Friday, May 31, 2019

3 things you didn't know (maybe) about running

The risks of injury, the differences between men and women, and advice related to the practice of running with age, are useful information to know when running regularly. 


Running is without a doubt one of the most practical ways to play sports: you can run at any time and in any place as long as you have a good pair of shoes and a little  of energy. It's no wonder that a growing number of people are becoming followers of this practice. Unfortunately, she is associated with a fairly high risk of injury. Nearly 79% of runners suffer from a race-related health problem at least once in their life, according to Time's numbers. Here is what science can give us as useful information about it.


Prevent injuries
While running has a bad reputation, especially with regard to the knees, a study published in December 2016 suggests that it prevents injuries more than it causes. According to the results of this work, running regularly for 30 minutes reduces the risk of inflammation of the joints. Further research is needed to confirm these results. Some prevention rules are essential: do not run without the consent of your doctor, stop in case of pain and allow time for the body to rest between two training sessions.

Women at higher risk
The numbers suggest that more and more women are running around the world. But there are significant differences in running between the two sexes. The latter tend to point toes when they set foot on the ground, and their arch is higher than that of men. Researchers are trying to discover the role of these differences in the risk of injury. Lower body alignment and hip strength also affect this risk. But this is not a reason to stop running: women accumulate more body fat, which is beneficial for energy storage and endurance, and they are generally more flexible than men, which is excellent for the muscles.

Run at any age
As long as running is good for you, there is no age limit that could stop you. But you can adapt your sport practice by starting the workout with a minute of walking, avoiding very long and intense running, and alternating running workouts with other balance-enhancing sports, such as yoga. .

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