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A comparison between Outdoor Running vs Treadmill Running

The pros and cons of outdoor running and treadmill running.

Runners both professional and amateur continue to debate the pros and cons of outdoor running vs treadmill running. Both these forms of running remain popular, and their practitioners swear by their benefits. In this article, we will compare the pros and cons of outdoor running and treadmill running.

Although, it’s important to highlight in advance that there is no correct way when it comes to running as both these are right if they work for a person. People have their own preferences and while one may feel content with outdoor running, the other one may be happier with treadmill running.

Outdoor Running

Outdoor running refers to the practice of running on a trek, sidewalk, path, or any other outdoor terrain. It’s the oldest and most common form of running still practiced by millions across the globe. Outdoor running is associated with fresh air, changing scenery, and the excitement that comes with taking different routes. All these can serve as motivators for the person running outside.

Some studies have found that outdoor running can help reduce depression and increase blood pressure levels. Outdoor running also helps in building stronger bones, developing muscles, and also helps you develop better balance. Running on uneven surfaces requires more energy than running on an even surface and helps you in burning even more calories. Outdoor running can also help you get vitamin D by exposing you to sunlight.

There are also some cons of outdoor running as it can often lead to dehydration especially if the person has run several miles or long distances without stopping to take water. Outdoor running is also known for causing sometimes severe injuries as the person often has to run on uneven surfaces that increases his chances of getting injured. Weather plays a crucial role in outdoor running as one cannot go out in all seasons such as rain or during a snowstorm.

Treadmill Running

Treadmill running refers to the practice of running on a treadmill. Treadmills have become a choice of masses since they were invented in the late 1960s. Treadmill running can be practiced indoors as one only needs to stand on a treadmill and walk or run on the conveyor belt that keeps moving on the treadmill. Treadmills also allow you to monitor your vital stats and control the running speed.

Treadmills can be used in almost any indoor setting and are found in gyms, homes, offices, fitness centers, clubs, and hotels. Treadmill running is not dependent on the weather as one can run on a treadmill while it’s raining outside. Another advantage of treadmill running is the control that it affords its user as one can set up the pace or speed of the running. They are also quite helpful for those who are recovering from injuries as such a person can start treadmill running with minimal speed settings and slowly transition from treadmill walking to treadmill running.

There are also some disadvantages of treadmill running as people often complain of a lack of fresh air, lack of sunlight, and boredom that comes with running in the same setting every day.

Source:

https://www.verywellfit.com/treadmill-vs-outside-running-which-is-best-3120796

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