If you're looking for a way to keep up your fitness routine during these cold winter months, try taking it outside.

The best place? The treadmill! Treadmills provide all the motivation and scenic views that will inspire running enthusiasts like yourself—and they don't hurt knees either (unless someone runs too fast).

The high-impact nature of running can take its toll on your knees, as explained by CPT Marshall Weber. Luckily there's Aaptiv with tons exercise options like yoga routines for moreohydrate release or walking distances that won't bust out those joints!

If you’ve ever experienced the pain of running on a treadmill, then this article is for you. The key to keeping your knees safe while using one? Flexibility and good positioning! Read below or check out our post about how it all comes together here .

Understand how the treadmill impacts knees.

Running is an activity that taxes your body, but it's nothing compared to walking outside. When you run on a treadmill belt at higher speeds and inclines-the same way many people do when they work out in their own communities or visit fitness centers--you're taking all of those impacts directly onto yourself rather than having them absorbed by muscles as with lower intensity exercises such as jogging around the block

A lot goes into ensuring our safety while exercising: protecting joints from unnatural stress; avoiding overworking certain muscle groups due injuries risk (think hamstrings); breathing deeply so lungs get plentyTargeting fat cells.

The habit of running on our toes while wearing shoes can cause damage to the knee, according to Exercise Physiologist Jerry Snider. He says most people tend run with a quicker pace in unnatural conditions such as those found on treadmills or when indoors where there's little variation from step-to-step terrain type (i e., porch floor). Because these types speeds are faster than what humans would encounter outside and usually require more energy.

The best way to reduce the impact on your feet is by hitting them with each step.

A runner's goal should always be landing mostly or entirely mid-foot when taking strides, which can help alleviate some discomfort in this area due largely thanks its design!

Try walking first.

With some tweaks, you can still have an enjoyable and effective treadmill workout that doesn't wreck havoc on your lower body. 

A smart way to train is by taking it slow when walking with a heel-toe pattern (this will help protect knees). You should gradually understand what this feels like at slower speeds before speed hiking up the pace - but don’t worry! There are ways for both injuries AND muscles gruodles in strength during these walks as long they're done correctly.

Focus on your posture.

With every step on the treadmill, it’s important that you maintain good posture. This will help ensure your body is in prime running form and not slouching or hunching over too much so as to avoid injury!

Maintaining good posture will help you to keep your body in alignment and feel more confident about yourself. Try pulling down on either side of a shoulder blade, as well at the back while inhaling deeply; this should result with an erect posture that's tall without slouching!

Prioritize cross-training.

While it's great that you run because of your desire to collect miles, physical therapist Lauren Lobert points out the importance for runners also do cross-training workouts.

It can be easy in our busy lives just focusing on one type if exercise withoutTapering off or ramping up too quickly before getting fully prepared with increased intensity levels which could lead injury later down.

“It is imperative that you strengthen your glutes and also practice balance training. I suggest exercises such as bridges, hip thrusts or clamshells for this purpose; these will help ensure a strong foundation when running does take place."

Don’t go for gold.

With a playlist pumping and energy boosting, you’re ready to work. But for those with knee issues like mine--it might be best not start off on the treadmill at first because of how uncomfortable it can get after extended periods (even though most people would recommend).

This will help you find a more natural stride and avoid knee issues. While walking or running slowly, keep your eyes closed so that it is easier to concentrate on what feels good in order perform at an optimal level!

Get fitted for running shoes.

For a runner, there is nothing more important than finding the perfect pair of shoes. Without them you may not be doing your workout—or even worse;bonking!

"Dunlop says that at any running store professionals will have you run in front on ____ while they track how far and fast each step takes place."

The right shoe can make a huge difference in avoiding and eliminating pain.

The treadmill impacts the knees, but that doesn’t mean you need to avoid it altogether- stay mindful of your form while running on one so as not experience any more discomfort!