Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRunning outdoors is generally perceived as more challenging than on a treadmill due to factors such as having to propel oneself forward, air resistance, and varied terrain. Research indicates that treadmill running is physiologically easier, resulting in lower heart rate and oxygen consumption, although some individuals may perceive it as harder due to a lack of airflow or boredom. To better simulate outdoor conditions, setting a treadmill to a 1 per cent incline is recommended to account for the absence of air resistance. Studies suggest that outdoor running may lead to greater improvements in fitness and sprint speed compared to treadmill training over the same period. Both outdoor and treadmill running are effective for improving health and fitness, with outdoor running offering psychological benefits and treadmills providing a controlled environment suitable for specific training or injury recovery. In fullRunning on a treadmill vs outside: Here’s what the evidence saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The benefits of running outdoors vs indoors on a treadmill
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRunning outdoors is generally perceived as more challenging than on a treadmill due to factors such as having to propel oneself forward, air resistance, and varied terrain. Research indicates that treadmill running is physiologically easier, resulting in lower heart rate and oxygen consumption, although some individuals may perceive it as harder due to a lack of airflow or boredom. To better simulate outdoor conditions, setting a treadmill to a 1 per cent incline is recommended to account for the absence of air resistance. Studies suggest that outdoor running may lead to greater improvements in fitness and sprint speed compared to treadmill training over the same period. Both outdoor and treadmill running are effective for improving health and fitness, with outdoor running offering psychological benefits and treadmills providing a controlled environment suitable for specific training or injury recovery. In fullRunning on a treadmill vs outside: Here’s what the evidence saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
