cardio outside vs cardio in the gym

AsrarHussain
AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello whats your opinion on cardio in the gym vs outside I think cardio outside is harder and more benificial I think in the gym the machine assists you.
I am going to start jogging because I do boxing I need my cardio up I was thinking of doing 3-4 mile jogs 4 days week

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  • fannyfrost
    fannyfrost Posts: 756 Member
    I think there are reasons for an indoor workout vs an outdoor workout also. My daughter loves running, but has terrrible allergies that give her a rash when she is outside, especially sweating.

    Personally, I don't like running, but I like to dance, so I take Zumba and other dance type aerobics.

    If I must use a machine, it is the elliptical and I set the tension and move it. I can definitely feel it.

    FYI, I have been told treadmills are not good for knees because they pull your leg back.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Outside is better than inside any non-rainy day of the week. Only reason to stay in the gym is if you're rehabilitating and need that control. Or I guess allergies. Just wear waterproof sunblock
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I'll always choose running outdoors over the treadmill.

    also based zyzz; forever mirin'
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    yusaku02 wrote: »
    I'll always choose running outdoors over the treadmill.

    also based zyzz; forever mirin'

    I get bored cardio indoors being door HIIT indoors boring going to go outside and do it fresh air and sights to see also

    Forever Ever miring good to see another Zyzz fan brah
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    cardio inside is boring...I do it only in the winter when the weather is too bad to ride...and it has to be pretty bad.
  • DesertGunR
    DesertGunR Posts: 187 Member
    I go for outside because of better scenery. The machines do not add any assistance, though depending on the machine, they can limit range of motion or provide more control and if needed add a measurable amount of resistance, which if you are trying to rehab can be useful.

    So it is really your personal preference.

    Good Luck!
  • shabaity
    shabaity Posts: 792 Member
    I prefer indoor cardio mostly due to asthma complications with out door allergies in the warm part of the year and it being too cold during that 2 months it's not warm were I live.
  • bhawk102
    bhawk102 Posts: 36 Member
    Walking outside and exploring is fun or biking. But when it comes to running or jogging I prefer to have a consistent pace with a treadmill
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    It's completely personal preference. I like running outside in the evenings or early morning when it's a bit dark when I can. I normally can't due to work schedules so if I have to do cardio at home it's walking on the treadmill. I am not a video or group class person.

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