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Does walking on a treadmill replicate the effects? Or is the slowly changing scenery and physical sensation of moving through/to somewhere a major part in the p

Does walking on a treadmill replicate the effects? Or is the slowly changing scenery and physical sensation of moving through/to somewhere a major part in the positive effects?

kderbyma 4y ago
I think physically it would be similar, but mentally it would not be the same. the act of going from a place to a new place is the real joy of walking because you observe as you go.
- pstuart 4y ago
  Also misses out on fresh air and possible sunshine.
  - rg111 4y ago
    Only if you live in a place where sunshine is pleasant. Treadmill has been a lifesaver for me and has finally let me have a consistent running/walking habit. Couldn't go out in the dawn as I am a night owl. When I managed that, winter (fog) or monsoon would ensue and mess with my routine. Treadmill saved me.
    - celrod 4y ago
      I use a treadmill desk and am a big fan. It's nice to walk for a few hours a day while on the computer. Stephen Wolfram takes this up another level by also walking outside for a while in nature with a laptop holder[0]. Anecdotally, he reports having a lower heart rate on days he does this. [0] https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-productive-life-some-details-of-my-personal-infrastructure/ https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-prod...
Mistletoe 4y ago
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20026572/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20026572/ >The results indicate that treadmill walking improves spatial and temporal gait characteristics more effectively than walking outdoors. At least in this study it seems better than walking outdoors for stroke victims. A lot of recent studies about the benefits of sunshine would lean me towards that way, but a treadmill is still super! For mood, it seems outdoor is best- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/well/move/for-exercise-nothing-like-the-great-outdoors.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/well/move/for-exercise-no...
nicbou 4y ago
I don't think so. A nice part of walking is observing nature or architecture. The sun and the fresh air are also great.

Does walking on a treadmill replicate the effects? Or is the slowly changing scenery and physical sensation of moving through/to somewhere a major part in the positive effects?

kderbyma 4y ago

I think physically it would be similar, but mentally it would not be the same. the act of going from a place to a new place is the real joy of walking because you observe as you go.

pstuart 4y ago
Also misses out on fresh air and possible sunshine.
- rg111 4y ago
  Only if you live in a place where sunshine is pleasant. Treadmill has been a lifesaver for me and has finally let me have a consistent running/walking habit. Couldn't go out in the dawn as I am a night owl. When I managed that, winter (fog) or monsoon would ensue and mess with my routine. Treadmill saved me.
  - celrod 4y ago
    I use a treadmill desk and am a big fan. It's nice to walk for a few hours a day while on the computer. Stephen Wolfram takes this up another level by also walking outside for a while in nature with a laptop holder[0]. Anecdotally, he reports having a lower heart rate on days he does this. [0] https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-productive-life-some-details-of-my-personal-infrastructure/ https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-prod...

Mistletoe 4y ago

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20026572/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20026572/ >The results indicate that treadmill walking improves spatial and temporal gait characteristics more effectively than walking outdoors. At least in this study it seems better than walking outdoors for stroke victims. A lot of recent studies about the benefits of sunshine would lean me towards that way, but a treadmill is still super! For mood, it seems outdoor is best- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/well/move/for-exercise-nothing-like-the-great-outdoors.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/well/move/for-exercise-no...

nicbou 4y ago

I don't think so. A nice part of walking is observing nature or architecture. The sun and the fresh air are also great.