Running on the treadmill vs jogging in the street

Runners are well aware that in the hall to run much more pleasant: in the side of not chopping, throat does not dry, do not choke - you run for fun at least 5 km, at least 10. But we need only to go out, and then happy and light lapping of a thousand kilometers just suddenly turn into torture. Today we understand why this is happening, and find out how exercise helps burn more calories.

If we compare the running in the gym and running on the street, it seems that few differences: both related to cardio, the muscles involved are the same. And if it is on track with a special coating the stadium, the more and the surface is almost the same. But a more detailed comparison is that there is a difference. And significantly!

Weather

Treadmill

The rooms are almost always the same "weather conditions". Sometimes it is a little cooler or hotter, but it is corrected by adjusting air conditioner settings. If you have problems breathing: Curved nasal septum, sinusitis and frequent sinusitis, or you often ill with bronchitis, the treadmill may be your salvation, as breathe while running in the room much easier. It is unlikely that you Pick up bronchitis at 23 without a headwind and the correct choice of clothing.

If you want to simulate wind resistance, increase the angle of incline of the treadmill by 1 degree.

Street

On the street has it all: the sun and the wind, and humidity and different temperatures. Physical sensations - a separate issue, as in the hall at a constant temperature and humidity, you are unlikely to begin watering eyes, dry up the nasopharynx, or, conversely, water will flow from the nose. All this makes it a bit and prevents run on the street more difficult in terms of feelings and stress.

injury rate

Treadmill

Despite the fact that the surface of the tread is flat and made of the correct material injury to it happen. You can subtract a few clicks of a button the tempo or change the angle of the simulator, but constantly repeated runs at the same pace and in the course of the same time give a strain on the same muscles and joints, as under his feet does not change the landscape (more about injuries on the treadmill can be read in this article).

Street

Injuries occur in the street for several reasons: the wrong running surface (concrete slabs or asphalt) or banal inattention (holes, roots, ice and so on). But, on the other hand, it is a constantly changing landscape provides variety of load on your feet and in general the whole body. That is, you do not hammer away constantly on the same points, and is constantly changing, and the load, and then, what muscles longer included in the work.

Number of calories burned

Treadmill

On the track around you, the weather conditions (if you can call room and air conditioning) and the winter and summer are practically identical. The heating season is sometimes reduced humidity, but it is easily aligned with the help of a humidifier, unless, of course, the treadmill should your home.

Keep in mind that the number of calories burned, mapped on the display of your treadmill (as well as other cardio) may be overstated by 15-20%.

Street

We already wrote about the factors that influence the amount of energy expended during exercise. It's cold outside - you spend more energy trying to heat the body. In the heat and humidity at high temperature of the body increases, the blood runs on cooling the body and muscles gets less oxygen, thereby increasing the load. Or the same wind that blows or behind you, helping and adjusting or brakes, blowing right in your face, and you have to work harder to overcome the resistance.

Some studies suggest that running in the street, on average burn 5% more calories compared to exercise on a treadmill. At 6 minutes pace per mile difference increases to 10%.

running technique

Treadmill

Running on the simulator teaches us not to make the broad steps. For example, if adults can be installed on a treadmill at their own pace, they run slower and move them becomes shorter, that is, increasing cadence.

Running on the track in the hall is not intended to promote the body forward, as the track itself is moving under your feet. This means that the load on the quadriceps muscle of the thigh much more load on the buttocks and hamstrings, as a result can lead to muscle imbalance.

Street

In the street under the supervision of a trainer can learn any technique races, and after a few lessons - practice independently. The main thing - to choose the right running surface.

Diversity

Treadmill

The beauty of the treadmill is that it can think for you. There's a variety of programs that allow you to select a target, and slowly but surely go for it. For example, you can choose a workout "Running in the hills" and ask yourself drop height and angle. No surprises! However, unpleasant surprises are also excluded.

Street

On the street, you can choose any route and run as much as you want. If it is not running in a circle in the school stadium, the passing landscape can be very diverse: from the streets of his native city to country trails - it all depends on your mood and opportunities.

As you can see, both options have both disadvantages and advantages. Of course, the pros at running in the street much more, except that wins the treadmill in terms of comfort. But in any case, to choose where to run, you will have, and no one bothers to alternate options, depending on the state of health and the weather conditions.