Hey guys, I decided this morning that I will no longer run for my exercise, whether it be on a treadmill or on a track. I constantly get shin splints, achy knees and the bottom of my feet hurt.

So Im thinking of beginning to use the ski machine (is that what they call it?) of the stair master,

Are both of these forms of exercising also good for burning fat? I always thought running was the best way to go.

Ya, take a break from running for 6-8 months, and then start off slow.

Slow pace, on grass, shorter distances...

And the slowly work up to faster paces, harder surfaces and harder distances.

I had shin splints a bit over a year ago and taking a break was the only way I could rid myself of them.

Now I'm running 6+ miles hard on pavement with no bother.

I constantly get shin splints

I had the same problem on my knee so I really had to stop running even though I was just beguinning. My cardio now consists of a 40 min workout on the static bike.

I stopped running less than a month ago and I guess i'll only go back in about another month or two. I'm following Stecman's tip here.

I also got shin splints a few years ago. As they got more and more frequent, I actually went to a doctor who made me the best suggestion I could have had:

1. Take a few time off training until the pain goes away.
2. Start slowly, avoiding the biggest mistake that is trying to gain on the time you just took off by pushing harder.
3. (and very important): Get some good running shoes, with good shock absorption. And try not to keep them until they start falling apart (you can keep them for other activities).

I keep believing running is the best thing you can do to loose weight.

Any form of cardio will be beneficial for fat loss.

Any form of cardio will be beneficial for fat loss.
Agreed.

To add to the question. If looking to build endurance on the basket ball court (play more than 3 full court games without laggin behind) do you think that the eliptical trainer will work as well as the treadmil/running since they are both cardio?

Hey guys, I decided this morning that I will no longer run for my exercise, whether it be on a treadmill or on a track. I constantly get shin splints, achy knees and the bottom of my feet hurt.

So Im thinking of beginning to use the ski machine (is that what they call it?) of the stair master,

Are both of these forms of exercising also good for burning fat? I always thought running was the best way to go.

AH! Exactly the same problem I had, shin splints. The solution was simple. I got myself a pair of shoes that are correct for the way I run (supinator). Within 1 day, no more shin splints.

I would recommend checking out your running shoes...

To add to the question. If looking to build endurance on the basket ball court (play more than 3 full court games without laggin behind) do you think that the eliptical trainer will work as well as the treadmil/running since they are both cardio?

Absoltuely. Just keep pushing yourself and everytime you get on the elliptical, push yourself harder than the time before.

AH! Exactly the same problem I had, shin splints. The solution was simple. I got myself a pair of shoes that are correct for the way I run (supinator). Within 1 day, no more shin splints.

I would recommend checking out your running shoes...

Hahah yeah, I have skateboarding shoes and running 4-6 miles almost every day for 3 months in then cant be good for my feet. Havn't had any aches yet, though. I should probably invest in the running shoes.

Hahah yeah, I have skateboarding shoes and running 4-6 miles almost every day for 3 months in then cant be good for my feet. Havn't had any aches yet, though. I should probably invest in the running shoes.

Here's the 6 part Running shoes for Dummies (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/running-shoe-guide-for-du.shtml) for those interested :)

George.

Here's the 6 part Running shoes for Dummies (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/running-shoe-guide-for-du.shtml) for those interested :)

George.

And here's another one: Runners World (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=481)

And here's another one: Runners World (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=481)
Thanks for the responses guys. Shin splints have always been a problem of mine. i can take off months at a time then start off on a slow regimen and within a few weeks the splints act up again. Im just fed up with them, I hate having to push myself through hard running workouts when I can barely life my legs and the pain is excruiating. The treadmill is not as bad as the track, but my GYM has a dumb policy where if somebody has a treadmill reserved for a particular time and you are on the treadmill you have to get off. So I am not going to wake up at 6am every morning and not be guaranteed a full workout.

i JUST wanted to make sure that other forms of exercise also help you lose weight effectively.

Thanks for the help.

Ya, take a break from running for 6-8 months, and then start off slow.

Slow pace, on grass, shorter distances...

And the slowly work up to faster paces, harder surfaces and harder distances.

I had shin splints a bit over a year ago and taking a break was the only way I could rid myself of them.

Now I'm running 6+ miles hard on pavement with no bother.
i only run 3-4 miles most of the time but i dont see how you can run 6 miles at a fast pace. i always go slow because if i go any faster i wont be able to finish.