Treadmill????

[johnny boy68 11,726]

Lab you never told the forum about the zumba classes you go to did you.

[forest of dean redneck 11,634]

Lab you never told the forum about the zumba classes you go to did you.

i dont think even sir mix alot had that it mind when he wrote his song

[gnasher16 30,216]

When I started at a gym, my friends son (Sports and fitness trainer) told me the opposite of that saying for basic beginners cardio to steer clear of the running machine as it's bad for the joints in the long run (especially when carrying excess weight!). He said on a treadmill your joints impact together in the same place everytime causing more localised wear but when running outside the terrain subtly changes and so joints impact at slightly differant points everytime.

 

Its a fair point and of course its a debate that has gone on since the time treadmills came out.....for every plus theres a minus and all told i personally think it just comes down to personal preference for anyone apart from a competetive distance runner.

As regards joint impact proper commercial grade treadmills have a cushioned layer beneath the belt ( the home ones out of Argos dont ).....this is essentially the difference between running outdoors in proper cushioned running shoes and running outdoors in a pair of plimsoles.

The reason footballers coming back after an injury for instance use a treadmill rather than natural terrain is so they can hook up a chest strap and monitor there pure fitness with minimal risk of joint injury....ie...treadmills offer a precise stride pattern and less risk.