2006-11-17 05:30:11 · 6 answers · asked by Mandy 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The treadmill has a little 'give' to it which cushions the shock when you step. Walking outdoors, most likely on concrete, has no 'give', which puts pressure on your knees, shins, and ankles.
Try putting in a cushioned insole if you haven't already.
2006-11-17 05:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shin Splints
Sounds like you need new shoes. The padding in a tennis shoe (depending on how often you exercise) doesn't last very long. Joggers/Runners should replace their tennis shoes every 6 months at least. It could also be the kind of shoe you are using. Is it made for walking?
Treadmills are lower impact. When you walk on them they give a little creating a lower impact on your shins.
2006-11-17 05:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by gstfox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treadmills have more impact absorption than pavement. Try walking on your heels for 20 yards and then turn around and walk back on your toes. This stretches the muscles in your shins and helps to prevent shin splints.
2006-11-17 05:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Big Cheese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the HARD and uneven ground. I hate that, too. It totally helps to do lots of calf and shin stretches. Try some! Step up on a step (or large rock) one foot at a time and bend, bend, bend, leaning into the step or rock for 30 seconds per leg. Do tip toes ten times using both legs together then brace yourself against a wall and do ten per leg. Good work! "Buh-bye pain!"
2006-11-17 05:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you just need to walk on softer surfaces. I used to be a runner and I got terrible pains when I ran on pavement but if I ran on the shoulder of a road or a path I was fine.
2006-11-17 05:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by redpillowcase 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the treadmill is a smoother, flatter surface up in the air. the groud is harder on shins,ankles,etc. especially uneven pavement.
2006-11-17 05:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by kendra w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋