Thursday, January 31, 2013

OUTDOOR RUNNING vs TREADMILL




For runners we would all love to run outside in a magical world where the weather is perfect year round (Hawaii). Depending on the time of year, the evenings in Las Vegas around 5-7 pm can be optimal.  I've had nights where I feel like I could run forever and it can be quite exhilarating.

Unfortunately the weather and our schedule does dictate our ability to run outdoors and this is where our gym memberships become a benefit because nothing does it like running.

A treadmill offers a lot of advantages but if your goal is to really push yourself and burn calories then outdoor running is the way to go.




Here is a look at a recent study:

http://news.menshealth.com/treadmill-vs-outdoors/2012/11/11/

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