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Running Outdoors Versus Indoors

Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell
Published in
6 min readMar 22

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RUNNING OUTSIDE OFTEN EXPOSES YOU TO FOLIAGE, which can lower stress hormone levels. On the other hand, treadmill running allows you to set the incline, pace, and duration of your workout. Today we explore the advantages and disadvantages of running outdoors versus indoors.

While I am more of a walker, running can be an excellent form of exercise, no matter where you choose to engage in it. On the other…

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Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com