Is the treadmill an alternative for running?

Is the treadmill an alternative for running outside? How much should i juggle on it each day to gain more stamina and lung capacity?



I dont have the option to go run outside and/or go swimming, i need to know if i can replace running outside with running on the treadmill, and how much i should use it for each day if my goal is to get a bigger lung capacity so i dont feel tired as hell in a middle of a kumite fight or after only a few minutes of running.



And how much time untill i start noticing some changes?



Thanks.

Is the treadmill an alternative for running?
yes it is an alternative

for a head start try this:

week one: run half an hour daily at a reasonable speed



week two: run one hour on alternate days and set machine to bit of incline (do not run daily so as to let your body rest and get stronger)



week three: run for 2hours on alternate days and set machine to more incline, increase your speed as well



week four: increase speed, time and incline



continue doing these till you reach your goal

cheers



as the time past you should be able to see some results during the 2nd or 3rd week
Reply:YES

Atleast 4 miles to get good results with an incline of 3

speed 3 mph
Reply:I have been running all my life and I use a treadmill in place of running outside when I don't want to be outside when it is raining or too hot or too cold, etc. Running outside is harder than running on a treadmill...because a treadmill propels you. But you can get just as good a workout on a treadmill. Start out slow in the beginning like 4 mph for a couple miles. When you find that the workout is becoming easy....increase your speed, increase your mileage and also add inclines! Good Luck and Happy Running!
Reply:too young to damage your knees like this
Reply:Sure. Make sure you talk to a doctor before hopping up on one, but treadmills these days have options that will let you simulate the different types of inclines that you may want to incur while running out in the real world (like hills). While you won't have the great outdoors to look at (yes, treadmill running can get BORING) you won't have to worry about things like rain, ice, gum, poo, or traffic. You won't be able to turn like you would on a track or outside. The treadmill is also a lot better on your joints than concrete.



Treadmills will also let you run time over distance if you want (you can still do distance) This way is preferable to me. I chose to jog 10 minutes straight the first week. Depending on your lungs, you might be able to do more. Just pick a time that is reasonable to you. Then, the next week, bump it up 5 minutes. If that is too much, try three. Add some inclines in there to help get your blood pressure up periodically. You will find that after the first week, you will notice progress.
Reply:Yes it is an alternative and there should be a conversion chart with the treadmill for determining how far you are running and how to progress.
Reply:It would help if you let us know your height and weight. I do not know about increasing lung capacity, but treadmill is an alternative to running outdoor. If your not trying to lose weight then I'd say run 20 to 30 minutes a day. Run fast and get your heart rate up. Maybe this will improve your lung capacity.