What is the difference between treadmill running and outdoor running?

Exercise is a way we do to keep fit in our daily lives. There are many ways to exercise, and each method produces different effects on the human body. Running is the most common method of exercise. There are many types of running, including sprinting and jogging, and the methods are also different. Now many friends do it indoors on a treadmill. So, what is the difference between treadmill running and outdoor running?

1. 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.

2. Running on a treadmill is more energy-saving 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.

3. Running on a treadmill is more visible than running on the ground

The visibility referred to here means that running on a treadmill allows the runner to know his speed, time, heart rate, calories burned, etc. Knowing these data, the runner can adjust the amount of exercise according to his physical condition.

4. What is the difference between running on a treadmill and running on the ground?

In fact, running on the ground also has its benefits. For example, running on the outdoor ground allows you to breathe fresh air, enjoy the outdoor scenery, and run on the outdoor ground can make people feel cheerful...

The above is about the difference between treadmill running and outdoor running. The effects of both types of running are the same, it just depends on personal preferences. The mood and air of outdoor running will be different. The advantage of indoor running is that it is not affected by the weather. Both have their own characteristics and advantages, and we can do them selectively.