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It may seem like the perfect time to go outside for a jog. But not so fast — there’s an old friend in the gym that can get you into even better shape: the treadmill.

“It’s the smartest machine in the gym, because it can’t lie to you — if you punch in 9 miles, you have to keep going until you hit that,” says David Siik, the trainer behind the cult-favorite treadmill class Precision Run, at Equinox, which is set to open an entire studio dedicated to the class in the Flatiron District next month (drop-in classes will be $36).

Treadmills offer an adrenaline-pumping, calorie-torching cardio workout, but with less joint-busting impact than running on pavement — and fewer unpredictable obstacles, Siik says. He advises running outside only occasionally, when you feel the need for fresh air. Otherwise, stick to the machine.

“In NYC, you’re battling the elements, you’re turning left and right and stepping on rocks and dodging bike messengers,” Siik says. “You end up wasting a lot of energy, so treadmills give you a chance to relieve yourself of all that stress on your body.”

But there’s a big caveat, he says: “Most people get on, and slug it out for 10 to 15 minutes, and then they just get so bored, and they stop.”

Siik’s suggestion to beat boredom — and get better results — is to switch up the speed intervals and the incline.

In the new studio, classes will take place on treadmills made of steel and walnut wood, with color-therapy lighting and CBD- and magnesium-infused water for recovery.

But you don’t need all those bells and whistles to jazz up your routine on the machine. Here, Siik suggests a quick 15-minute circuit you can do on any old treadmill.

All three of the below moves should be done at a pace of 3 miles per hour with no incline, and feel free to walk or jog as needed to transition between each exercise.

THE SIDE SHUFFLE

Works the inner thighs and improves lateral movements

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Start out walking facing forward. Gradually make your way to a side shuffle with your right leg in front, keeping your knees slightly bent and your arms in a prayer position in front of you. (Avoid crossing your feet like you’re doing the grapevine.) Hold onto the rail in front of you for extra support.

Do 30 seconds on the right side, turn to face forward, then do the left side for 30 seconds. Repeat three times on each side.

THE SKIP

Conditions calves and increases power

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Keeping your chest upright and core engaged, start a slow skip by lifting your knees as high as possible and raising the opposite arm to go with the opposite leg.

Skip for 15 seconds, then walk for 15 seconds. Alternate between modes for two to three minutes.

THE TIPTOE

Conditions lower legs, protects feet and ankle tissue

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With your chest slightly forward and your core engaged, start a speedy tiptoe, staying on the balls of your feet. Pump your arms to match the speed of your steps.

Tiptoe for 15 seconds, then walk for 15 seconds. Alternate between modes for two to three minutes

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