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Which form of exercise has less impact on your joints running on the street or running on a treadmill?
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∙ 14y ago
From the opinion of one who has run on everything from dirt trails, to gravel paths, to treadmills, roads, grass and sidewalks, these are my discoveries: Treadmill running should be done as rarely as possible. Some treadmills are lighter on your joints than others, but my legs hurt far more often in the winter due to treadmill running than during any other seasons. Street running is relatively easy on your joints, which was much to my surprise initially, but it is obvious that it does less to deteriorate your legs. My preferred surface on which to run is a trail, so if you have trails near you choose that first. The exception is, on relatively long runs, trails can get repetitive. I do my long runs on roads. But back to the initial question, running on the street has much less impact on one's joints than running on a treadmill.
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Is there more benefit running on a compact treadmill compared to running on a trail or course?
Running on a treadmill will offer less impact on your knees and joints, but wouldn't you rather jog or run on an outdoor trail where you can get fresh air and experience nature?
What is an elliptical machine?
An elliptical machine is basically a cross between a treadmill and an exercise bike. The motion of the legs on this stationary machine simulate walking or running and provide an excellent cardio workout without causing excess pressure to your joints.
Positive effects of exercise on the skeletal system?
the joints are more stabilized, the flexibility of the joints are increased
Is running on a treadmill better or worse than running on pavement for your knees?
It is better than running on pavement for your joints and knees.
Which type of exercise can be hard on the joints?
high impact
Is it as beneficial to exercise in the pool as it is to say walking the track?
It depends on what you do. Swiming works more muscle groups than running which makes it a better all around exercise. Swimming is also low impact which is better for your joints than running.
Is running on a treadmill better for your body than on cement?
Yes. Running on cement will hurt your knees in the long run and will cause many joint problems later in life. Running on a treadmill allows comfort for your joints and knees to relax.
Do you prefer to use the elliptical or the treadmill when you workout?
I prefer to used the elliptical during workouts. The elliptical offers low-impact on joints while giving the same benifits as the treadmill.
How do elliptical machines compare to other exercise equipment?
There is no difference between an elliptical exercise machine and a elliptical cross trainer they are the same thing. Both are stationary exercise units that simulate running, using the stairs or walking without putting the pressure on the joints.
What can elliptical do for you?
Elliptical trainers are a great way of giving your whole body an excellent low impact workout. Not only can you work on most major muscle groups within your body, but they also give an excellent cardiovascular workout. Because of the way that the work they put very little stress on your joints, infact there is much less impact on your joints than if you were using a treadmill or were running outdoors.
How regular exercise effect on the joints?
Regular exercise if carried out sensibly can have a positive effect on the joints as it can help to strengthen them. It is important to warm up and cool down before exercising to prevent injury.
Is running a good cross training exercise for the heart?
Running is an awesome workout for your heart. Make sure you run on the grass and not concrete so your joints don't take a beating, even the tracks made for running are not good on your joints.
