
29. The perfect position can be pretty awkward.
“A pretty overweight dude was running at full speed on a treadmill when he lost his footing, slipped, and the treadmill pretty much shot him right off of there. But where it really gets good is how he recovered. He was on one of the back treadmills that’s just in front of the mats where people do ab workouts. He landed in such a way that he was pretty much laying perfectly on the mat. So instead of getting up, he just sort of started doing crunches like nothing even happened. So much win.” [deleted]
Some of the best Reddit stories are inactive accounts now, and this one is definitely one of those stories. This would be hilarious to watch, and what a great coincidence that they landed in that position. Treadmills can be dangerous, so if you are just starting out, it might be best to go at a slower pace but a higher incline. The higher incline will increase the workout without increasing the speed. Many people who work out regularly actually prefer this setting on the treadmill. It can get your heart rate up quicker and is a great cardiovascular exercise.