treadmill worth it or no?

I have a treadmill and love it but for very specific reasons: it was bought when my kids were babies, because I could use it for a 30 minute run while the kids were napping. I used to run regularly pre-kids, so I needed a way to run even when there was no way to get out of the house. I would not have invested into a treadmill if I did not already love running or if I had the option to run outside.

I find the treadmills that most people buy, the relatively cheap ones are terrible. You would be much better off either signing up for the gym or running outside.

I think people generally view overweight runners with a little extra measure of admiration. I certainly do.

williamburboss wrote: »

I feel too fat to run outside.

You're not.

Get out there.

I understand how you feel. I walk outside but not sure I would feel confident to run. The winter is also coming and I do live in a climate where that is sometimes a deterrent. The mall sounds like a great idea but I work early, so no time to do it before work. I am considering a treadmill and an elliptical for my basement. Making a little workout room my whole family could use.

I brought a treadmill i love mune cuz i can still watch tv and ii dont get home till late in the evening and wiuldnt go out on the streets were i live on my own i also found i could watch all 5he soaps and a film without realizing how long i have been on it yes they are bulky but who cares im still moving lol

You couldn't pay me good money to run on a treadmill. So boring! Run outside. So much better and it's free. I do have s rowing machine that I love and it takes up much less space. Great workout too.

I love my treadmill. I honestly don't think I would be doing as good as I am if I didn't have it.

I don't do the outdoorsy thing because where I live, it's usually really hot and humid, which makes it miserable being outside. If I go in the mornings or afternoons, the mosquitoes eat me alive. Plus, because I work at home, sometimes 8-12 hours sitting per day, I can easily get up and do 1/2 mile every so often. I wouldn't ever do that if I was limited to going out.

I do go for walks at night with my dog, but not super long ones. I just don't care for running around my neighborhood. Another plus is that my treadmill inclines to 12% and my neighborhood's sidewalks don't.

Oh, and Netflix. I lost 40 pounds while watching the entire 10 seasons of Supernatural. LOL I made a rule for myself that I could not watch it unless I was walking. I'm catching up on The Walking Dead right now.

I bought my wife a treadmill for $50, spent $8 on treadmill lubricant and it is as good as new. It has no fancy features, and only hits 8mph or so, but that is faster than we can run for any significant length of time. If you want one, they can be had for cheap/free as people can't get rid of them.

However, a) they aren't needed for weight loss (neither is running in general), b) there is no such thing as too fat to run/walk outside. So, do whatever you want.

I run on it maybe once per week (after the Ultimate season ended), mostly when the kids are home and I can't get out of the house and I overate and I need to burn the calories back off to stick to my plan. I use it so infrequently, and I run so slow, that it has maybe contributed 1-2lb of weight loss out of my 38lb total so far (even all of my exercise combined would only account for 8-10lb of my weight loss). I also do it because I would like to increase endurance so I can both do an obstacle course run next year along with being more competitive in Ultimate.

I prefer to run outside, but we do own a treadmill. I use it when the weather is bad or if I'm working out before work and its still dark. I don't mind the dark too much if its evening because my husband will run with me, but he doesn't run with me if I go in the morning.

I watch movies on my phone to help with the boredom and keep the runs short (usually 3 miles or less).

I ran 4 miles on one last night

It was cold and rainy and dark

Not feeling it outside

It is a good tool

I have a treadmill and it's helped me a lot in dropping 37lbs. I have 3 young kids and can't always get to the gym during the childcare hours. I either wake up early before my kids and get in a 30 minute walk/jog or do it after I get my kids to bed at 8:30am. I couldn't live without my treadmill. My advise is make sure you read reviews and spend the little extra for a longer tread length and stability.

Half the basements in America have a treadmill that is used for hanging laundry but nothing else.

Go out the door and walk around the block. If the weather is bad find somewhere protected to walk.

It's worth it if you know it won't turn into a towel hanger. I have my treadmill and I love it. It's very convenient. I love the fact that I can walk/run whenever the desire strikes, even in the middle of the night. I love that I don't have to carry water with me or buy expensive exercise clothes that are weather-specific. No cars/people/pets to avoid, no rocks to trip over, no obstacles... Just you, your thoughts, and probably an audiobook.

I've had mine for 3 years and I haven't fallen out of love with it yet. Now a good treadmill is a serious investment, so you need to make sure you like it before you buy one. I don't find it boring, but many people do. Try one at the gym or at a friend's place a few times first to see if you like it, and don't buy a cheap one if you end up deciding that it's for you, they're more trouble than they're worth. Also make sure to get a good warranty.