Is hiking or treadmill better?


Is hiking or treadmill better? Terrain differences: Walking outside typically involves more varied terrain than a treadmill, which is a flat, uniform surface. Walking on different terrains like hills or uneven trails engages different muscles and can provide a more complete workout.


Can you lose weight hiking 3 miles a day?

Three miles a day burns approximately 300 calories a day. You burn more calories if you weigh more than 150 pounds and fewer calories if you weigh less, but 100 calories per mile is an average. Each pound contains 3,500 calories, so if you walk three miles a day, you lose one pound in 12 days.