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The Great Debate: Treadmill vs. Pavement Running

Posted December 30th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise

woman running on treadmillWith the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements. But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining which is better: the treadmill or the pavement. When it comes to the winter season, research points positives and negatives in both directions.

The reason the treadmill feels “easier” on the body is because the ground is actually being pulled underneath your feet (meaning, your feet are not pulling your body forward, as they would if you were running outside), AND there are no other factors such as wind resistance.

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5 Responses to “The Great Debate: Treadmill vs. Pavement Running”
  1. The Great Debate: Treadmill vs. Pavement Running · Treadmill Reviews and Information said:

    […] Original post by Megan Hueter […]

    December 30th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
  2. health information » Blog Archive » The Great Debate: Treadmill vs. Pavement Running said:

    […] Read the rest of this great post here […]

    December 30th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
  3. The Great Debate: Treadmill vs. Pavement Running | health nutrition said:

    […] Read the rest of this great post here […]

    December 30th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
  4. Nutrition Tips For Women » Treadmill vs. Running said:

    […] source: thefinalsprint […]

    December 31st, 2007 at 3:35 am
  5. Fitness Nutrition Plan said:

    Great article. If anyone is interested theres a great upcoming site that has a section completely deticated to treadmills and information. Heres the link:

    http://www.fitness-nutrition-plan.com/fitness-machine.html

    March 28th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
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