Amateur running does not hurt your knees

Previously, we only heard that running is killing your knees. But recent studies have shown that it's not so scary! The main thing - not to cross the line and strike a balance.

If you have extra weight, and you decide not to run ten kilometers of training, the knee problems (and not only) you provided. However, with the right approach to your knees, and all will be well, even better than it was before you started running. This is confirmed by recent scientific research, the results of which were published in the Arthritis Care & Research.

The study involved 2637 people from the organization Osteoarthritis Initiative, funded by the US National Institutes of Health, as well as from a small group of companies Big Pharma.

Eight years after the beginning of the experiment, the patients (56% of them female, mean age - 64 years) was given a questionnaire of physical activity. After filling it turned out that 778 participants (about 29.5%) occasionally go running.

The researchers suggested that this amateur jogging can increase the risk of knee problems and rheumatoid arthritis. All participants were examined, were taken X-rays of knees. researchers fears were not confirmed! That is the problem with the knees and joints in any way have not been associated with the passion to run.

Yes, the people who were running, did experience pain in the knees. But those who quit to run or not run at all, his knees ached more than the patients still running.

Unfortunately, in this study can not establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship between running and pain in the knees. Perhaps shifty people feel better because they led a healthy lifestyle, eat right and have stronger muscles.

On the other hand, the study participants - ordinary people who just run for fun.

So, what do the results mean studies for those who want to start a new hobby - run? Run for fun and health! The main thing - do not put yourself to the sky-high goals. Your body will tell you when it's time to slow down. Choose the right shoes, check with your doctor and spend at least some training under the guidance of a coach. It will help you develop the correct technique and avoid typical beginner mistakes.