All the 'rules of thumb' say to set the incline at x% to stimulate outside running.
I'll run on the treadmill an any of 1-2 times a week during the worst 6 months of winter up here. Every other run is outside, when safe to do so.
I'm basically breaking the ultimate treadmill rule, no?
The rule is 1% but my College Coach would make us run at 3% with 2 more miles than if we ran outside. He always said that the treadmill created weakness and that you should make it more difficult to choose the treadmill.
3% is better than running outside.
Keep it on the 'mill!
I keep it at 0%, I never understood why ppl bump up incline..
Most treadmills are so badly calibrated that it makes no sense to talk about incline vs outdoor running.
No what.
WORST 6 months of winter up here?
Just how many months of winter do you have up there?
you're all a bunch of idiots wrote:
Most treadmills are so badly calibrated that it makes no sense to talk about incline vs outdoor running.
True. Just go by heart rate. The main reason to go at a slightly higher incline is if the treadmill can't go fast enough. On the treadmills at my gym, 12 mph isn't even lactate threshold for me. (And I'm not even in sub-16 shape at the moment!)
I like the fast feeling of running at 0%. I've been trying to mix in some longer uphill running (like 4%) because I know it's good for me, but it's just not nearly as enjoyable.
I agree. I keep it at 0% and just run faster. BUT - I put the fan on Hi for max wind resistance.