Running: Learn about:
- the history of running,
- benefits of jogging,
- what muscles are used,
- running and weight loss,
- running risks,
- how to run with proper running form,
- running shoes and clothing,
- how to get started running,
- running races as a beginner,
- how to train,
- interval training, and
- famous runners.
Must Read Articles:
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Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise is moderate physical activity that's sustained for a few minutes with the goal of improving health. Walking, biking, swimming, dancing, and jogging are examples of aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise has many benefits, including improving bone density, endurance, HDL, weight control, insulin resistance, balance, and odds of surviving a heart attack and reducing blood pressure, cancer risk, body fat, and triglycerides. -
Shin Splints
Shin splints is pain along the shin bone that may be caused by muscle strain, muscle tightness, overuse, poor biomechanical alignment, or anterior compartment syndromes. Additional symptoms include a crunchy feeling caused by inflammation and a lump or gap felt at the site of pain. Treatment may involve rest, ice, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medications. -
Walking for Fitness
Start exercising: Many exercise programs say you should talk to your doctor before starting. Certain people with certain medical conditions may want to check with their doctor before becoming physically active.
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Start exercising: Many exercise programs say you should talk to your doctor before starting. Certain people with certain medical conditions may want to check with their doctor before becoming physically active.
Expert Views and News
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- Interval Training Burns More Calories in Less Time
- 30 Minutes of Daily Exercise Enough to Shed Pounds
- Doping With Muscle-Building Drugs: FAQ
- Can Too Much Exercise Be Harmful?
- Barefoot Running Can Be Great, but Tread Carefully
- Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the Pain
- Knee Injuries on the Rise in Young Athletes
- Beetroot Improves a Runner's Time?
- Athletic Girls Risk Stress Fractures
- Where Do the Most Active People Live?
- 'Do Your Part,' Michelle Obama Says on 'Let's Move' 1st Anniversary
- Weight Loss During Marathon Improves Running Time
- Running Through Pain a Good Idea?
Running Topic Guide - Visuals
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Running Topic Guide – Related Topics
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Ruptured Tendon
A tendon is the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone in the human body. The forces applied to a tendon may be more than 5 times your body weight. Symptom...learn more »
Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon, or tendon calcaneus, is a large rope-like band of fibrous tissue in the back of the ankle that connects the powerful calf muscles to the he...learn more »
Ankle Sprain
Sprained ankles are common sports injuries caused by extreme force, unnatural motion, or uneven ground. Sprained ankles often occur during exercise, but may als...learn more »
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome) is an overuse injury often seen in runners. The most common symptom is knee pain. Rest, ice and the use of anti-infl...learn more »
Leg Pain
There are a variety of causes of leg pain. Some of the common causes include fractures, strains, sprains, bleeding, diseases such as gout, peripheral artery dis...learn more »
Arch Pain
Arch pain can occur whenever something goes wrong with the function or interaction of the structures in the foot. Causes include injury (trauma), sprains, muscl...learn more »
Knee Injury
Knee injuries may be caused by a direct blow to the knee or by twisting or stretching of the ligaments, tendons, and surrounding muscles. Knee pain and swelling...learn more »
