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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Cardio, including running, is one of the most reliable and well-researched tools we have for preserving and improving heart health. While cardiovascular wellbeing and disease prevention should be ...