Many of us will stick to running on the treadmill due to the convenience factor. We either have one in our homes or have access to one at the gym. We find it convenient because we don’t have to go out of our way to run on one. Whereas if you choose to go on a traditional run, you must go outside. And that takes a lot of effort, especially on extremely hot or extremely cold days. But, just how similar are the two? The answer may shock you!

Running on a treadmill may feel somewhat easier physically because the ground is being pulled underneath you and there isn’t any wind resistance. However, running outside demands more from your body because you’re doing all the work by pushing off with both your feet without the help of the moving belt.