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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
Running is overrated for the most part. AND, so many people just shouldn't run. Me, for one. If you're a bad (raises hand) runner, then you end up taking it in the knees, feet, or ankles or all of the above.
I like the stair/step mills (they are like going up a down escalator), both style of bike, and rowing machines. If you need some time on the treadmill, bump up the incline and walk harder, rather than getting up to a full run.
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yeah .. You're right about that .. I'm getting nailed everywhere .. knees and ankles for the most part, and my feet are showing signs that they're not impressed with my new fitness activities either.
I've started taking Osteo-Flex triple strength (has glucosumine, chondroitin and MSM) .. but if it's anything like every other supplement I've ever taken, it'll end up being the equivalent of rolling down my window and flinging $20 out into the air .. I'm trying to stay positive .. can ya tell?
I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get over my hatred of the stairclimber. I've avoided it for the most part because it's boring to me personally .. but also for fear that it would end up bulking up my thighs. Is there a way to avoid bulking on the stairclimber?
I'm not a hardcore runner by any stretch .. but it seems to be the only method I've found to really do HIIT on ... it's too hard to do intervals on the elliptical, and the bike doesn't flip my lid either .. I feel awkward doing HIIT on a recumbant bike.
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Originally Posted by Mon
I also don't like treadmills because the floor moves for you and it feels like cheating to me. It's also hard to do HIIT on it and its bad for your knees
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Funny you say that .. because for some reason, the few times I've tried running outside .. it seems easier/more natural .. and I had always been thought that running on a treadmill was better to lessen the impact. Is running outside on pavement actually less irritating to the knees? If so .. I may just take my HIIT outside the gym and start running outside!