August 14, 2023
As a runner, you may be wondering whether it’s more beneficial to learn more about the pros and cons of running on a treadmill or running outside.
From a workout standpoint, running on a treadmill is slightly easier than running outside because you’re not encountering any wind resistance. However, because you can adjust the grade of a treadmill to a one percent incline accurately simulates the conditions of running outdoors.
An obvious benefit to run outdoors, the treadmill might be a better choice in those instances.
If you’re training for a specific race, you can also use the computer on the treadmill to your planned race.
Another benefit to practice ingesting fluids without carrying those with you.
While these benefits of running on a treadmill are clear, there are some detriments as well. If you only ever run on a treadmill, it can be very difficult to do so on your own when race day comes.
Many runners also find themselves bored while running on the treadmill, which may make it difficult to keep your mind occupied and mark your progress.
For most serious runners, a combination of regularly running outside with occasional use of the treadmill is the best strategy. As discussed above, the treadmill can be a great training to the training regime.
Dr. Lev Kalika is a world-recognized expert in musculoskeletal ultrasonography, with 20+ years of clinical experience in advanced rehabilitative medicine. In addition to operating his clinical practice in Manhattan, he regularly publishes peer-reviewed research on ultrasound-guided therapies and procedures.
Dr. Kalika is an esteemed member of the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment ((SMST), and the only clinician in New York certified by the ISMST to perform extracorporeal shockwave therapy. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), and has developed his own unique approach to dynamic functional and fascial ultrasonography.