Are the sports effects of indoor jogging machines and outdoor jogging very different? Experts explain the difference between the two

The same is running. Some people are used to using jogging machines indoors, while others like to run outdoors, and these two methods actually bring different sports effects.

What is the difference between indoor jogging machines and outdoor jogging?

Japanese sports journalist Masato Sakai said in Women's Weekly that if you want to exercise your muscles and core muscles, you should choose to run outside.

The movement on the running machine seems to be very similar to outdoor running, but it is not the same.

On the jogger, the machine track will move by itself. The runner passively runs with the rhythm, while outside the joggers rely on the runner to independently develop their strength, and they have to face various "challenges" on the road, such as undulating road surfaces and lanes. Therefore, outdoor running has a higher strength and pays more energy consumption. If you want to effectively stimulate muscles, strengthen your legs and core strength, the effect of outdoor running is also better than that of running machines.

What kind of people are suitable for using indoor jogging machines?

Although outdoor running and fitness are better, Sakai Masato also reminds that in some cases, using indoor equipment is safer than forcing yourself to run outdoors.

For example, in hot summers, running in places with time can prevent heatstroke. If you are just practicing running or needing special protection for the knees and ankles, the running machine can also play a role in scrubbing.

If you want to strengthen the sports strength of the jogger, it is recommended to set the slope to 2 to 3%, which will achieve the same burden as outdoor running. Those who are more advanced can try a slope of about 10%, which can fully enhance the muscles on the buttocks and back thighs.