As the days grow ever shorter and the weather more unpredictable, going outdoors for a walk may be the last thing you want to do. Thankfully, you can gain many of the same benefits indoors, with the help of a treadmill.

Jennifer Scherer, a medical exercise specialist, certified personal trainer and owner of Fredericksburg Fitness Studio , explains how treadmill walking can form part of a balanced workout plan.

“Treadmill walking is an excellent alternative to outdoor walking because it allows you to control pace, incline and duration, making it easy to stay consistent regardless of weather or terrain,” she says. You may like

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