This article was originally published on Centr.com
There are hundreds of reasons running on a treadmill is good for you, but we know you don’t have time for that.
Here’s a round-up of our top reasons you should go for a run (or walk) on a treadmill today.
- Build cardiovascular endurance
Better cardiovascular endurance improves your exercise performance as well as your everyday mobility. The stronger your heart, the stronger you are overall.
- Reduce your risk of disease
Regular exercise helps you reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer and more.
- Run or walk – the choice is yours
Don’t feel like running but still need to stretch your legs? Go for a brisk walk on your treadmill instead.
- Quit worrying about the weather
Bucketing down outside? Get your daily workout in without having to deal with the elements.
- Control all the variables of your run
Hate running up steep hills or waiting for traffic at intersections? Now you don’t have to deal with them.
- Easily set the workout you want to do
Want to do interval training, an endurance run or a fast walk (or all of the above)? Just a few button presses will get you there.
- Less impact on your joints
Running on a treadmill is a great low-impact, joint-friendly workout – especially if you’re floating on Centr’s Cloud Cushion technology.
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- Improve your VO2 max
Interval training – a perfect match for the treadmill – is a great way to improve your VO2 max. That’s the maximum amount of oxygen your body can take in and use during exercise.
- Relieve stress
Treadmill running (as with most forms of exercise) releases endorphins – natural chemicals that help lower stress.
- Improve your running form
Running on a treadmill lets you better analyze your form without distractions. Tip: remember to stand up straight and avoid looking down, which can curve your back and shoulders.
- Improve your mood
Endorphins also help improve your mood – even five minutes of aerobic exercise on the treadmill can help you feel better.
- Monitor and improve your running cadence
Running cadence is the number of steps you take per minute. With a constant speed set on the treadmill, you can better calculate your cadence and how it improves over time.
- Track your fitness progress
Most modern treadmills (including the Centr RUNR and RUNR-S) help monitor your heart rate as you exercise, so you can track your fitness level as it improves.
- Improve your brain function
Looking to boost your memory, attention, planning and more? A quick 10-minute run could help with that.
- Improve your sleep
Regular physical exercise helps to improve your sleep quality – just don’t do it an hour before bed.
- Accessible way to burn calories
A treadmill is a convenient way to burn calories, no matter what type of workout you choose.
- Stop whenever you want
Stop your workout whenever you like – no need to double the distance by running home.
- Your choice of entertainment
When you’re on a treadmill, you’re safe to put whatever you like on the screen – a TV show, a podcast, or even a Centr meditation for a more mindful experience.
- Fitness for the whole family
Treadmills are family-friendly, and can also be a gateway to a more robust exercise plan.
- Treadmills are home-friendly
Go the distance from your own home with the Centr RUNNR and RUNNR-S. Easily unbox and set up the treadmill by hand – no tools needed.
