Ten Ways To Avoid Injury On The Treadmill

It’s the dead of winter and many of us are now locked inside with a treadmill. Treadmills are an easy way to maintain your cardiovascular fitness in the comfort of your own home or in the warmth of the gym. However, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, treadmills are the most common cause of injuries among all types of exercise equipment. Statistics show that injuries happen to people of all ages at home and in gyms. Here are 10 common mistakes explained by Michael Gross, M.D., chief of sports medicine and the orthopedic director of the Center for Sports Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center, that can sideline you while you’re already sidelined indoors.

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