[header] How to use a treadmill [title] Warm up your joints and muscles by walking before running. [step] Your joints and muscles work best when they're warmed up for about 5 minutes. Get your blood flowing by walking at a slow pace on a slight incline, such as at a 2% incline. 
This will help you avoid injuries such as muscle strains or tears. [substeps] Follow your run with a few minutes of walking to cool down.