2007-01-22 15:11:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It will get your heart going, but it won't tone your butt and legs without the stride. Plus I'm not sure how long you'll last doing that, it would be pretty boring. It is better just to go run outside, you get fresh air, get to see things.
2007-01-22 15:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Em C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to put forth the effort to run, you may as well run for distance (not in place). It burns more calories because your legs are using the muscles to support the body (balance), and also to propel the body forward.
If you're going to go through the motions of running in place, your time would be better spent jump-roping with weights on your ankles. It's what boxers do to get in shape (you never see them running in place to get in shape). Or run up and down some stairs.
2007-01-22 15:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by redford702001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Running in general is hard on your knees. Running in place just means you're still damaging your knees but aren't getting as much out of it.
2007-01-22 15:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be. Any time you are physically active long enough to break a sweat (get your heart rate up) for 30 mins or more a day, you should be fit.
2007-01-22 15:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by nobluffzone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it makes you sweat it's OK.
However, running outside is best.
2007-01-22 15:20:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a treadmill is better than nothing, if you set it high enough to get a workout from it.
2007-01-22 15:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose, but I would imagine it would get pretty boring.
2007-01-22 15:14:56 · answer #7 · answered by someone's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋