Treadmill and outdoor running deliver similar fitness benefits for most runners—miles count the same. Treadmill running can feel mentally and physically harder due to fixed pacing and lack of scenery.

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Treadmill and outdoor running deliver similar fitness benefits for most runners—miles ...

Plan a distraction. It’s a classic tip because it works. Set up a tablet on the treadmill so you can watch your favorite show ...

Ask a group of runners whether they’d rather run on a treadmill or outside, and you’ll probably get some very strong opinions. Some can’t stand the boredom of indoor miles, while others love the ...

It’s easy to dread hard workouts when the weather forces you to take them indoors. Easy runs on the treadmill may not seem so bad because you can easily put on a podcast or playlist, and zone out for ...

I’m sure most runners who wake up to bone-chilling temperatures or whiteout conditions don’t even bat an eye as they simply take their planned miles indoors to the treadmill. But not me. In fact, on ...

The treadmill isn't necessarily easier, but it can sure feel easier. There's a pervasive myth that the treadmill “moves your feet” and thus makes running easier, but that’s not true. However, if you ...

I love running, but I'm not a fast runner by any means, and I have no desire to be. I do want to be an efficient runner, though, and the two often go hand in hand. Having taken three months away from ...