Kindle Questions: Can you read it on a treadmill?

Another great question I received about the Kindle is, “Can you read it on the treadmill?” A lot of people like to read while walking on the treadmill, since it passes the time while exercising. Unfortunately, I’ve never been able to do this because I get dizzy if I read while moving (in a car, for example).

Luckily, with the Kindle I have been able to read while walking on the treadmill. Since the Kindle is so light, I can hold it in front of me so I’m always looking forward (rather than down at the book holder). This prevents me from getting dizzy since my problem occurs when my eyes think my body’s going a different direction than it is (like when I look out the side window of a moving car).

Another huge help is the ability to change the font size. I change the font to a really large size so I can see it more clearly. This allows me to keep walking at a good pace, instead of slowing down so I can read but hurting my workout.

The Kindle also fits nicely in the book holders on most treadmills. And with the built-in music player, you can even listen to your favorite workout tunes while reading the latest best-seller and getting a good workout.

Send any questions you have about the Kindle to cj@kindlenewsandreviews.com.

UPDATE (3/10/09): Great news! All the information from this post applies to the Kindle 2. There has even been an improvement that makes reading on the treadmill easier, in my opinion. The Kindle 2 has rounded corners as opposed to the sharp corners of the original Kindle, making it more comfortable to hold in your hand for long periods of time.