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You know the drill: hit the gym, log a couple miles on the treadmill, then check "cardio" off your to-do list for the day. And you don’t waste your time walking at an incline and holding on to the handrails, since that’s cheating, right? Well… not so fast!
In a 2014 study conducted by Cybex and researchers at the University of Massachusetts—Lowell and published in the International Journal of Exercise Science, factors like incline, posture and handrail use all impacted calorie burning power for treadmill users. The results may surprise you.
Here's what the data revealed:
So what's the smartest treadmill position?
Take a closer look at the details of the Treadmill Study, the biomechanics behind Cybex Treadmills and our patented ARMZ stabilizers, which provide multiple options to hold on and remain upright. And remember, you don't necessarily have to go hands-free to get a solid treadmill workout.
Now that you're in the know about the effect of holding on to handrails on your workout, debunk the myths of treadmill training and improve your running with a few simple tips.
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