treadmill

treadmill Definition

tread·mill (tred′mil′)

noun

a kind of mill wheel turned by the weight of persons treading steps arranged around its circumference: formerly used as an instrument of prison discipline
a mill driven by an animal treading a sloping, endless belt
any monotonous round of duties, work, etc. in which one seems to get nowhere
a stationary exercise machine, often with speed controls, handles, etc., consisting of a short, wide conveyor belt on which a person walks or runs

treadmill Usage Examples

Converse of object

pound: Getting fit isn't just about pounding the gym treadmill of sweating it out in an aerobics studio.
buy: Although motor power is a good feature to consider when buying a treadmill - you have to be careful.
include: If you go to a gym, aerobic apparatus includes the treadmill, stepper, cross trainer, bike and rowing machine.
run: Plug in the power cord, insert the safety key and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
use: Most people can get a really good deal buying a used treadmill.

Adjective modifier

high: Treadmill Investigation of poor performance cases is greatly facilitated by our high speed treadmill.
good: That is the best treadmill buying tip you can get.
new: Then stand in line behind me to watch Maggie work out on her new treadmill.

Modifies a noun

inclination: Once you are feeling loose and ready to work, set the treadmill inclination at 4 % .
workout: You can also add a 45 second super brisk walk to your treadmill workout in the same timeframe.
running: The impact forces which are present during treadmill running have been very poorly quantified in scientific research.
belt: Check that safety mats are in place at the end of the treadmill belt.
walking: Plasma adrenaline concentration at the end of the treadmill walking was higher than that at the end of each of the three swimming trials.
exercise: These data do seem to support the idea that treadmill exercise is ' best ' .

Noun used with modifier

pesticide: The ecological conditions that traditionally sustained natural pest control in citrus have been disturbed, thus trapping farmers in the pesticide treadmill.
exercise: These assessments include an exercise ECG treadmill or bicycle ergometer test and completion of quality of life questionnaires.
home: For a home treadmill, look for a DC motor with a minimum 1 year warranty for a quieter workout.
quality: For a good cardiovascular workout invest in a quality treadmill.

Preposition: in

Preposition: for

minute: Plug in the power cord, insert the safety key and run the treadmill for a few minutes.

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