Is it okay to use a treadmill for running?

Now more and more people are buying treadmills. Every day when they get home from get off work or get up in the morning, they run on the treadmill to sweat and feel refreshed. Some people buy it because they don’t have time to exercise outside, while others buy it just to follow the trend and have the mentality of buying something just because others do. So, is it good to use a treadmill regularly for running?

1. Not affected by the weather: You don’t have to open the window to see if it is snowing or windy. You just need to change your clothes, stand up and run. The gym will not be too cold or too hot, and you will run in an ideal environment.

2. Safer: The "road surface" of the treadmill is much softer than concrete, and there will be no sudden potholes or stones. High-quality treadmills have excellent shock-absorbing devices, which can protect your knee joints and greatly reduce the chance of sports injuries.

3. Can accurately calculate data: Just glance at the panel and you will know how many kilometers per hour you are running, how many kilometers you have run, and how many minutes you have exercised. You can also conveniently measure your heart rate and calculate the calories consumed on the treadmill.

4. Has multiple functions: A good treadmill will have a preset set of programs. When you are running, you only need to enter the data according to the prompts to choose different exercise methods, such as "fat loss mode", "cardiopulmonary function mode", "mountain climbing mode", "random mode", etc.

5. You can watch TV: Installing a TV in front of the treadmill is a very thoughtful move. All large fitness clubs will do this without exception, making your running more interesting.

6. Finally, it should be noted that it is difficult for a treadmill to allow you to feel the wild flowers and birds, the gentle breeze and beautiful sunshine. If conditions permit, you can still bring your gear and run in nature.

When the outdoor environment is seriously polluted, exercising outdoors will do more harm than good. If you run on a treadmill at this time, it can be said to be a very good choice. However, if the outdoor environment is better, it is best to exercise outdoors, breathe fresh air, and feel the breeze, which should be great.