Is it better to run on a treadmill or outside?

Question

which one would i burn more calories and fat?

Answer 1

According to my heartrate monitor I always burn more calories OUTSIDE than on the treadmill.

Running on a treadmill is much EASIER than running outside because it's a much softer surface than the ground so it's easier on your knees.  It's also easier to run on the treadmill because it keeps you at an even speed and sometimes the treadmill almost pushes you along when you're getting tired.

I like running outside the most because it's not as boring and I like the fresh air.  

Answer 2

Outside because first of all you get to enjoy the scenery instead of being crowded with crud in the house, and second of all, you get MORE exercise running outside because when you step on the floor, the floor doesn't bring you to the next step like a treadmill does so running outside is much better for you. :)

Answer 3

I dont think it would make a difference, as long as you are running the same. Outside would probably be more enjoyable while a treadmill may be more productive and motivational.

Answer 4

it doesnt matter it just depends on how fast your run or how hard you work on it.

Answer 5

I don't think anyone has a precise computation of calories burned on treadmills as opposed to outdoors, but I can say that treadmills are a distinct advantage in convenience when they're in your home, because you can use them in any state of dress or undress and you don't have to worry about traffic or personal safety. Besides, they seem to register less shock to the body than the street pave does. The outdoors have the advantage of better air circulation and more things, people and places to see.

Answer 6

Outside, running in a park or a trail is so much mroe different than running on a treadmill, you see more, learn more, and feel more of the environment, you feel great and wonderful when your running outside, and your breathing fresh air, also you feel different and time seems to fly when your running outside. Such as you see a tree with leaves falling, overtime you see new leaves and flowers growing, the beauty of socirty. While running on you treadmill, everyday is the same, running on the treadmill will slowly bored you, and running outside, you can always run with a friend or a group, which makes running funner, at no cost. That is why running outside is better. Good luck! :)

Answer 7

Outside! Inside there is air condition and less motivation. Treadmills also have more shock on the knees and hips.  Outside is also more enjoyable.

Answer 8

In my own personal opinion. I think you would burn more calories on a treadmill. theres just somethign different when u run on a treadmill. It makes you feel like u can run more. Its good to run outside because of the fresh air and everything but running on a treadmill is more motivational. You get more done. Plus a treamill has different kinds of features that will make u burn calories faster. Good luck ;]