is treadmill really harmful to your health?

@dubaimt (273)
United Arab Emirates
February 25, 2007 11:10pm CST
it was said to us way back college days that using the treadmill is not at all helpful to us as it causes much impact at our ankles which in turn will not be so good at that joint... is it true? please enlighten me. thanks!
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michelledarcy
@michelledarcy (5220)
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26 Feb 07
I don't think running for long periods of time is good for your joints. It is better if you are running on something soft like grass rather than concrete, but treadmills are pretty hard so I wouldn't recommend it. Fast walking outdoors is much better as you get fresh air, and it is free!
dubaimt
@dubaimt (273)
• United Arab Emirates
27 Feb 07
ok.. thanks michelle!