Buying A Treadmill? – 3 Reasons Not To

Considering the purchase of a treadmill? If you are thinking
about getting the benefits of a little running with the use of a
treadmill, think again. There are several reasons why you should
not use them. The fact is that you have several other
opportunities out there for you. If you plan to exercise, you
can purchase whatever exercise equipment you need to do so. But,
don’t waste your money. Here are some facts that you should
consider.

Why Not To Buy It

1. The pain- If you have used a treadmill in the past, you are
probably well aware of the pain they can cause. The surface you
are running on is hard and the impact can do some real damage to
your body. Not only are you likely to feel it in shin splints
but you’ll feel it in your knees as well as in your lower back.
The fact is that you are doing well for your body but you are
also doing bad for your body. Trading weight loss or muscle gain
for back aches and sprained knees in return may not be the best
way to go.

2. Outdoors is better- If you are the running type and can’t
live without it then do it outside. Not only is the clean air
good for you physically, but the fact is that the changes in the
incline is better running than any treadmill can provide. When
you run around your neighborhood, you’re more likely to have
varying slopes, and the running path is likely to change course.
This helps to push your heart just that much more. This is
especially true when you use a different route each time you
head out. You’ll get a better workout and best of all – it’s
free!

3. Choose an Elliptical- Okay, so you know why you shouldn’t go
with a treadmill but what do you use for indoor training then?
If you are going to run, use an elliptical. Sure, it’s not the
same as running outdoors but it offers a much healthier way of
exercising because of its lower impact on your body.

Leave the treadmill at the store. Get out, or buy an elliptical
instead and reap the rewards.

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