Is running good for you?

[Rod]

I was thinking of taking up running, but some people tell me it can be hard on your body. Now I'm not sure if I should bother, I don't want to wear things out earlier than I need to!

 

[Ifamily]

Running is a great exercise especially for those who practice martial arts. But I know I am too old to run. For me and people like me, walking is a better alternative to running.

 

[the matrix]

I've been hearing that as well. Running, especially on asphalt, can wreck havoc on your knees therefore, brisk walking is probably a better and easier alternative. I think you can burn just as many calories without straining yourself.

 

[Rob]

I think it depends a lot on your age and your level of fitness. Maybe you should try it for awhile and see how you feel with it. Walking would be a good Plan B.

 

[jason]

He can hurt your knees. I used to get shin splints really bad when I run. Although if I run on the treadmill barefoot it is not as bad.

 

[CHenne]

The only thing I've heard that is bad is that you can hurt your knees. You are hard on your joints and bones and you might cause yourself a knee injury!

 

[Greendad]

I agree, it is not good for your knees, and for some people it can be too physically demanding. I think brisk walking and biking are good and safe alternatives to it.

 

[Rod]

Hey cheers for the information all. It sounds like I'd be better taking up something else, and cycling is something I haven't thought of before. Walking is easy around here too, lots of quiet paths to use.

 

[Howard]

Running burns more calories per hour than other forms of aerobic exercise, so if weight loss is a primary concern, you might consider doing it for awhile to increase your metabolism.

 

[Pascallist]

I used to run three or four times a week when I was younger. At that time I didn't know that running is not good for knees. I just knew that it is a good cardio workout.