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> knees /../ I would not run for this reason Studies increasingly show that running is not bad for your knees and runners in fact have some of the strongest he
by Swizec 1y ago
> knees /../ I would not run for this reason
Studies increasingly show that running is not bad for your knees and runners in fact have some of the strongest healthiest knees around. User proper form, replace your shoes regularly, don’t train for the olympics, and running will be just fine for your joints.
> Studies have shown that recreational runners have a knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) prevalence that is three times lower than that of sedentary non-runners. Competitive runners showed an even more impressive four-fold reduction in knee and hip OA prevalence. These results are due to the fact that regular running strengthens the muscles around the knee joint and supports overall joint health. Running also plays a vital role in maintaining healthy cartilage and bone density, which are crucial for knee function.
https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2023/08/29/is-running-bad-for-your-knees-research-says-no/ https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2023/08/29/is-runni...
- AnimalMuppet 1y agoAlso consider not running on pavement. A track, a trail, or grass will be kinder to your knees.
- 0_____0 1y agoTrail running has a lot of weird loads associated with it, at least where I am. Roots and rocks galore, never a dull moment.
- AnimalMuppet 1y agoTrue. Plus the occasional rattlesnake, or even mountain lion...
- 0_____0 1y agoI'll never forget this moment when I was up the side of a mountain at night and my headlamp caught the glint of retro reflecting eyes about 25m away. Wait a minute, those eyes are front facing... Predator eyes. The eyes followed a graceful bounding arc and then disappeared from my headlamp beam.
- Edman274 1y agoIs it your contention that if an obese, not-runner who views walking as a form of exercise were to start running, the immediate effect would not be knee injury, but actually strengthened knees, on the evidence of a study comparing recreational runners to people who are obese and don't move at all?
- Swizec 1y ago> Is it your contention that if an obese, not-runner ... No. Every exercise regime must include a ramp up period. If I started training like an olympian tomorrow I'd be in the hospital by next week. Same thing if a couch potato tried to insta jump into my workout routine. My contention is with people who don't even try running because they're worried about a hypothetical injury 30 years later. You can also adjust your training volume if it becomes a problem. For example I got an achilles injury because it turns out 3 marathons in 1 year was too many and I needed to put more focus on recovery.