Is it ok to walk on a treadmill rather than running?

Question

Ive just got my 1st treadmill not long ago and i find that when i run i can only do around 10 - 15 mins on speed 5 but if i walk fastly on speed 5 or 5.5 i can do around 35 mins and im burning more calories walking.
Am i still benefiting from using the treadmill though?

Answer 1

Yes your definatly benefiting. In time you'l probably start running too the more you do it. I started off by walking and the more i dont it the easier it became, i run about 7 mles on them now when i train.

Answer 2

Just be using the treadmill you will be benefiting. The best thing to do as a beginner is start at a level you are comfortable with and try to gradually build up. Avoid training for more than an hour at a time, as this significantly increases the risk of injury.

Answer 3

My trainer told me it was better to walk and raise the heartbeat for longer than run and only do a short time. I walk on the flat for 10 mins then raise the elevation for 5 mins, I continue like this until I have done enough.

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

Of course you are! Stick at it enjoy it rome wasnt built in a day. You'll build up your stamine gradually then when you fell its time to move on start jogging at a comfortable pace. All the best enjoy it that what its all about.

Answer 6

yes its probably better to have a raised heart rate more steady for longer than a burst of 10 mins

Answer 7

Yes walking is the best exercise.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Of course!! You are getting exercise!

Answer 10

As long as your moving, it should be fine. =]


Good luck.