Is running in place a good alternative or substitute to a treadmill?
January 28th, 2009 | by DistanceRunner |michelle i asked:
Can’t afford a personal treadmill and going to the gym is expensive and inconvenient also. running around my neighborhood isn’t so safe either. Could i run in place to substitute running on a treadmill?
Can’t afford a personal treadmill and going to the gym is expensive and inconvenient also. running around my neighborhood isn’t so safe either. Could i run in place to substitute running on a treadmill?
9 Responses to “Is running in place a good alternative or substitute to a treadmill?”
By Marie on Jan 30, 2009 | Reply
I honestly do not think it is as good. Maybe save up they have some cheap ones at Wal-mart.
By BabeHeart on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
It’s not as good, but better than nothing. Can you not drive to someplace more safe to run like a park or a school with a track?
By dolly_peanutte on Feb 4, 2009 | Reply
yea you can run in place or like around your living room. or play DDR, it burns tons of calories&it’s fun!! :O) xoxoxo
By Voice Of Experience on Feb 8, 2009 | Reply
Why not try an aerobic step? How about jumping rope? Calisthenics?
By cheri h on Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
cardio is cardio
By Lori B on Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
Can you use a school’s track or run at the park? I used to live in a not-so-safe neighborhood and I would drive to the beach and run there.
By Marcie H on Feb 12, 2009 | Reply
YES, as long as you keep your heart rate up to at least 140 and keep up your time limit. I feel it is as good as a tread mill. however, there are other exercises that are even better. one is swimming. HOWEVER, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP UP YOUR PACE. Often in a pool with children this is hard. Keep going, it is a pretty good exercise and certainly better than none.
By D.C on Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
No. I’ve tried. It’s not the same as running because you’re not taking any strides.
By Joycee on Feb 14, 2009 | Reply
No its not..Just turn up the radio and dance around the house…