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
With 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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December 31st, 2007 at 3:35 amGreat 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