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12min mile vs running in place.

blah2989
blah2989 Posts: 338 Member
edited January 30 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys quick question. On the exercise calculator it says running the 12 min mile and running in place for 12 minutes burns the SAME amount of calories. I definitely feel like I get a better work out running the mile than I do running inside (in "place"- i dont rly run in place; just inside) I jog both. Is it the same? Is the calculator accurate? Thanks!

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  • jeannemarie333
    jeannemarie333 Posts: 214 Member
    I don't know the answer, but it's a great question. My sense is that you get a better workout running the actual mile, but am interested to hear what others say.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    running in place is actually really hard.

    and really boring. much like a treadmill
  • toothpastechica
    toothpastechica Posts: 250 Member
    i'm not an expert, but I would assume with running outside there are other factors that might make it a more satisfying work out....like slight inclines, change in surface, change in scenery helping you mentally enjoy the workout....if any of these are factors I supposed you might burn a few more running outside, but I wouldn't think it would be a WHOLE LOT different then a treadmill.
  • blah2989
    blah2989 Posts: 338 Member
    I agree. Ithink I run faster running the mile as opposed to running in place. I do run up and down hills as well as in the heat and I would think thats a factor. ( Not to mention Im running with my dog- which is practically stregnth training when he pulls LOL)
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