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You dont have to let it though.

After all, treadmills exist.

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You just have to know how to make the most of them.

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Begin by finding your pace then add .1 mph every time the song changes.

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Have a clear goal

When youre hopping on the treadmill, dont do so aimlessly.

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Have a distance or pace in mind.

Think of where running on the treadmill fits into your overall goals, Frankson says.

Maybe youre looking to work on your glute strength, so you startincline treadmill walking.

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Or maybe you want to challenge yourself to see how long you might hold an 8-minute pace for.

Make the machine work for you.

Working out with others can be a huge motivator.

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The point is: Running on a treadmill is only as boring as you make it.

But if its just not for you, dont sweat it.

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