What are the advantages/disadvantages of running and walking on a treadmill as opposed to sidewalk?
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Pros of treadmill: Treadmills are padded so they are better for your joints, you dont have to worry about the weather or crime, you can watch tv. You can control the incline which can give you better exercise at lower speeds (which means even less stress on your joints).\n\nCons: You end up watching more tv rather than getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and the real world. Treadmills are notorious for breaking, you should expect no more than 1 years worth of regular use before you throw it away. I cannot stress this last point enough. Expensive treadmills feel more natural but will not last any longer. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR SERVICE CONTRACT UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO THROW THE THING AWAY.\n\nI WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM.
1054863
i was just recently reading about this heres the conclusion:walking will burn off calories slowly, but its better than not walking, you will not loose weight but youll be keeping all weight from increasing
1046913
treadmill most definately....works more of the legs and butt than a bike does
67816
I had a professional measure and calculate different exercises for me in terms of most calories burned in shortest period of time.  Based on their calculations an eliptical machine was the best.  It was superior to treadmills, walking, swimming, bicycling and many other activities I had them check for me.  An eliptical machine gives a good cardio work out while you utilize your legs, arms, abs and many other muscles.  It is a smooth movement which keeps you from suffering impact injuries that can be associated with jogging and running.  So I say if your goal is weight loss or stabalization an eliptical is a good choice.  I combine my use of an eliptical with racquet ball, swimming, walking, bicycling, weight training, and yoga.  The combination is great!  For fastest calorie burn it's the eliptical.  All depends on what you want out of your exercise.
835499
Stop running on pavement
1139222
Actually, regardless of the other posts, it has been proven that power walking up hill at an incline burns more calories than running. Running is a good way to build muscle and endurance, but walking is better if you're looking to lose weight. (its also usually easier to do, and for a longer period of time than running is.)
669328
Firstly you need an IPOD and secondly definately outside. Running can be sooo boring it's not the thing I like best but it's easier to run when you can be distracted by outside sites. \n\nI like to have a routine with heaps of variety and go to the gym 6 times a week. So, I normally am doing a run on the treadmill in between weight sets to get the heart rate pumping. Not my choice of activity that's for sure!
219948
walking requires one foot to be on the ground at all times... running- both feet are off.... so, the instant there is that lapse where both feet aren't on the ground
688651
I've walked on treadmills for years. I STILL have to hang on. I am clumsy. No matter how slow I go, they make me kinda dizzy...maybe we should start a club -\n treadmill-hanger-on-ers-for life! :)
136611
if you are doing your treadmill plainly (just plain jogging or walking), chances are the meter is about 98 percent accurate.  but if you are incorporating some other moves such as arm exercises, or if you do powerwalking instead of jogging, believe it or not, the meter is only about 85-90 percent accurate.  powerwalking would burn more calories than ordinary jogging because movement is brisker.
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Do read what this site has to say about the individual benefits of walking and those of jogging.\n\nhttp://www.weightlossforall.com/best_exercise_lose_weight.htm\n\nFrom what I gather, it seems, starting off with walking and then gradually moving on to jogging would be better to burn off more fat.
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That depends.  Personally, I can't use a treadmill.  The impact is way too much for my joints.  I prefer and eliptical.  Also on an eliptical you can go backwards and work a whole other set of muscles.  My vote is the eliptical.
740267
wonderfull I am proud of you\nin answer-relax-running on cement or roads is very bad it will get you shin splints -very painfull\n\nstationary or moving bike is very good-and accelerated walking swinging your arms like the english do and more helps too-or on a treadmill-if you are disciplined you can do it at a health spa. thanks in Jesus care and prayer
1101582
I have heard estimates of 1% to as high as 3% for incline adjustments to equalize treadmills to outdoor running. The big difference I notice is the lack of any lateral moving when running on a treadmill. There are not pot holes, no curbs, no dogs or kids or bikes to dodge...so, although the running muscles (calves, hammies, quads, etc) get stronger, the secondary muscles (abductors and adductors) DON'T get stronger. So...if you run a treadmill ALL the time...then start including cables for hip flexors, and definitely include adductor and abductor work. Your legs will be more stable and strong and that will lead to better running.
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If you have bad knees, then you need to invest in a treadmill that has give in it, some of the cheaper ones are Nordic Trak models normally priced around 700-800. Cheaper ones, as well as heavy gym models will be noticably stiffer. When shopping, go and jupm up and down on different treadmill belts to see which ones are the most confortable. \n\nOh, and a 1-1.5% incline most closely mirrors the actual effort required to walk outside.
577402
For cardio, biking. As a cheap and sometimes interesting way to get exercise, walking. Get a good pair of shoes for either. They are both healthy and each has advantages and disadvantages. Walking the same route all the time can be a bore, you have to change it up from time to time.
690850
A treadmill that isn't plugged into a wall. You just walk or run on it without electricity.