Super Size Runner

Many runners are concerned that their exercise routine and other competitions that they partake in as part of their love of running are starting to deteriorate the health of their knees. While it makes sense to have a concern that the wear and tear of running may cause worry that you will ultimately ruin your knees or create a higher risk of osteoarthritis. Research suggests runners are actually reducing their risk of bad knees and osteoarthritis by running on a regular basis.
Running Won’t Harm You
Whoever told you that running will harm your knees may be living off old news. It is in fact true that even your own doctor will cite that daily exercise is necessary for the means to lead a happy and healthier lifestyle. Running is one of the easiest ways to work on cardio and weight loss at the same time; you are heart and muscle strengthening with one exercise routine. We have been raised to know that exercise helps our bodies and our mood which in turn helps us to be healthier individuals.
Having a lower BMI and less weight means you’re reducing the change of osteoarthritis. Runners tend to have a more lean body, as this is something they do on a regular basis which provides muscle tone and less fat on the body. Common sense would tell you that the less fat on your body, the less strain on your knees. The continuation of running is actually benefiting your body as a whole and not in fact causing arthritis. If you are a runner, I bet you know what I am talking about. You have seen your body mass index lower and the weight slide right off because running is a great cardio workout which reduces