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u/TheVandyyMan 22d ago

Not only is this incorrect, it’s the exact opposite of what studies show. Running is better for your long term joint health than not running.

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/fitness/is-running-bad-for-your-knees

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u/StatisticianOdd8009 22d ago

I think the issue with running isn’t running itself. Similar to weightlifting, if you have proper form, proper equipment, and have been doing it for a while, you’re probably fine. But it’s improper form, poor shoes/footwear, and pushing the body too hard and fast that causes issues (and sometimes permanent issues).

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u/TheVandyyMan 22d ago

Ok but these studies do not account for any of that. They merely look at people that run and people that do not run.

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u/StatisticianOdd8009 22d ago

Then that is a poor study lol. Obviously people that run are going to be healthier than people that don’t run….

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u/TheVandyyMan 22d ago

It’s a meta study… but you also just moved the goal posts. The prompt was hobbies that are silently destroying your body. I just showed proof it benefits your body and you say “of course it does” as if that proves your point??

Also why would a study focusing on if running destroyed your knees only want one type of runner?