Have to stop running, advice please

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MrsHilgert
MrsHilgert Posts: 33 Member
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Due to either my fibromyalgia or needing new shoes or both, the pain in my legs has made it necessary to stop running for awhile, maybe forever. While I am very sad about that, I need to find something I like to do for now. I do like biking, but do that every other day.

I wondered if anyone knew the benefits of walking with jogging mixed in?

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  • DBritt1
    DBritt1 Posts: 15 Member
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    Walking and jogging is a great way to lower the impact. You burn approximately the same amount of calories whether you walk, jog or run 1 mile. You just do it in a lot less time if you run.

    For other activities, you could swim, use an elliptical or even try a circuit training routine (some gyms even have these setup for you, but you can create your own routine). Good luck!
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
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    Jogging is actually worse for your joints than running, it's higher impact. If you enjoy being outside you can just walk at a moderate to fast pace. If you go to the gym you can use the low/no impact cardio machines or you can swim.
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
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    I would definitely try walking with some run/jog intervals thrown in to see how you feel - if it feels good, go for it - you'll get a better workout than walking alone. Other than that, as NoAdditives suggested, the cardio machines at the gym, or swimming, especially now that summer is coming, are other great options.
  • cckeimig
    cckeimig Posts: 194 Member
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    Virtually the only exercise I've been doing is walking, due to my knee. I can't run or jog without intense pain due to a permanent injury sustained 16 years ago. It WORKS. I like to do a super-brisk walk (not patient enough for a leisurely stroll unless my knee hurts too much or it's just plain too hot out) that actually burns quite a lot of calories. Today I hit a mental milestone when I stepped on that scale: I've lost 25 lbs since I started losing weight in late December. Today marks day number 95 on MFP as well.

    Anyhow, what I mean to put forward with all of that is that a brisk walk is a good alternative to running. :smile:
  • Ervie317
    Ervie317 Posts: 179 Member
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    You should try to stair stepper or a rotating stair mill. They are lower impact but give you a great workout.

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