Is Running Actually Good for us??????????

redgtxdi

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Cardio-vascular........great!


Hips
Knees
Ankles
Feet
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons

all = bad???
 

QurazyQuisp

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I run, but I certianly can feel the harmful effects of it sometimes after I run. When I run, I usually run about 6 miles straight... that's about once a week.
 

ggnl

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I'm not very knowledgable on the subject, but I think bad form contributes heavily to running injuries. Maybe some of the runners here can elaborate.

I use an elliptical machine for my cardio workouts.
 

Vette73

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elliptical machine, swimming, ridding bike, etc... gives a great workout but puts much less stress on your joints. I have a elliptical machine myself and ride bike when it is warm.
 

Stojakapimp

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I normally go jogging on the beach. I hear that the sand makes it a little easier on the joints
 

Reckoner

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Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.
 

yowolabi

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Originally posted by: redgtxdi
Cardio-vascular........great!


Hips
Knees
Ankles
Feet
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons

all = bad???

Everything in moderation. Those negative effects only come when you're doing things like training for marathons. Otherwise you can have the benefits without doing yourself harm.

 

yowolabi

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Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.

Long distance running does, but not sprinting. Ever seen the 100 meter to 800 meter runners at the olympics?
 

Stojakapimp

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So then if you want to lose some weight and get start looking really trim, what's the best form of excersize? I always thought jogging was the best
 

BeauJangles

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Originally posted by: yowolabi
Originally posted by: redgtxdi
Cardio-vascular........great!


Hips
Knees
Ankles
Feet
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons

all = bad???

Everything in moderation. Those negative effects only come when you're doing things like training for marathons. Otherwise you can have the benefits without doing yourself harm.

:thumbsup: Although I also think that over the long haul running will hurt your knees, I've never heard of it really damaging tendons, or ligaments. If your legs are working properly, running really shouldn't have an adverse effect on anything, unless you are doing a marathon. Also, avoid running on hard surfaces (like pavement) and you're pretty much golden.
 

Mik3y

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of course running's good for us. the question is: is sitting on our asses eating burgers all day good for us? truth is, if americans learned to run a couple miles a week, this country would weigh tens of billions of pounds less.
 

spaceghost21

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Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
Originally posted by: yowolabi
Originally posted by: redgtxdi
Cardio-vascular........great!


Hips
Knees
Ankles
Feet
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons

all = bad???

Everything in moderation. Those negative effects only come when you're doing things like training for marathons. Otherwise you can have the benefits without doing yourself harm.

:thumbsup: Although I also think that over the long haul running will hurt your knees, I've never heard of it really damaging tendons, or ligaments. If your legs are working properly, running really shouldn't have an adverse effect on anything, unless you are doing a marathon. Also, avoid running on hard surfaces (like pavement) and you're pretty much golden.


I think this is actually wrong. I talked to my doctor, and though I can't remember the specifics, people who ran OVER 10 or 15 miles a week, are less likely to have knee problems. Though, this could just be that because people who run regularly tend to be healthier in general.

As previously stated, if you maintain a balanced running form, and stay off the hard stuff, you'll be fine.
 

Cawchy87

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Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.

Source? Study?

I currently run for my cardio workouts, so I am curious.
 

iamme

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Originally posted by: Mik3y
of course running's good for us. the question is: is sitting on our asses eating burgers all day good for us? truth is, if americans learned to run a couple miles a week, this country would weigh tens of billions of pounds less.

that's an interesting thought. if America wasn't so overweight and everyone lost weight together, imagine the weight load we'd be taking off the Earth, lol.
 

redgtxdi

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Well, as I've come to learn ACL, PCL and MCL can suffer some serious punishment over the years with running used as exercise.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_cruciate_ligament

Problem is, as a fan of running......I don't know that an elliptical would "get it" for me.

The joints and adjoining ligaments, tendons, etc can be "conditioned" to endure such pounding, but even on terrain like dirt, grass, gravel, there is still an exponentially higher amount of impact put on those points than when.....for example......walking.

Is walking the answer??


Is being a bi-ped simply a damage in itself?? LOL!!!


On top of that, after my recent recover from a hemorrhoid flare up, my doc suggested that running was also the cause of THAT particular encounter too. And that while running can "help" the situation through increased circulation in the entire pelvic girdle, it includes also.......all of the other problems listed above AS WELL AS being a trigger for such aforementioned hemorrhoids.

So, now what?? (Sorry........no access to pool)
 

Agnostos Insania

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Originally posted by: Cawchy87
Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.

Source? Study?

I currently run for my cardio workouts, so I am curious.


I've only gained leg muscle mass by running. I'm very confused. Your body shouldn't have to burn muscle unless you're going incredible distances or starving. When it's Spring/Summer/Fall I tend to walk/run 3 or 4 times a week. I walk for a mile and run for about a quarter mile.
 

SLU MD

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99% of people will serve themselves better to run 10+ miles a week. Anyone that says otherwise is a total moron. Cardiovascular exercise has been proven to extend both life and QUALITY of life in EVERYONE. This includes all forms of exercise, not just running. Get off your ass and you'll feel a lot better both mentally and physically.

people who make claims of joint problems, etc are lying to themselves because they are lazy and/or uninformed.

slu MD
 

Reckoner

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Originally posted by: Cawchy87
Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.

Source? Study?

I currently run for my cardio workouts, so I am curious.

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I've also heard it from various trainers, and gymrats.
 

SLU MD

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Originally posted by: Cawchy87
Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.

Source? Study?

I currently run for my cardio workouts, so I am curious.

This is completely made up. Total lie. You will gain muscle mass by running unless you starve yourself and run 100+ miles a week.

slu MD
 
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Originally posted by: SLU MD
Originally posted by: Cawchy87
Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.

Source? Study?

I currently run for my cardio workouts, so I am curious.

This is completely made up. Total lie. You will gain muscle mass by running unless you starve yourself and run 100+ miles a week.

slu MD

Oh come on, not damaging your ligaments and stuff is a complete lie also. Yes it does kill your knees. If you run your 5 miles a day, you won't be runnign once you're 40.

Running is great, but there are many other ways to do cardiovascular work.
 

miniMUNCH

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Originally posted by: Cawchy87
Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Running burns away muscle, not just fat, which is why I don't use it as a form of exercise.

Source? Study?

I currently run for my cardio workouts, so I am curious.


He does not know what he is talking about...muscle during any excercise or rest is all about blood amino acid levels. If your amino levels go catabolic then your metabolism will deplete muscle protein stores to keep up blood AA levels.

The thing is, most all althletes don't near enough protein in their diet to keep themselves out of a catabolic state while performing ANY excercise that lasts over 15-20 minutes (lifting, playing a sport, running, swimming, whatever).

cardio for is good for the body...aidsmuscle building when paired with good resistive training.

Just make sure to get enough protein in your diet and take protein before and/or after excercise to keep your blood AA in an anabolic state if you are trying to maximize your muscle gains.