[myx3ftts]

so what do you think is more effective.. walking/jogging outside or walking/jogging on treadmill?

share your experiences!

[Antz]

i'd prefer to walk/job outside so that i can get some fresh air. and maybe the cool breeze (if there is some) can cool me down haha.

[ArmelleLIN]

But the treadmill is faster to get on and start with cuz sometimes I just feel too lazy to go outside in the morning. So depends on personal habits.

[kinein]

#1 whether or not your area or choice of location outside is safe - kidnapping, mugging, etc
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Outside :::::
The Pros I have found for outside is : You aren't on a digital clock, you get to see the outside. Time goes by more quickly. You can work on your tan or just get your daily vitamin d ( sunlight ). As a guy you can go shirtless without having a gym employee tell you to put your shirt back on. Chance to explore your local surroundings and get to know it all better on foot. If your friends really want to hangout they'll pick you up and take you back to your house to get cleaned up ( provided you have your cellphone with you strapped to your arm or waist!) You can design your own multi-tier workout with everything and anything along your run. You can vary your cardio simply by running on a track with bleachers. You can go as fast as you can without worrying about running into the treadmill console! You can work on sprinting and running faster and switching up your speed at the drop of a dime. Easier to do interval training.

Cons : you don't have a bathroom readily available, or water, you have to walk/jog all the way back to your home or wherever you started from. There may be safety concerns if your area has a high crime rate, or is known for mugging, kidnapping, robbery, rape etc. Bugs if your area is more buggy then others.. If you run in the city you risk getting hit by a car ~

Inside ::::
The Pros : you can push yourself harder then normally outside perhaps by setting higher speed, you can simulate inclines, with incline on the treadmill so if finding a incline outside is hard for you, then the treadmill is the most viable option.. Though overpasses are perfectly great inclines in the suburbs ~ You also have access to other machines if you are @ a fitness center, like cycles, ellipticals, rowing machine - Bathroom showers lockeroom etc are available * if you are at home this needs no further elaboration.
-- It is a place that your friends are more likely to go to to workout with you, the amenities of some places include, smoothie bars, sauna, jacuzzi etc.
-- You have other options besides cardio ( if its a gym - like weights )
-- You can do preset type of workouts on the treadmill, or focus on powerwalking and be forced to maintain a speed. Like I do morning walks at speed 4.0 ~
* eye candy, opportunity to meet new people; make new friends, and/or acquaintances or more! [gym related]
* you get a better understanding of the type of bodies that are under clothes ~

Cons : weird people, creepy guys, creepy girls, really out of shape people that run around yapping your ear off telling you your doing everything wrong, smelly people that don't use Deodorant or bring a towel. Posers that come dressed up but don't break a sweat. You car could get broken into ( if its the gym) and you didn't conceal all your prized posessions. You could lose your keys accidentally at the gym if your prone to losing stuff!! You risk seeing and meeting stupid people. You get a more real glance at the physical and athletic prowess of people and you find yourself disappointed.
ex. a guy or girl that looks great in their hoodie and baggie jeans, but in gym-wear you realize they are out of shape, sickly with high body-fat%, or just plain lazy when they are at the gym - with no goals ambition or drive..

[yalingster]

Walking/jogging outside is always more effective than working on the treadmill. Mostly because you do have gravity working against you and wind resistance. However on a treadmill, the conveyor belt thing works with you, so you're using less energy than you would running outside.

This is something you can easily google, so I was wondering if you tried that first before posting. In any case if you didn't find this site here:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Jogging-Running...ing-Vs-Road.htm

It's very informative, in a scientific sense than the pro/con thing the person above posted.

[sheLLiJiElUn]

I like walking outside because I don't even pay attention to the time. I just try walking as much as I can. I've been walking outside like..really fast..for 90 min. these past two days..btu my legs and feet hurt T_T

[Kiisumii]

I personally prefer the outside. I have a treadmill in my house, but it seems that everytime I get on it and start jogging, I get extremely bored =/ (My treadmill has a tv, fan, and music player too D= I can even watch anime or dramas on it if I wanted to, but I just simply can't stand being in the same place for a long period of time) I feel that I am more motivated to exercise when I'm outside, than inside. Maybe it's the environment that relaxes me when I exercise O_O The problem with choosing outside over inside is SAFETY. My neighborhood isn't all that safe I should say.. If you choose the outside, I'll say go to a school with a track, or maybe a park (when it is not dark and with a lot of people around just to be safe)

[Irysinon]

Neither is more effective than each other. It's all about how much you work out in general. I go 30-40 minutes on a treadmill almost daily, since I own one. I don't like going outside to jog, because it's hard to keep in pace when there are distractions and I can't go a certain speed. The treadmill on the other hand allows me to do that. I can also hit the showers once I'm done.

[aaandy]

treadmill because it keeps you going at a constant pace.

[vintageballad]

I think they're just as effective. I'd rather walk/jog outside to get fresh air, though. It's healthier anyways.

[tentenn]

treadmill bores the heck out of me.
yet, its like, right there.
whereas outside is...outside.

to me, outside is always better.
i just need quit being lazy.
but drivers stare at me when i go jogging.
so i always bring along a friend or two.
at least i dont feel so violated.
i also do mini walks with my dogs.
its entertaining to watch them
so its not as boring.

[4321]

I find that it's more challenging to run outside for some reason. I think when I run on the treadmill I kind of let the treadmill do some of the work for me whereas when I run outside I need to use 100% of my own strength to push my ass forward.

I like to jog at night with my dog. Nobody's really outside and if there are any creeps they're probably scared of my dog because apparently a lot of people think he looks like he bites.

[katteriinka]

I prefer jogging outside. The treadmill is so boring for me, so I only run for like 10 minutes.
Besides, I like the fresh air while I'm running outside.

[hunny]

I�ll say outside though I lose weight when I jog on treadmill.
In January, I started my hardcore running on treadmill and lose 10lbs within a month. I didn�t control my food intake, still as much; so I thought that�s really a good one.
So after 2 months, I had some injury and stopped running. And I ate even more, thus gaining back the weight. Rebounce
Picking it up again BUT now, running outside. So far, ran for 2 times a week.
Here�s the comparison.

In the gym
. No Sun
. Able to see distance,time,calories burnt on the machine
.Can stop anytime when running out of stamina, bath and go home

Outside
.Sun.. unless you run in the night which I did
.Won�t be able to see the distance you run, but no problem with time
.Good thing is that if you really plan a running route, probably somewhere far like 5km away from your house. Make your way there, and no choice you have to run back too.
.Have to stop a lot due to the traffic lights & people traffic
.Better for your knees, according to doctors.

[KIM_SAYS:]

I like to jog at night with my dog. Nobody's really outside and if there are any creeps they're probably scared of my dog because apparently a lot of people think he looks like he bites.

SO true. One con, though, (for my dog) he gets distracted really easily and will try to chase cats and other dogs. Then he ends up running 10x faster than I do and I'm screwed.

Really I think outside is A LOT better. With the treadmill, the belt moves for you, so you're really not pushing with your feet. But I guess it balances out though...if you do like incline and stuff...

So I just do both.

[xx_swit_c_xx]

The treadmill is very BORING I think compared to outside. And you're constantly looking at the clock to see how much time has passed..

For me because I recently had surgery on my knee, I use the treadmill at home for BALANCE reasons. The treadmill allows me to hold the bars on both sides so I don't fall, it keeps my whole balance upright. =)

I don't really like the texture of the treadmill where you'e feet are on... I think the grip you get and the wind resistance is also better outside... but then if it's raining or snowing, hey there's a lovely treadmill where precipitation aint no problemmm hahaha

[icebreakers]

Its not about whats more effective, both are good.
You can do either and you will see the result.
You should jog at least 20min a day, at least 4 times a week.
Some people prefer fresh air, while others feel more comfortable indoors.
Try both and see what fits you.

[CtlunatC]

i find that you get more of an exercise when you go outside than on a treadmill because you're on real terrain where the hill changes and you get better "fresher" air. but a treadmill is easier if its snowing or raining and what not outside.

[kittipat]

outside is better! you get fresh air and its less boring.

i have to use my treadmill though..because im paranoid and i don't think its safe walking around in my neighborhood.

[Kanzen]

Inside in the air conditioning. With a nice big stereo pumping right behind me. That's nice.