Reply To: Any Runners?

Swimming is by far the best and safest for your body in a whole. Women in their 3rd trimester of pregnancy, older individuals, and people with physical disabilities can take advantage of getting their cardio through swimming.

But, if you are able, running is absolutely incredible. It helps relieve stress and keep you in shape.

If you have a knee problem, biking is not the solution either because of the repetitive motions you are doing throughout the exercise. Again swimming would be the best for that individual.

For those who are afraid of injuring their knees, or want to prevent the “runners knee,” there are several exercises you can do to help with that, but you are still not completely immune.

Just make sure to keep yourselves hydrated well, and that you’re getting sufficient amounts of vitamins (especially B vitamins, & vitamin D), potassium, protein, fiber, whole grains and calories. Plus you should be getting yearly physicals. There, you will have the opportunity to talk to your doctor about your exercise regimen and to make sure you aren’t deficient in any vitamins or supplements.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I LOVE running in the winter time 🙂