Women Running themselves into trouble

Bobbejo

Interesting article. Just thought I'd share:

http://articles.elitefts.com/articles/training-articles/women-running-into-trouble/

mhotch

That was an interesting article. While I agree, cardio alone is not the way to get healthy, it is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, along with strength and healthy eating. Although I must admit, I do not do any where near the cardio as the "Jessica" he describes in the article, I do make it part of my regular fitness routine.

CMorning99

Interesting thoughts. However the article doesn't mention a solution, only a problem.

mhotch

Interesting thoughts. However the article doesn't mention a solution, only a problem.

My thoughts exactly!

bcattoes

I've been keeping fit for several decades now and at times that has included running. I have never known anyone to get fatter by running. They might not be all pumped up, depending on what else they do and how long/far they run. But running does not make you fat.

Elzecat

Having done some research (and experimenting with my own body's needs) I would guess that the "solution" would be to mix up steady state cardio with interval training and strength training.

hottottie11

Interesting thoughts. However the article doesn't mention a solution, only a problem.

It doesn't, but my suggestion will be adequate protein intake, heavy lifting and HIIT.

meli_medina

Interesting thoughts. However the article doesn't mention a solution, only a problem.

The problem is doing 20+ hours of cardio a week, so the solution should be obvious: don't do 20+ hours of cardio per week.

I'm a runner, though I would never spend a part time job's worth of hours running every week. I think my top peak was something like 4 hours. You have to leave time in there for cross training so that your other muscles get used, as well.