What are the Best Surfaces to Run on?
As part of many fitness routines, I regularly suggest cardiovascular exercises for my clients. Some people choose to ride bike, use stair climbers or roller blade. There are several options available. Of all the cardio choices, it’s the runners I worry about the most. Running or jogging is a great way to improve your cardio fitness, but it’s important that you’re educated about the surfaces you’re running on. The best surfaces for jogging on are firm, relatively flat and smooth. Treadmills are one of the best places to run. The surface is flat, smooth and cushioned. You can vary your workout precisely with computer-assisted controls and even watch TV while doing it. Plus you don’t have to deal with bad weather. Unfortunately running on a treadmill can be boring. Roads may seem like a good place to run, but most of them are “cambered” (slightly arched) so that water runs off the center. If you jog on the edge of a road with the flow of traffic, the slant will cause your right foot to su
