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Apr 22

Treadmill + fitness will get your motor running – The Boston Globe

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Lori Haverty (standing center) keeps her clients motivated at Tread on the Mill in Reading.

Much like the Talking Heads alt-rock classic, the knock on the treadmill is that its the proverbial Road to Nowhere. Thats not true. Though users arent actually going anyplace, theyre constantly moving toward their fitness goals.

Thats particularly accurate regarding the new wave a treadmill fitness classes. These sessions, lasting 45 minutes to an hour, combine cardiovascular efforts on a treadmill interspersed with strength training.

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The advantages of a tread fitness workout is really about time and efficiency for me, said Lauren Reardon of Reading. Im a busy single mom working full time. I dont have unlimited time to spend at a gym. This workout is the perfect mix of treadmill training along with a full-body floor workout that utilizes weights, bands, and my own body weight.

According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, treadmills comprise the largest selling exercise equipment category.

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Similar to spin classes the tried-and-true stationary bike treadmill fitness classes have helped super-charge this traditional piece of exercise equipment.

Treadmill fitness is interval training at its best, said Lori Haverty, co-owner of Tread on the Mill in Reading . Every five to 15 minutes, you transition between cardio intervals on the treadmill and strength-training routines on the floor. You efficiently strengthen all muscle groups, maximize calorie burn, and increase endurance. Like a spin class, we work together to the beat of the music and the room is thumping with positive energy.

Haverty and business partner Tiffany Freitas opened Tread on the Mill in December, complimenting a second studio Tread Cycle & Small Group Training also in Reading.

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When Tiffany moved back after 10 years in Los Angeles, we both knew this was something special and wanted to bring it to the North Shore, said Haverty. In LA, this is an incredibly popular workout. We did a lot of research there and brought the best elements to Reading with some of our unique brand to the classes.

However, these classes are available throughout eastern Massachusetts. The Orangetheory Fitness chain, for example, has studios in Brighton, Burlington, Danvers, Dedham, Marlborough, and Natick.

The great part about treadmill fitness is that it is great for all fitness levels, said Sabrina Checca, head trainer at Orangetheorys Natick studio. Whether youre running, jogging, or power walking, youre still getting a great workout in.

By wearing the heart rate monitor, youre able to tell if youre working hard enough, too hard, or not hard enough, said Checca. This helps you to adjust your speed and incline accordingly to whats best for you and your level of fitness.

Unlike using a treadmill at home, classes provide motivation, not only from instructors but other participants as well.

There are so many benefits of working out in a group versus solo, said Quincys Kina Coutavas, head trainer at Orangetheory in Dedham. First, it takes a very dedicated individual to push themselves as hard as you would when you have a coach watching you and other people moving around you. Some members really thrive on the competition. Seeing how far they can push themselves against others is a serious motivator.

For Lynnfields Kristen Elworthy, the class setting prevents any lapses in commitment.

I push way harder on that treadmill next to someone else than I would on my own, she said. No one is judging, but I think we all know when we see other people doing the work, its harder to slack off.

Readings Annette Najarian has had a similar experience.

Being in a group setting, working out alongside other people, you definitely feed off of the energy in the room, she said. Any age or fitness level can participate successfully setting, reaching, and even surpassing any personal goals with the support and encouragement of your instructors and peers. In any tread class, youll often see mothers and daughters working out together, husbands and wives, friends, neighbors, [and] co-workers.

Elworthy said the classes are designed to be inclusive, to help overcome any sense of self-consciousness.

I think a lot of people feel intimidated by these types of classes if they havent done them and dont know what to expect, said Elworthy. The biggest thing to emphasize is that youre going at your own pace. Theres encouragement to push yourself, but never pushiness from the instructors.

In addition to being cheerleaders, instructors keep the classes fresh by incorporating variety, both in the pace and in the routines.

Theyre always mixing it up, said Lisa Tango of Reading. Some classes may be more focused on the speed, others on the grade. They use intervals that make the time fly by.

An infectious soundtrack, said participants, is another bonus.

We believe in contagious motivation, said Haverty. Getting on a treadmill and running is boring. Going to a class with 25 other people, lights going, music pumping, and a great instructor preaching, is a blast.

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