Pats8e8: Once you get past the point of getting started on the treadmill, the energy level is unbelievable. I have a DVD that I walk to, so it makes it easier. I usually use the bathroom, wash my face, and then make the coffee and get my glass of water, by then I am awake. The DVD includes a 5 min warm up with 6 intervals (3 mins fast w/incline with a 1 minute rest) and at the end a 5 min cool down. When I have more time and still have a lot of energy, I really like to walk longer. My goal is 10,000 steps per day, and the longer I stay on the treadmill the easier it is to get those steps in.
Let me say though that when I first started walking on the treadmill, I only walked for 5 to 10 minutes maximum and that was at a very low speed and no incline. And by the way, I thought I was going to die doing that. But then I didn't die, I got stronger. But I had to build up to using the DVD. Plus I have it in front of the TV, so I can watch something that I have recorded that no one else in my family is interested in. Don't be afraid. . .jump on and walk.