Running on a treadmill or outside offers similar fitness benefits—learn which feels harder, when to choose each, and how to start training consistently.

Getting some miles in on your feet has a ton of benefits. Previous Prevention reporting found that running can lower blood sugar, boost cardiovascular health, build muscle, support healthy bones, and ...

With shorter days, colder temps, and the possibility of black ice lurking on the pavement, moving your run indoors might be looking a lot more appealing. But it can also bring up the question: Is ...

Which is better, running on the ground or running on a treadmill? The answer depends on what you are training for and on local weather conditions (such as ice, heat, pollution). Most people either ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Is the treadmill ...

Don’t think I’m crazy. I’m a runner who when the pandemic started – in an effort to avoid physical contact with strangers – began running circles in my two-car garage. Five minutes clockwise, then ...

Running is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay in shape. All it takes is some basic gear, motivation and a place to run, whether that’s a city sidewalk, local track or treadmill. But if ...