In short, yes. However when running on a treadmill it drags your legs which in fact makes it easier then running outside. But from a purely fitness perspective they are just as good.
If you were to work equally hard for equally long, you would burn the same amount outside as on a treadmill. Running outside have two advantages: -it's less boring - it usually offers more natural variation which tend to make outside a better workout. OTOH outside can be too hot/cold/rainy/sunny/scarytraffic/dark etc etc, in which case a treadmill workout is better than no workout.
It depends on what you're looking to do. Jogging in place can be a great cardiovascular exercise (gets your heart pumping), but won't necessarily prepare you for running competition. Whether you choose treadmill or running in place, make sure you are wearing proper footwear and consult a doctor prior to exercise.
If you constantly run on a treadmill and practice, running six miles is a good starting point to being able to run a 5k marathon.
Treadmills are more or less only good for one real exercise, and that is running. You can pretend to power walk, jog or do inclined steps. But in the end they're all just running.
A person who is a beginner and just staring to do treadmill workouts needs to start slowly. The website I have provided is a great place to find information about treadmill workouts: ittybitsofbalance.com/.../beginners-running-interval-treadmill-worko...
I saw nothing that specified treadmills need a specific kind of running shoe. If you are just looking for a pair to use exclusively on your treadmill you can find running shoes on amazon and Olympia Sports to name a few
A treadmill is an exercise device that mimics walking and running on either a flat surface or at an incline. An elliptical trainer is a device that also mimics walking or running but your feet are stationary on pedals.
You can find treadmill for sale at amazon .com. They also offer discounts if you can just get into the right timing and get the treadmill you need for your exercise in a very good price and free shipping.
There are not any specific treadmill running programs. You could just design your own program. This program could include running or jogging at a certain pace for a certain amount of time.
No. You don't have to exert as much force since you're really just moving your legs up and down and aren't propelling yourself forward. Try a treadmill at a slight incline for a better simulation. Actual running is a lot more fun and it gives more motivation. Also, it's easier to keep running. If you're just running in your room you will get bored easily and want to stop. I suppose it also depends on how hard you are running.
There are a few simple things such as running on treadmill. I remember the first time I hit the gym was just treadmill and doing pull ups. Alternatively, you could actually weight lifts too.
Any treadmill will be good. Just make sure it offers a great padding to help soften to belows when you run. Basically any NordicTrack treadmill will work.