Regular use of Treadmill

[adampaul]

Hi, 

I am going to the gym for weight loss, where I run the Treadmill regularly. One of my friends asks me to avoid the treadmill to use regularly. I usually run for 20 minutes on the treadmill, should I avoid the treadmill? 
 Please guys, give your suggestions on this.

Thanks

[saevel25]

3 hours ago, adampaul said:

Hi, 

I am going to the gym for weight loss, where I run the Treadmill regularly. One of my friends asks me to avoid the treadmill to use regularly. I usually run for 20 minutes on the treadmill, should I avoid the treadmill? 
 Please guys, give your suggestions on this.

Thanks

I would put running on a treadmill as similar to isometric. It's a simple, repetitive movement, that isn't necessarily how your body is going to run under natural conditions. A person who runs outside needs to adjust to uneven terrain, and they tend to run differently than on a treadmill.

The question is, does repeatedly running on a treadmill do more harm than good. Possibly, depending if you switch to running outside. I know that I do not run outside well because I spent most of my life running on a treadmill. 

There is some claims that a treadmill is bad for your joints since it promotes an unnatural running motion. The treadmill is pulling your feet backwards and you are not really engaging your legs as much as you normally would running outside.

[amished]

There's been plenty of people that train on a treadmill (myself included).  As long as you don't run too far too fast, you should be just fine.  Basically if you're used to 10 miles per week, or whatever number you're running, don't just double it out of nowhere as that will be the cause of your injury rather than being on a treadmill.  

All in all, it's better for your aerobic fitness to run than to not run.

[NM Bruce]

Does your gym have rowers?  I have a Concept2 in my basement that I like a lot; more muscle mass is engaged over a wider range of movement, low-impact, and you can dial up the intensity and/or duration as much as you want.

[adampaul]

I have read on the internet that the hard surface of the treadmill harms your kneecap or joints. Different people have different opinions, My gym mates advised me it's not harmful when you do it 3-4 days a week. I usually run the treadmill for 15 to 20 minutes, I set the limit of 20 minutes on the treadmill after that it automatically slows down. 

[JCrane]

On 7/18/2018 at 1:06 AM, adampaul said:

Hi, 

I am going to the gym for weight loss, where I run the Treadmill regularly. One of my friends asks me to avoid the treadmill to use regularly. I usually run for 20 minutes on the treadmill, should I avoid the treadmill? 
 Please guys, give your suggestions on this.

Thanks

I think that depends on a couple of things. One being : Do you enjoy being on a treadmill ? Being consistent in our workouts means we look forward to them. They need to be somewhat enjoyable or at least the results need to be. How do you feel when you are done ?

The other thing I would question is your body. How are your knees responding ? Are they sore after the workout. How are your hips ? Your body knows more then any trainer. Listen to it. .

If you looking to lose weight I, personally would look to my diet before I would exercise for losing weight. I would include exercise as part of a health routine, but moving toward foods that are more nutrient dense can give the body more fuel to burn during exercise and then the systems are working together toward greater health, which should be the goal in my opinion.

Hope this helps

16 hours ago, adampaul said:

I have read on the internet that the hard surface of the treadmill harms your kneecap or joints. Different people have different opinions, My gym mates advised me it's not harmful when you do it 3-4 days a week. I usually run the treadmill for 15 to 20 minutes, I set the limit of 20 minutes on the treadmill after that it automatically slows down. 

you look just like Michael Keaton

[adampaul]

@JCrane
Yes, I enjoy my running with music it becomes more interesting for me. In the beginning, it's very hard to run on the treadmill but now It's easy for me. 

After the running, my joints or knee has pain but not that bad that I can't do the other exercise. It's bearable and I think its normal thing after some time, I feel normal.

Ohh Thanks for "Michael Keaton" ...☺️

Edited July 20, 2018 by adampaul

[No Mulligans]

On 7/18/2018 at 11:05 AM, NM Bruce said:

Does your gym have rowers?  I have a Concept2 in my basement that I like a lot; more muscle mass is engaged over a wider range of movement, low-impact, and you can dial up the intensity and/or duration as much as you want.

+1  Why not use the rower?  Engage more muscles, less wear and tear on the body, improves flexibilty, works the core too, more cardio intensity with less perceived effort.

[BaconNEggs]

On ‎7‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 2:05 PM, NM Bruce said:

Does your gym have rowers?  I have a Concept2 in my basement that I like a lot; more muscle mass is engaged over a wider range of movement, low-impact, and you can dial up the intensity and/or duration as much as you want.

Man, I LOVED the Concept2 when I used to have it. I'd row 3 times a week at high intensity (sprints, HIIT style) and once a week I would do low intensity distance.

If he's not familiar with rowing, though, it's important to understand the proper motion, as I see a lot of people trying to use mostly their arms and shoulders instead of engaging their full body. When done right, it's the best full body exercise around imo.

[JCrane]

10 hours ago, adampaul said:

@JCrane
Yes, I enjoy my running with music it becomes more interesting for me. In the beginning, it's very hard to run on the treadmill but now It's easy for me. 

After the running, my joints or knee has pain but not that bad that I can't do the other exercise. It's bearable and I think its normal thing after some time, I feel normal.

Ohh Thanks for "Michael Keaton" ...☺️

It sounds to me like you have answered your own question. Continue using the treadmill and pay attention to the joints. If you get sustained pain, back off a bit and add something else that does not give you pain. By pain I hope you mean discomfort not real pain. Good Luck

[adampaul]

Yes, Thanks for response and time that give me confidence that I am doing fine.

[rami999]

20 mins, 5 or 4 times a weak