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treadmill vs track

missheidi
missheidi Posts: 465 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
How much longer do I run on the treadmill at a 1% incline if I can't get to the track? 50% longer? 25% longer? any ideas?

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  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    ahh, geez, I never thought about it, I'd guess maybe 10 to 20% longer maybe? I usually say as long as you can go without causing injury or until your time is up. :tongue:
  • KendalBeee
    KendalBeee Posts: 2,269 Member
    I'm not a walking/running girl (yet). whats the difference?
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    I'm not a walking/running girl (yet). whats the difference?

    the track is outside, so there's wind resistance, also, you have to engage your core more when you run outside so your whole body works slightly harder (balance). And if you have to deal with any weather, then it's even harder.
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    Really that's odd I have a harder time running on a treadmill... I hate that machine I love the outdoors, scenery it really helps me to stay distracted hahaha
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    Really that's odd I have a harder time running on a treadmill... I hate that machine I love the outdoors, scenery it really helps me to stay distracted hahaha

    preference and perception makes a big difference. If you enjoy the gym environment, or where ever your treadmill is, then that will probably seem easier. But physically speaking, the treadmill is the easier of the two environments.
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