treadmill vs. running in summer heat

[SOY-COMO-SOY]

I have a treadmill and I usually run on that but im thinking of running in my neighborhood. Im trying to loos 15-10 lbs. So my question is What would be better running on the treadmill or running in the summer heat. I live in texas so right now the high is 100-102 degrees and the low is about 83 degrees. But if i do run outside i will run around 8 p.m. (its about 88 degrees then) Im thinking of running both ways. cuz If i wait til 8p.m. I will only have like 45 mins b4 its completely dark in my neighborhood. If i run like one hour in the morning (treadmill) then run for 45mins at 8p.m.(outside) is that too much.

[supRa]

run outside, better way to loose weight!!! what part of texas u live? south north.west, east????????

[SOY-COMO-SOY]

run outside, better way to loose weight!!! what part of texas u live? south north.west, east????????

i live in fort worth tx. Its in north tx next to dallas.

[dfwtx]

i live in fort worth tx. Its in north tx next to dallas.

same here, I thought those lows and highs sounded familiar. are you in highschool?

anyways I reccomend running outside, do it in the morning if you're an early riser, or if you're like me and dont do well in the mornings, go to the gym in the afternoon and run at about 9 pm

[SOY-COMO-SOY]

same here, I thought those lows and highs sounded familiar. are you in highschool?

anyways I reccomend running outside, do it in the morning if you're an early riser, or if you're like me and dont do well in the mornings, go to the gym in the afternoon and run at about 9 pm

No im not in high school anymore(I just graduated) but i am starting college the 3rd week of august. Hope college doesn't intefer a whole lot w/ my training. Yea i was outside earlier around 7:30 p.m. and that **** was hot. I think i might try early in the mornings(outside), when i can. Then in the afternoon get on the treadmill for a hour. I could run outside around 8 p.m. but i wont be able to go long cuz of the heat.

[Fernando Torres]

Treadmill pushes you off and does not have same impact on your muscles as tarmac. It is the easy way out. **** air con and fancy poncy gyms. A months membership will get you trainers that last a year! Boxing Club and tarmac is all you need! Don't let the gym be an excuse for a shortcuts which is what a treadmill really is!Training twice a day is not too mcuh if you have proper rest. I would however recommend running in morning and doing other stuff at night. Variety will make you fitter quicker.

[JoHnNyBoXeR]

same here, I thought those lows and highs sounded familiar. are you in highschool?

anyways I reccomend running outside, do it in the morning if you're an early riser, or if you're like me and dont do well in the mornings, go to the gym in the afternoon and run at about 9 pm

how bout them Giants baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO.. lol

anyways , I run outside with sweat pants and long sleeve shirt for like 3 to 4 miles and its always better to run in the heat..u said u were running alsmot 2 hours a day u have to be careful about overtraining.. my head coach at the gym pushes out nationally ranked amatuers and trains luis collazo and has worked with jaidon codrington and he always tells me to relax, he stresses the importance of not overtraining, like yesterday i worked out for like 2 and a half hours and asked if i could run later that day and he said no.. i only started training like 3 months ago so that may be another reason why hes telling me to take it easy

im in NYC so our highs are anywhere from 80 to 95 i run in late afternoon after work and only on my off gym days.. its been a hot summer here for us..

[Hearnsz]

Treadmill pushes you off and does not have same impact on your muscles as tarmac. It is the easy way out. **** air con and fancy poncy gyms. A months membership will get you trainers that last a year! Boxing Club and tarmac is all you need! Don't let the gym be an excuse for a shortcuts which is what a treadmill really is!Training twice a day is not too mcuh if you have proper rest. I would however recommend running in morning and doing other stuff at night. Variety will make you fitter quicker.

When people run long distance or use the treadmill, the only muscle they want to train is their heart. (cardio) With a treadmill you can control your heartrate better and the surface you run on is perfectly flat, which makes it better for your joints too. I can't find a reason why running outside would be better, especially not when it's too hot aswell.
If you want to train your legs go do squats instead of running...
If I'm wrong please educate me.

[dfwtx]

how bout them Giants baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO.. lol

anyways , I run outside with sweat pants and long sleeve shirt for like 3 to 4 miles and its always better to run in the heat..u said u were running alsmot 2 hours a day u have to be careful about overtraining.. my head coach at the gym pushes out nationally ranked amatuers and trains luis collazo and has worked with jaidon codrington and he always tells me to relax, he stresses the importance of not overtraining, like yesterday i worked out for like 2 and a half hours and asked if i could run later that day and he said no.. i only started training like 3 months ago so that may be another reason why hes telling me to take it easy

im in NYC so our highs are anywhere from 80 to 95 i run in late afternoon after work and only on my off gym days.. its been a hot summer here for us..

So you go to the same gym as mspielgo(sp)? Any idea when Luis is fighting next?

[Fernando Torres]

When people run long distance or use the treadmill, the only muscle they want to train is their heart. (cardio) With a treadmill you can control your heartrate better and the surface you run on is perfectly flat, which makes it better for your joints too. I can't find a reason why running outside would be better, especially not when it's too hot aswell.
If you want to train your legs go do squats instead of running...
If I'm wrong please educate me.

the added impact will increase the intensity of your cardio workout too, which in turn will increase your cardio fitness. If you are thinking about boxing, which is what I am doing then you definitely need to go out and run on road and condition them legs too. Squats won;t do the same thing for your sustained footwork. Even if it is just for fitness, roadwork is always better and will get you fitter. Don;t take my word for it and try doing both. The proof is in the pudding, not explanations.