Is running/jogging bad for you?

[SomeStupidGuy]

I use to run everyday for about an hour, then I stopped do to life and what not. I have started hearing this rumor that running is bad for your joints these days, but I don't have any real proof of that. Has anyone come across any articles/studies that proved this? If this turns out to be true I think I might pick up swimming or something.

[Shinobi_Kokujin]

its not bad for you, we do it all the time in the army. we virtually dont do any PT in the navy unless you work out on your

own but since i switched over to the army an started running, ive seen alot of improvement in the Endurance area in relation to martial arts.

just gotta make sure you hydrate yourself an watch your diet.
maybe u can try this out....mix it up between running an swimming...if u want to go back to running

[GoddeBPM]

I looked up a bit on this, and it's just that your muscles, lungs develop and adapt faster than your joints, so your first 8-12 weeks, you don't want to push it.

[Ben]

running on pavement is bad for your knee joints long term,

running on a mix of pavemeent and country is worse, because your knees have to keep readapting to the impact


running in countryside is fine,soft ground good for stamina, footwork and balance

running on a treadmill is superbad.

on the whole running is fine becuase the benefits are fantastic. just try to run on softer countryside more than on harder sufreaces.


shinobi, im not being a git, but just because they do it in the army doesnt mean its not bad for you.

[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.

[john55]

Originally Posted by SomeStupidGuy

I use to run everyday for about an hour, then I stopped do to life and what not. I have started hearing this rumor that running is bad for your joints these days, but I don't have any real proof of that. Has anyone come across any articles/studies that proved this? If this turns out to be true I think I might pick up swimming or something.

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.

[Shinobi_Kokujin]

oh yeah if u can, u can get PT socks too

[Ben]

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.

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.

[TRIANGLEFROMGAURD]

I have a bum left knee so running on any surface is plain out for me. But I do put an hour in on the eliptical every day. I love it and swear by it you can get the awesome cardio benefits from running and absolutely no impact on your joints. On a good machine you can change the resistance on it to simulate different types of terrain. If it is in your means get and eliptical or join a gym that has one they're awesome!!!

[Shinobi_Kokujin]

whats eliptical?

[TRIANGLEFROMGAURD]

That

[Ben]

is it similar to a cross trainer, because they look like the same thing?

[GoddeBPM]

Choosing a Shoe: The Very Basics - Runner's World Shoes

There's a guide on choosing shoes.

[john55]

Originally Posted by Ben

I agree but the treadmill increases the pressure on your knee joints three times over, it does not count as a soft srface.

I have never heard of this. I will google it to see if I can come up with anything. Can you point me to some sources on this issue?

[Ben]

Originally Posted by john55

I have never heard of this. I will google it to see if I can come up with anything. Can you point me to some sources on this issue?

I am the source, I work in a gym, its one of the first things you learn when advising people.