Q. I want to know how to lose weight with a treadmill. What's the best way to do it effectively?

While treadmills offer convenient indoor exercise, ignoring your constitution can deplete your energy and lead to weight rebound. In clinical practice, individuals with Spleen Qi Deficiency often have weak digestion and low stamina, so steady walking at a moderate pace for 20–30 minutes is better than high-intensity intervals. Conversely, those with Phlegm-Fluid constitution tend to have excess dampness and may benefit from sweating, but overexertion can cause exhaustion. If you feel dizzy or extremely tired after exercise, reduce the intensity. Step-by-step: ① Warm-up – gently rotate ankles and knees, and rub the area around the navel with your palms to awaken Spleen and Stomach Qi. ② Main exercise – adjust speed and incline per your constitution: e.g., 5–6 km/h on flat for Spleen Deficiency, or 7–8 km/h with slight incline for Phlegm-Fluid. ③ Cool-down – walk slowly for the last 5 minutes with deep breathing to stabilize Qi. ④ Post-care – press Spleen 6 (SP6) on the inner ankle and Stomach 36 (ST36) below the knee for 10 seconds each to support Spleen and Kidney function, sustaining energy expenditure. Personally, I once pushed too hard, felt dizzy and depleted, and experienced rebound weight gain. Therefore, the key is not 'faster and harder' but 'consistent and suited to your constitution.' If you need constitution differentiation, feel free to visit for a consultation.