Any runners around the campfire?
I’m realizing that I’m about 40 lbs overweight and at 57 if I don’t do something to get in shape now it’s very unlikely to happen when I get older. So a few weeks ago I started running. Yesterday I g...
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Hi 4x4. As a Chiro Doc, first I think it is wonderful you are working out. Good for you. You ask " what is the downside of working to hard?"
My answer is this running is in general a exercise I advise my older patients against. It is just to hard on those older knees and backs. It can cause lots of problems. I would suggest lower impact exercises like biking, longer walking and so on.
That said, there are always exceptions. I have had folks in their 80's still running half marathons. But as a rule of thumb running is usually not a great sport for anyone over 30 in my opinion
I would also add, it is often good for one to change their focus from getting shape to staying in shape. Exercise should be a long term goal, not a short term one. Doing some form of exercise 2 to 3 days a week is what is important. If you lose weight short term, but hurt yourself or burn yourself out on the routine, then nothing really is accomplished. Long term commitment, to a exercise plan you will enjoy and will do is the key..If you don't like the exercise if you are like most of us you just will let it slide and not do it
My answer is this running is in general a exercise I advise my older patients against. It is just to hard on those older knees and backs. It can cause lots of problems. I would suggest lower impact exercises like biking, longer walking and so on.
That said, there are always exceptions. I have had folks in their 80's still running half marathons. But as a rule of thumb running is usually not a great sport for anyone over 30 in my opinion
I would also add, it is often good for one to change their focus from getting shape to staying in shape. Exercise should be a long term goal, not a short term one. Doing some form of exercise 2 to 3 days a week is what is important. If you lose weight short term, but hurt yourself or burn yourself out on the routine, then nothing really is accomplished. Long term commitment, to a exercise plan you will enjoy and will do is the key..If you don't like the exercise if you are like most of us you just will let it slide and not do it
