Best TV series for the treadmill

Sometimes in the winter, hitting up the treadmill is inevitable. When conditions are icy, you’re better off reducing your risk of slipping and injuring yourself by logging time on the dreadmill.

While most of us miss the opportunity to get some fresh air, treadmills did get a lot more appealing since technology now allows us to catch up on our favourite shows, while fitting in our exercise. It’s recreational multi-tasking at it’s finest.

Picking a series to watch is like committing to a new pair of shoes—it has to fit the type of runner you are. Here are our suggestions regarding the best TV series for the treadmill.

What to watch if…

1) You are only on the treadmill before 7 A.M. or after 8 P.M. due to your crazy work/commuting schedule

House of Cards—Political drama/thriller

2) You have been known to take a treadmill selfie

Pretty Little Liars—Teenage thriller

3) You’re racing the guy on the treadmill next to you to prove that you’re tougher

Sons of Anarchy—Motorcycle gang drama

4)You’re on the treadmill so that you can stay fit enough to outrun attackers should a zombie apocalypse occur.

The Walking Dead—Zombie apocalypse, need I say more?

5)You don’t mind snorting with laughter while on the treadmill

The Office—Cubicle satire

6) You changed out of a suit and into your running gear

The West Wing—White House drama

7) You’ve ever considered that all this training would probably mean you could run away from the cops

Orange is the New Black—Prison comedy

8) You’ve ever considered that all this training would probably mean you could chase down a criminal

Sherlock—Crime/mystery

9) You’re kind of bummed that being on the treadmill means missing out on socializing with your buds

Friends—Come on, everyone knows Friends

10) You just want to be totally distracted during your workout

Breaking Bad—Crime drama