Well... im just wondering because im gonna buy a treadmill and someone just me that treadmills arent that effective running outside is better because you use more energy so im just wondering is it the same thing or different?
2006-12-19 17:39:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
"Real" jogging is slightly better exercise, primarily because more muscles engage. Except under the most ideal conditions outside, your body is constantly adjusting balance, stride length, and pace to meet the requirements of changing environmental conditions. An indoor treadmill, even one with changing inclination, doesn't require as much effort for any given distance.
Still, the difference is very small, and you'll still reap great cardiovascular benefits from using an indoor treadmill.
2006-12-19 17:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mark H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about other people, but even if u offer me a lot of money i won't start jogging, i just hate it - going outside, when it is cold and miserable, running somewhere, what if u get tired? u have to crowl back home. i hate jogging. so for me a treadmill is the best option - it is warm around me, i can stop any time i want, i don't need to drug myself back home if i get tired - i just switch it off. so tread mill it is. and u can judge on my picture here whether treadmill is good or not. i do every day 20 min before gym and if i feel i am fat or ate too much the previous day i do 20 min more after gym work out. good luck
2006-12-20 01:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no actually treadmills are worse because not only are they easier but they do not work you out hard enough. It may seem like your using more energy but really your not using as much. Yes you will still get a very good work out and you can watch TV and burn off fat but running is a little better.
2006-12-20 01:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by katylnn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
treadmills aren't great for your joints as it is an unnatural surface. The surface of the treadmill doesn't absorb much of the impact as normal tar or ground would so the force on your joints is greater and thus harmful. Treadmills are great for training for running/jogging outdoors because its hard for a beginner to go straight into that! Good Luck!
2006-12-20 01:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by tulip 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jogging is better. Treadmills aren't that effective, and also, jogging requires more energy and movement.
2006-12-20 01:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by coldblooded 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
IT depends on the person
2006-12-20 01:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by The one 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do the running or walking in place.. don't need to buy machines.
2006-12-20 01:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by trobop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, machine workout is not healthy. The best excercise there is, is the one that hurts the most.
2006-12-20 01:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by Eastpack69 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋