outside running is not really doable!!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
These look great Julie! I need something to spice up my treadmill workouts, they're getting boring so these will help me out a lot!
PS Makena is so cute!
Kalee says
Thank you for this list of workouts! Our treadmill bit the dust after about 10 years. I can't wait until we get a new one!
Kalee says
Thank you for this list of workouts! Our treadmill bit the dust after about 10 years. I can't wait until we get a new one!
Kerri Olkjer says
Love these! I always distract myself by changing things up. I get bored with just a steady run much past a mile, lol. I've been shopping for a new treadmill, my old one has finally had it I think. I hadn't come across this brand though!
Rebecca | NOURISHED. says
I actually really enjoy my treadmill time at the gym!! Some of these work outs sound pretty intense but I will definitely be up for the challenge. Can't wait!!
Laura says
Ugh I despise the treadmill! BUT these workouts would make using one more fun!
Mikki says
How awesome is this! Love it! My treadmill is buried under boxes from our kitchen right now, but when that is done.. I can't wait to dig it out. Pinning this so I can come back when I'm ready to dust ours off!
Cassandra says
Great roundup of treadmill exercises. I'll be sure to share them with some of my running friends. I just can't bring myself to run on a treadmill.Unless it's lightning or really icy, I'm running outside.
Linda says
I love getting on a treadmill and these are awesome! Thanks for sharing them and I will use them!
Chrissy says
I don't do treadmill work but in my gym going days I liked the ability to do incline work on the treadmill. Made straight running so much easier.
Maria says
I don't run outside haha so this is perfect for me!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
treadmill had been my BFF lately.
Carmy says
Love these! I love doing speed work on the treadmill!!
Carmy says
Love these! I love doing speed work on the treadmill!
Blane Sherer says
I say the more options and variation the better.
Nice post.
Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
I dont have access to a treadmill but I would love to eventually get one for our home gym! These look like some great workouts to make the time on there go by more quickly.
Lindsay Cotter says
These are some great treadmill workouts! Definitely will keep these in mind and try them out! Variety is a must when it comes to running indoors on a treadmill and you've done a great job selecting a variety of treadmill workouts here with this list!
Rachel says
Fun workouts! Thanks for linking!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
This is great! I haven't been able to run for 6 months, and I still don't know when that will happen, but your power walking workout could make things a little more fun for me!
Liz Mays says
Oh wow, this is an awesome collection! It's good to know that intense interval workouts are possible on the treadmill.
Jodi @ Create Kids Club says
I find the treadmill to be so boring. I like the idea of having a game plan going in!
Gingermommy says
I have been looking to change up my time on the treadmill, this is great
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Thanks for including my workout :). I definitely need to try all of these!
JulieWunder says
Totally! Hope you get a chance to try them.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Ooh what a great collection of treadmill workouts! I'm always looking for something new 🙂
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Janelle!
Emily | EmPowered Nutrition says
I like how you gave a bunch of different options for workouts on a treadmill since it can get a little blah at times!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Emily!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
This is the way to go when the weather outside is bad. I use our treadmill occasionally, and if I do, it would be walking, not running. Thanks for sharing your list of treadmill workouts. I might try some of them.
JulieWunder says
Hope you get a chance to try one.
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
I was just thinking about hitting the gym this week and trying a new treadmill workout and looking to Pinterest but I've found my inspiration! So many great things to try - thank you so much!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Chrissa! Hope you found a good one.
Divya says
I love treadmill workouts! Interval workouts on the treadmill are some of my favorite exercises to do. (Mainly because I can't actually run for too long without feeling winded so the walking breaks in between are helpful to keep me going for longer!)
JulieWunder says
Me too! If it's really cold it's hard for me.
abbey sharp says
I love all of these cardio variations!! Totally agree. I think treadmills can def be used as a means of training when the weather isn't up for running outside!!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Abbey!
heather @Lunging Through Life says
Thanks so much for including mine! I love the treadmill. I mean, I'd choose outside if I could, but the treadmill is my saving grace.
JulieWunder says
Me too! Outside isn't always practical in my world.
Susan Mary Malone says
I'm laughing at the pic of the dog next to the treadmill. Many breeder friends of mine use jog-a-dogs, which is just a treadmill for canines!
JulieWunder says
She wouldn't move... so I decided to go with it. Who doesn't like to see a puppy! lol!
Sarah says
If we had a treadmill I'd run a lot more! I like running in the snow but not in the freezing cold temps and hot humid days. It's on our list when we get our exercise room done.
JulieWunder says
Totally! It's so nice to have one.
Emily says
Special treadmill workouts can make the time go by SO MUCH faster; I love how you collected a bunch of them.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Emily!
Annmarie says
What a great roundup of treadmill workouts! Pinning for later so I can give them a try 🙂 Thanks for linking up and sharing!
JulieWunder says
Yay! Thanks for the pin.
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
I live on the treadmill during the winter months as I refuse to run outside when the temps are below 30 degrees. But even during warm weather, I love doing sprints on the treadmill, I always fee like I got such a great workout. Thanks for including Interval Workout 😉
JulieWunder says
Me too! I struggle breathing in that.
Dan Steadman says
use the treadmill only when it's really crappy outside
JulieWunder says
You have much thicker skin than me! lol!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
See, even Makena Rose is questioning the treadmill!
But I know it's a necessary evil, which is why I'm pinning this post for the future.
JulieWunder says
Haha! She wants to jump on!
Kimberly Hatting says
I'm gonna save & pin this. It's no secret I loathe the 'mill (even though I finally gave her a name, 'Milly LOL). I cannot fathom 17 miles all in one place! That said, I can (sometimes) handle the 'mill for speed work or brief intervals....just don't ask me to go for longer than an hour 😉
JulieWunder says
I sometimes can't believe I did that either! I think I just zoned in that day!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I really like how you categorized these workouts in levels-great idea. Some time or another we all need to do a treadmill workout right?!
JulieWunder says
Totally!! Can't be sunny all the time!
Daniel says
Great tips! I think I need to start doing some more treadmill training as these sound pretty fun 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Daniel!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
Is it weird that I legitimately look forward to my treadmill workouts? Granted, I read and stuff while I'm doing them, but I like the plug and chug, lol!
JulieWunder says
Not weird at all! I enjoy them too! I catch up my my TV shows that the Hubs doesn't want to watch.