Uee Reveals Her Muscular body...What's the Secret Behind Her Sweaty Workout?

Recently, Uee shared her workout routine on social media. The video shows her pushing a non-motorized treadmill. Bent over with her head up, Uee's face is drenched in sweat. Despite looking exhausted, she completes her workout with the encouragement of her workout buddies.

Non-Motorized Treadmills Boost Lower Body Strength and Cardiovascular Endurance

Non-motorized treadmills, which require the user's own strength to move the belt, help enhance lower body strength and improve cardiovascular endurance. Unlike standard treadmills where the belt moves automatically at a set speed, non-motorized treadmills require physical effort to move the belt. As seen in Uee's workout, This is more strenuous than using a regular treadmill. However, it is more effective in strengthening the lower body.

Continually walking or running on this treadmill develops muscles in the thighs and legs. Lower body muscles, which constitute about 70% of total muscle mass, help maintain strong legs and back as one ages.

Regular walking or running exercises, such as on a treadmill, improve cardiovascular endurance and are beneficial for heart health. A 15-year follow-up study of 55,000 adults in Texas, USA, found that those who ran regularly had a 45% lower risk of dying from heart diseases compared to those who did not.

Avoid hamstring injuries...stretch before and after, maintain proper posture

Overexercising can lead to injuries. Non-motorized treadmills require strong lower body strength, which can strain the hamstrings (the muscles at the back of the thighs) if not careful. Sudden bursts of force or high intensity workouts can overload the hamstrings. If you experience pain in the back of your thighs, swelling or numbness during exercise, you should stop.

To prevent injuries, stretch your hamstrings thoroughly before and after exercise. Sit on a chair or bench with your left knee bent at 90 degrees and your right leg extended straight, with your heel on the floor. Lean forward to slowly stretch the hamstring, holding for about 10 seconds before returning to the starting position and switching legs.

Beginners using non-motorized treadmills might tend to engage unnecessary muscles in the neck or back. It is advisable to focus on using the muscles in the thighs, glutes, and core. Regardless of how challenging the exercise is, a faster pace reduces muscle stimulation. Slowing down light-weight exercises can increase their intensity. Learn the correct exercise techniques from the start and ensure you are using the right muscles during workouts.