This hub covers running and cardio for US adults who are starting from scratch or returning after a long break from exercise. Its first guide is a 9-week Couch to 5K plan designed for the treadmill, so you can follow a set schedule indoors without planning routes or working around weather.
The plan covers the core pieces a beginner needs: alternating run and walk intervals, how to set speed and incline on a standard treadmill, how to progress from week to week, and when to take rest days. It is meant for readers who want a clear, step-by-step starting point rather than a broad overview of fitness. Additional running and cardio guides will be added to this hub as they are published.
All Running & Cardio articles
- Couch to 5K Running Plan for the Treadmill: A 9-Week Beginner Guide
A 9-week couch to 5k running plan treadmill beginners can follow, with run/walk intervals, speed and incline tips, and when to repeat a week.