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running
I like to go jogging in the park a lot, but I've heard from some people that it's really tough on my joints, especially knees. My knees and ankles are sore after I run, but I can't think of a better activity to do for my heart, you know what I mean? Is running really so bad? Am I going to crumble into nothing someday, or can I just drink lots of milk and be fine?
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Unless you are really old and have a bad case of arthritis, I don't think running is bad for you. I've been running track since 4th grade and never have any knee or ankle problems. Overall its definitely good for you, and I wouldn't stop. Its normal to feel sore after running, so don't get too worried. And drink different kinds of juices too. They do wonders. (just not right before you run)
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You may benefit from better shoes. I'd suggest looking for shoes with lots of cushioning and good arch support, they'll help correct how you put pressure on your legs.
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Well, drinking milk will help somewhat. You should also plan on taking vitamins, like calcium pills. Make sure you stretch well before you run as well as when you are done running. Make sure you have the proper running sneakers, and try to run on pavement as little as possible.
You also need to keep in mind your running abilities. When you first start out, it's best if you do less at a slower pace. As time goes on, you will be able to both go faster and farther. Do not do more then your body can handle.
If after you run you feel pain, stretch out the area that hurts very well, and ice it. If the pain continues to get worse each time you run, take a couple of days off. And if you feel particulary severe pain, you might want to see a doctor.
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Running can be bad, but only if you don't take the necessary precautions. Make sure you stretch before you run, it's good for your joints and your muscles. Drink plenty of milk and take calcium supplements to keep your bones healthy. Don't run on hard surfaces such as roads or sidewalks-stick to grass or dirt. The pounding will be softer and put less pressure on your feet. Also, mkae sure you have the right shoes. The right shoes can mean the difference between knee replacement and a lifetime of running.
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It's more the cartilidge and not the bones that are affected by the impact of running, I think. (If it were bones, more calcium might help.) I've heard of supplements that assist in cartilidge recovery, but I don't know how well they work.
Something more low-impact might work better. Walking, even speed walking would be good. Swimming is excellent. Bicycling, I think, is low-impact (although it might have an effect on the, erm, reproductive organs of a man). There's cross-country skiing, but I guess that's seasonal. (Until somebody invents a summer ski with wheels or something on it.)
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