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Originally Posted by Shinobi_Kokujin  you right...it can be bad but say for running on pavement gotta get good running shoes an they should be replaced at least every 3 months cause they get worn down like car tires do.
that contributes to leg injuries. i never liked the threadmill thing....its boring. i didnt know it was bad though lol.
i like country side running better. but we run on the road more than anything. so shoes are replaced more often an alot of emphasis on stretching. |
thats fair enough, besides benefits outway the disadvantages on the whole, from what Ive heard the army is quite good at looking after you.
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Originally Posted by john55 Running is great for you. As others have said, dont push it your first few months as you need to build up those tendons/muscles or you will end up injured.
Also, running on soft places is better on the joints and will reduce cartilage destruction. Therefore run on a track, ground, treadmill, elliptical, biking and avoid pavement.
Not sure where Ben heard running on a treadmill is bad, but its much easier on the knees than pavement. There is a reason why all physical trainers use them...research shows they much better on the knees compared to pavement.
ALSO MAKE SURE YOU GET A GOOD PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES. Go to a store that specialized in sporting shoes, have them watch you run or walk, and then let them recommend a shoe. If they do not do this, do not just buy a shoe. The wrong shoe can hurt you a lot and set you back. |
I agree but the treadmill increases the pressure on your knee joints three times over, it does not count as a soft srface.