There are many health benefits to regular exercise, including an increase in the strength of the heart, weight loss, and decreased insulin resistance. Walking or running on a treadmill is great exercise and puts less stress on the body than walking or running on a flat outdoor surface. Treadmills also offer the option for careful monitoring of the heart rate and blood pressure for patients that are in poor health or have heart problems. This information helps the patient determine how much exercise they can do and when it’s time to stop. Here is some information about the health benefits of exercising on the treadmill.
Regular treadmill walking can reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, degenerative arthritis, high blood pressure, depression, insomnia and breast and colon cancer. Walking on a treadmill or participating in another form of moderate-intensity exercise for at least 150 minutes per week reduces your risk of dying prematurely.
Treadmill is very useful in the diagnosis of heart disease, coronary artery blockages, and other cardiac issues. The body may not show symptoms of heart disease or blockage until it is put under stress, and using a treadmill is an effective way to put the body under stress while having the ability to closely monitor the patient’s vital signs.
Treadmills are a great way to encourage people to exercise regularly, and regular exercise is a very important factor in controlling insulin levels in type 2 diabetics. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry regular exercise decreases blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. The combination of diet and exercise is the best way to control diabetes symptoms in patients that are not insulin dependent. Each patient should consult their doctor before starting their exercise routine because exercise that is too intense can actually raise blood sugar levels.
Exercising for less than 20 minutes at a time usually causes the liver to release stored glucose for fuel, but a session of at least 20 minutes is more beneficial because it causes the muscles to take in glucose for fuel and lowers overall blood glucose levels. Using a treadmill for regular exercise often allows patients to lower their blood glucose levels enough that their medication levels can be adjusted down or eliminated. Working out regularly also helps to regulate the hormones that induce sleep and allows the patient to sleep better. Regular sleep cycles are another factor that helps keep blood sugar levels in the body stable.