If you walk or run regularly as your form of cardio, it's important to exercise on all types of surfaces. Doing so offers varying degrees of shock absorption for your joints and feet, so mixing your exercise terrain strengthens the muscles around your hips, knees, and ankles in different ways. Instead of sticking to the treadmill all the time, try to alternate your workouts between pavement, grass, dirt trails, sand, track, and your beloved treadmill.
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Fit Tip: Mix Up Your Terrain
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This is so true. I walk 3 days a week in the city, with tons of hills. But a few weeks ago, I went hiking for 2 hours and was sore for days - guess my body wasn't used to the uneven terrain.
1Who would willingly run on the TM!?
I only run on the
DREADmill if it's too dark or too icy outside .. otherwise, I'm outside! It is a good idea to mix it up though, especially if you - like me - stick to pavement most of the time.
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