I have been using a treadmill in the rainy weather, and my right knee (always prone to injury- tracking issuse I think) is really complaining. It's an old treadmill but wondered if using a treadmill isn't great for the knees?
Perhaps it's just that it's a rubbish machine?
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I am trying to find paths locally with wood chip ... I’m fortunately to live in a rural area.
I really love running though so I will seek the perfect surface. Ses I think finding the right trainer is v important too. Using cloud trainers at the moment- I was unsure as the soles are a bit unusual and quite hard, but light and seem to be doing the job.
I also think a little bit of weight loss (I’m not over weight or under) but may help too.
In addition to providing a cardio workout similar to running effort, despite the fact it employs gravity, as there's no upward ground force, stress upon joints remains minimal.
After a summer of running, its use not only strengthens and develops quads and calves (replacing lost muscle mass) its use ensures that running related injuries become less common-place.
As I say to many, dismiss use of the StairMaster at your peril.