Alternate to running on treadmil ?

I personally can't stand running. I much prefer cycling. If you get a decent bike and a trainer you can use the bike outside and inside on the trainer.

Cycling is less impact on the feet and still a cardio workout. I prefer it to (as @queenliz99 said) the dreadmill, mostly because I get terribly bored.

Try rowing. I really enjoy it. I have an old knee injury that doesn't like impact exercise. I row about 5-6 days per week and so far so good. Burns crazy calories too

Stationary bike with tension adjustments can burn a lot of calories if you work at it.

Try the elliptical, easy on the knees and feet. The last time i went hiking, the arch of my foot began to hurt to the point i could not even walk without pain. So i have to stay away from running and hiking until it gets better (Dr's. orders). But the elliptical is, in my opinion a good choice and you can burn the calories you want as well.

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Run outside!

^^^ That's my preference but I also row regularly a x-training and it's probably one of the few things that can give you burns close to running (and, if done properly, you're getting a great, full body cardio workout)

If you do decide to go with a stationary bike don't fall into the trap of grinding it out slowly on high resistance (unless you're intentionally trying to mimic hill climbing) try to keep your cadence around the 90rpm range (same with rowing, avoid grinding it out at a low stroke rate, at least until you've developed impeccable form)

Make sure your shoes fit well, get some prosthetics (inserts) if you must. That really made all the difference for me. The elliptical is a good alternative, swimming is an excellent alternative as well and helps with breath control. Plus, swimming is such a different activity to running, using different muscle groups.

I have planterfacitis in one foot and I can do the elliptical in bare feet without problems. Running outside is also much less painful than a treadmill.

You can try walking outdoor or eliptical

Elliptical at a high pace, 180 to 200 spm, or 7 to 8 mph

Sounds like you have an arch problem - something like plantar fasciitis. Make sure you have correct arch support, stretch your calves frequently, and make sure you don't use your running shoes for anything but running. If you can, get a gait analysis done for your running form. May need to be tweaked. Other indoor exercises include spinning, elliptical, swimming and rowing. All can produce high calorie burn.

Try a stepmill. It will kick your butt. Or if you really want to go there, find a Jacob's Ladder. It is THE most intensive cardio I have ever done, bar none.