Treadmills are different than walking on a flat surface

[cleochatra]

but why?

I know when I walk on my treadmill I bloodied my toes because of weird shoe wear as a result last night. I must be stepping differently than when I walk on a flat surface? That or the belt pushes my shoe in a weird direction (back).

Also, on a flat surface, I can walk 4 mph... but on a treadmill I can only go 3.1 mph and it seems much more difficult!

What's up with that action, Jackson?


Help me work this out, baybee.

[hther]

agree with you

I went out and bought me a nice new treadmill also...and DO NOT like it at all. :nono I have tried and tried to give it a chance but I guess I just need more stimulation. I also, like you, get very sore feet on it. I just decided to spend NO more $$'s on foolish things and continue to get what I need at the gym.

[2big4mysize]

well it could be your brand of treadmill

does it have a padded deck?

Are you landing on your heels and rolling up onto your toes to push off for ther next step?

Are you holding on and leaning over or walking your normal stride with your arms and hips swinging? Those new to treadmilling have the fear factor (fear of falling off the back) tensing up their muscles


Are you starting off slow and increasing the speed as you go you don"t start your walk outside at 4MPH you start walking and speed up to your normal pace do you do that on your treadmill or do you just say 4MPH :yikes :yikes oh my gosh that is too fast and push buttons to slow down? If you do then start at say 2.5 and after 2-3 min increase it to 3 if you are handleing that increase it to 3.2 in a min or two and keep upping it as you go.

[Emo_Boy]

I am not an expert on treadmills but I know my sis has one and hers is nice ... she payed about 2,500 and I like hers.

[starlightg0ddess]

Re: Treadmills are different than walking on a flat surface

but why?

I know when I walk on my treadmill I bloodied my toes because of weird shoe wear as a result last night. I must be stepping differently than when I walk on a flat surface? That or the belt pushes my shoe in a weird direction (back).

Also, on a flat surface, I can walk 4 mph... but on a treadmill I can only go 3.1 mph and it seems much more difficult!

What's up with that action, Jackson?


Help me work this out, baybee.

Cleo I adore your pictures
you are sooo cute :hug :hug

[sadie147]

I think it's because a treadmill 'propels' you sort of, you land different? I hate running on a treadmill, even tthough that was where i actually started my running. Now that i've run outside that's my preference (though becuase of winter here I have no choice but the treadmill at the momen). Also are you walking on an incline? that could be it too... I find that when i run on a tread mill i get knee pain that i don't outside and i've figured it's just the way i land.

I'd highly recommend going to a running specialty store and being properly fitting for walking/running shoes. They really do know they're stuff there, and the prices are pretty much in line with the athletic stores. They can check your pronation, size width etc and recommend a good brand.

[segdoh]

Set your treadmill to a slight incline - the first or second lowset setting to more closely mimic the effect of walking on a flat real surface.

[cmcole]

I was thinking of looking into a treadmill, because I find that after a while my feet get tired on the elliptical machine.

My theory is that it is because they really do not get to move - they are just on the pedals (if that's what you call them) - almost like a bike - you just don't get the same movement you do when you walk or run (either outdoors or on a treadmill).

Of course, my hubby says you have to also look at the "deck" size - there's such a variety out there, and you don't want one that doesn't allow for any (or very little) movement.