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For the better part of a 6 years, I have used my local gym as a training ground for passing my APFT. Don't get me wrong, I feel like I have seen some really good results from all the strength training and pretty cool cardio machines my gym has to offer, but I always felt like my running time was lacking. So, for the past month I have dedicated myself to running at least 2 miles every morning outside before work. Not only has this made me feel more physically fit, but it has improved my runtime exponentially. For the question I ask you all is, should I be leaving the gym altogether and just run outside, or should I just use the gym sporadically? I'm not much of a weightlifter at all, I'm mainly all about cardio.
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I highly prefer to run outside of a gym since I get bored very quickly just looking at the same scenery throughout a run (such as the wall in front of a treadmill), but the gym is still useful. If nothing else it allows you to work out and run inside while inclement weather (I'm talking lightning as opposed to rainfall) is going on.
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running outside is definitely crucial, as that's the humidity and temperature you'll likely encounter on your PFT. however, I have found that the treadmill is fantastic for developing a consistent and fast pace. It's more work on your lungs, and less work on your legs. I like this because it means I can focus heavier on leg day than I would running outdoors.
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