is it harder to jog on a treadmeal or on the sidewalk?

Answer 1

It really depends upon the speed at which you set the treadmill and the weather conditions outside. It is really best to cross train and do both. Running on the treadmill is a bit better for your joints since there is some shock absorption

On the treadmill, you are kept to a steady pace (unless you slow it down) , unlike running outside, you cannot slow down when you start to tire .. you can also set the incline up a few degrees to simulate running outside under different incline conditions BUT

Running outside gives you wind resistance so ...

Answer 2

Depends what you find difficult about jogging. On a treadmill it is easy to go at a steady pace for a set time, which can be great. It's a little softer than the sidewalk, so it can be less of an impact on your knees. It can also be deadly boring. Running outside, it can be hard to adapt to all the temperature changes, having to cross the street, hills, etc. For some reason I run more slowly outdoors than on a treadmill. I like running outside much better though. It's more interesting, I can change my route with my mood, I see people, I can stop and get a coffee on the way back home, and it's much easier to motivate myself to go do it than to get in my car and drive to a gym.

Answer 3

Maceo, as of all the above answer is its true, Sidewalk is always harder to run rather than on a treadmill, (not meal) i would explain why is that so

Technically speaking, the treadmill is a little easier than the roads because there's no wind resistance. The treadmill may make it easier to put one foot in front of the other, too, instead of having to propel yourself forward on the roads. Mentally, it may be a harder workout to complete because you are much more likely to get bored.

On the roads you are constantly adapting to surface changes, even if it seems completely flat, and your pace varies constantly. These factors give you the opportunity to work out different muscle fibers in slightly different patterns. On the treadmill, you call upon the same muscle fibers over and over (if you maintain the same speed and incline).

Treadmills provide good cushioning and a safe environment to run. I like doing hill workouts on a treadmill because you get the advantages of running uphill without having to deal with the pounding of running downhill. Some research suggests that if you want to get a comparable effect to running outdoors, you should set the treadmill at a 1.5% grade. You may want to have a fan going in the room to help keep you cool as well. Cheers

Answer 4

Sidewalk! If you train on the treadmill for a long time, try running around on the sidewalk once, you'll feel a difference. The sidewalk has natrual inclines, is not as smooth and straight and you go up and down hills and use your body more

Answer 5

To be honest its harder on the sidewalk

Answer 6

In my opinion, it's the sidewalk. The ground is harder and there are cracks and bumbs along the way.

Answer 7

SIDEWALK is definitely harder

Answer 8

Sidewalk is way harder!!!!!

Answer 9

the side walk will give you shin splints after a while... your joints get a beating joging either way (especially on concrete) thats why tracks are kinda squishy.... take glucosamine...