Why You Should Use A Treadmill... Or Run Outsideby Paul Johnson

There's a distinct difference between running outside and on treadmill, and they both have their positives and negatives. The top notch benefit of using a treadmill is that you will never have to contend with the elements of being outside, which depending on where you are in world can get bitterly cold or sizzling hot. <BR><BR>There's a cushioned surface on the treadmill that will lessen the impact of running, which can reduce the number of shin splints that occur from outside running. There are motivational factors that make a treadmill a very appealing form of exercising where you have the power to manually adjust your terrain with different speeds, all controlled by you and your fingertips. <BR><BR>Depending on where you are, it may be extremely difficult to find such terrain differences to ensure that you have a diverse running path, something that a treadmill can offer at all times. <BR><BR>The downside to the treadmill if there is one is that it confines you the size of the treadmill, which in turn will limit the amount of capable movement you can perform. <BR><BR>Running, jogging, or walking outside can maximize the amount your muscles are impacted through the movement in your body caused by the terrain and this has been known to cause more calories to be burned as a result. So the ability to limit your body's natural running movement is the only drawback to using a treadmill. <BR><BR>If you do use a treadmill, it is highly advised not to use it more than 30-45 minutes per session as your body will be maxed out at that point. <BR><BR>If you do not feel that your body is getting enough out of it, then you are encouraged to begin some type of interval training on the machine, which will vary your length and terrain as you see fit. It is also recommended that you should use some form of weight training with cardio exercises to reap total benefit. <BR><BR>If you are looking to burn some calories a treadmill, or any cardio machine for that matter, will give you the maximize desired benefits. It is not about how long you use this machine but the variance of your workout that will determine the effectiveness of what you are doing that will show you how great the treadmill is.