Benefits of running on a treadmill

They say lazy people change the world, and this is absolutely true. Now with the emergence of treadmills, people can exercise without being restricted by space and time. It's easy and you can do exercise at home casually. But is running on a treadmill really good? How is it different from running outside? Let’s take a look at it below.

Running on a treadmill is safer than running on the ground

First of all, the treadmill belt is flat, unlike the ground which has some bumps or uneven ground, which can easily cause sprains or falls while running.

Secondly, running on a good treadmill can relieve some pressure on the knees, because the treadmill can provide a certain shock absorption function. We all know that the knees bear the greatest pressure on the human body when running. However, running on the ground cannot provide a certain shock-absorbing effect on the knees. Instead, the unevenness of the ground brings more pressure to the knees. Running on uneven ground for a long time can cause injuries to the knees, ankles, etc.

Running on a treadmill is less strenuous than running on the ground

Why do I say so? This has to start with the posture of running on the ground. Running requires one of the two feet to push the ground hard, providing an upward and forward force, allowing the human body to have a forward speed and upward height. In this process, the whole person needs to be in the air for a moment. However, running on a treadmill can omit some of the forward force, because the treadmill motor will give the runner on the treadmill a certain forward force, so running on a treadmill will save effort than running on the ground.

Secondly, running on a treadmill can basically be regarded as running to overcome one's own gravity, while running on the ground is not just running to overcome one's own gravity, but also requires overcoming all external factors such as outdoor wind speed, ground friction, etc. All of these will make running on a treadmill easier than running on the ground.

In fact, the way of exercising is the same, just changing the environment. Whether it is running on a treadmill or outside, it is a form of exercise. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much. If you want to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two, in fact, each has its own merits. Treadmills can be convenient for everyone, but running outside can help you discover more about life.