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What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a treadmill?
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Benefits: 
1. Increased aerobic fitness due to higher intensity exercise than running outdoors.
2. Reduced impact on joints compared to outdoor running.
3. Ability to set speed and incline levels for customized workouts.
4. Improved coordination, balance, and agility due to controlled environment.
5. More comfortable than running outdoors in bad weather conditions.Drawbacks:
1. Limited range of motion when compared to other forms of exercise such as swimming or cycling.
2. Can be boring if not varied enough.
3. Lack of natural terrain can lead to monotony.
4. Can be expensive depending on features.
5. Running on a treadmill may increase the risk of injury due to lack of shock absorption.