Running is for better exercise, but these 5 types of people are not suitable for running!

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-31

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Running, as a popular aerobic exercise, provides people with the opportunity to exercise in a simple and convenient way. However, not everyone is suitable for running. Based on TCM theories and rich experience, we have found that the following 5 types of people should not do running.

The first group of people: people with weak spleen and stomach.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the subtle organs that transport water valleys and are also the source of energy for the body. People with a weak spleen and stomach usually have symptoms such as loss of appetite, easy diarrhea, and fatigue, and running will further consume their body's energy, increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, and cause the spleen and stomach function to be weaker. Such people should choose other forms of exercise that are more suitable for them, such as walking, tai chi, etc.

The second group of people: patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Running is a great boost to cardiovascular health, but for people who already have cardiovascular disease, running can cause further damage to the body. Cardiovascular diseases include high blood pressure, heart disease, etc., which have already increased the burden on the cardiovascular system, and excessive exercise may lead to heart attacks, hypertensive crises, etc. Patients with cardiovascular disease should choose appropriate exercise under the guidance of a doctor.

The third group of people: patients with joint diseases.

Running is a high-impact exercise that puts a lot of stress on the joints. For people with joint diseases such as arthritis and synovitis, running can worsen pain and damage joint cartilage. Such people can choose low-impact sports, such as swimming, cycling, etc., to reduce the burden on the joints.

The fourth group of people: patients with respiratory diseases.

When running, the body needs more oxygen, which is a good exercise opportunity for a healthy person. But for people with respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic bronchitis, running may worsen breathlessness, leading to worsening respiratory symptoms. Such people should choose moderate aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, etc.

The fifth category of people: pregnant women.

During pregnancy, many changes occur in a woman's body, including relaxation of the pelvis, weight gain, etc. Running may adversely affect the body of pregnant women, increasing the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, etc. For pregnant women, it is more appropriate to take a moderate amount of walking, yoga for pregnant women and other exercises.

When choosing whether or not to run, we should make an informed decision based on our own situation and physical condition. For those who are not suitable for running, you can choose other exercises that suit you to keep your body healthy.

Thank you for taking the time to read our article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. I wish you all the best!

References: 1 world health organization. (2010). global recommendations on physical activity for health. geneva, switzerland: world health organization.

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