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.
1. 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.
2. Reduce your risk of disease
Regular exercise helps you reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer and more.
3. 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.
4. Quit worrying about the weather
Bucketing down outside? Get your daily workout in without having to deal with the elements.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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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8. 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.
9. Relieve stress
Treadmill running (as with most forms of exercise) releases endorphins – natural chemicals that help lower stress.
10. 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.
11. Improve your mood
Endorphins also help improve your mood – even five minutes of aerobic exercise on the treadmill can help you feel better.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Improve your brain function
Looking to boost your memory, attention, planning and more? A quick 10-minute run could help with that.
15. Improve your sleep
Regular physical exercise helps to improve your sleep quality – just don’t do it an hour before bed.
16. Accessible way to burn calories
A treadmill is a convenient way to burn calories, no matter what type of workout you choose.
17. Stop whenever you want
Stop your workout whenever you like – no need to double the distance by running home.
18. 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.
19. Fitness for the whole family
Treadmills are family-friendly, and can also be a gateway to a more robust exercise plan.
20. 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.