Treadmill, or Running Outside?  

hi. i would opt treadmill because where i live, the heat is sweltering and very humid. the problem is, treadmills coz alot here while running outside is free.

Well, I usually do a lot of walking at first, and then I step it up to jogging. I like to dance and practice self-defense. I used to weight 220 lbs, and now I weigh 165 lbs. I did it by walking, jogging, dancing, and learning self-defense. I dieted as well, but the exercising is what really killed the pounds.

When I was back home I always prefer running outside than in the gym. Now that I am in a hot country, I like running on the treadmill more. One good thing bout using the treadmill is that you can watch your favorite shows/movies while running.

I think that running outside is great because it is far less boring than running on the treadmill but I think that the treadmill is a better workout because it keeps you running at a consistent speed. Does your treadmill come with programs? That might be the key to getting the variety that you need. More often than not when I do a treadmill exercise, I don't run but follow the following program: 1st 5 minutes walk at 0% incline for 5 minutes to warm up speed is usually 3.0, 4 sets of the following: 15% incline at 3.0 mpg for 2 minutes, 1% incline at 4.0 mph for 2 minutes followed by 1 minute at 1% incline at 3.0 mph. The last 5 minutes of this 30 minute workout is at 0% incline at 3.3 mph. This burns about 200 calories in 30 minutes and I do this 2-3 times per day. I picked up the workout from self magazine and it's one of the best and most efficient workouts that I've ever had. Of course, you can increase the speeds on these workouts to suit your fitness level.

Both are good options.
U can run outside on sunny days and smell fresh air and see the good sights around or u can stay at home on rainy days or on days where u feel lazy to go out and still do some workouts using the treadmill.
The time u need to do each effectively really depends on what makes u feel comfortable without overdoing it.You know just enjoying it with no limits as to how long or how short the workout time will be.

I think the best way to exercise is getting close with nature. One reason why we should go outside to inhale that real air and to get some open space to relieve stress. I prefer to jog outside rather than a treadmill but if i have no choice, treadmill is better than nothing.

I prefer running outside,,,Lol fresh environment and there no need to make yourself follow the speed of the machine..Running for 20 minutes is almost equivalent for treadmill ..
happy lotting!

Hi lescribbles!

Well each has their own disadvantages and advantages itself, i much more prefer running outside, the advantages is more plenty rather than treadmill, first you don't have to spend money for buying treadmill, because treadmill machine is rather expensive, and need cost of maintenance, second by running outside we can breath with a fresh air since it was doing outside, running outside force us to have maximum effort, because you have to go back to your house if you are gone too far but this can be the advantages of getting treadmill if you already feel exhausted

I love running outside.....
the air is refreshing and i run more when im outside because i dont get as bored.
But im moving to the east soon....and it snows there alot during winter >> so i guess i will probably need to start deploying the treadmill D:

My hubby and I visit the gym all winter long and come summer time we prefer to walk outside. I typically do the elliptical at the gym, I love it! But there is something about being outside when you can. I would so much rather walk outside than go to the gym in the summertime when the weather is warm!