[vivien1986]

Is running on road affecting our kneecaps problems ? Running on Treadmill is better ? Because i got alot of friends running on road , they tend to have alot of knee problems (e.g : kneecap pain , etc ... ... )

[Voodoo Vince]

I ran on both, and my recommendation is to run on stadium tracks.

[JFlame77]

cause of uneven surfaces the bones in your Knee tends to grind against each other. best to drink lots of milk...

[vivien1986]

Originally Posted by Voodoo Vince

I ran on both, and my recommendation is to run on stadium tracks.

hmm... good idea... treadmill also almost the same as stadium track right? hehe

vivien1986 added 1 Minutes and 15 Seconds later...

Originally Posted by JFlame77

cause of uneven surfaces the bones in your Knee tends to grind against each other. best to drink lots of milk...

Yeah... i agreed with you.. i always drink anlene milk ... very good for bones

[Voodoo Vince]

Threadmill is boring, only look straight.

Stadium tracks not as boring as threadmill, although go round and round, until I lost count of how many lapse I had ran.

[hermanchauw]

The problem is not the road, the problem is either:
a) Running technique or
b) Insufficient injury prevention (prehab) or physiotherapy (rehab)

If a), read The POSE Method of Running

If b), go here: http://singaporekettlebellclub.com/i...prevention.php
or here: http://singaporekettlebellclub.com/physiotherapy.php

And btw, road is better than treadmill.

[vivien1986]

Originally Posted by hermanchauw

The problem is not the road, the problem is either:
a) Running technique or
b) Insufficient injury prevention (prehab) or physiotherapy (rehab)

If a), read The POSE Method of Running

If b), go here: http://singaporekettlebellclub.com/i...prevention.php
or here: http://singaporekettlebellclub.com/physiotherapy.php

And btw, road is better than treadmill.

.. thanks ... will go and take a look

[Apricot]

I prefer running on the road though.
my stamina seem to decrease alot when i run on the treadmill and it feels unnatural imo.

[cutelmo]

There are pros and cons for both on the road and treadmill.

For me, I like to run on the road rather on the treadmill. You can see alot of things while you are running where else if you are running on treadmills, you just keep on running with the adjustable speed. While on the road you can adjust the speed as you like.

If you are running till very tired on the road, you have to walk all the way home or take bus. But on the treadmill, you can stop anytime. And one more thing is that, on the road, you will just push yourself to more distance cover and reach your destination. Where else on the treadmill, you jus cover the distance and if you cant finsih the distance, you can jus stop. \

On the road, you have to take note on the traffic if you are running on the pathway around your neighbourhood. But treadmill, you just have to keep running and running. But you can also go run in the park or reservoir.

Happy running for you and take care on the road.

[Ah@Quan]

One difference is the movement. Treadmill, you are running stationary. Road, you are running forward. Stadium is the best IMO. No uneven surface, and a big circle with so many lanes.

[TopMark]

Originally Posted by vivien1986

Is running on road affecting our kneecaps problems ? Running on Treadmill is better ? Because i got alot of friends running on road , they tend to have alot of knee problems (e.g : kneecap pain , etc ... ... )

running generally will hurt the kneecap especially if one is overweight.
for overweight people, pls don't think of running to lose weight.

[cutelmo]

Originally Posted by TopMark

running generally will hurt the kneecap especially if one is overweight.
for overweight people, pls don't think of running to lose weight.

So how to determine one is overweight? If a person weighs 85kg and 178cm tall, is he overweight? Just asking.

[TopMark]

BMI = kilo / height (in metre) / height (in metre).

85 kilo, 1.78 m, BMI = 26.8

BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese

So it's considered as overweight

[zhenzhen]

I feel that running on the road is more tiring...
As the road is not even and sometime got slope

[sirjimmy]

Dunno which is better...
But personally prefer on road, cos treadmill so boring...

[mayachua356]

How old are they? maybe they were overworking their legs and they are kind of old already?

[dawgbyte]

I think you need a proper running shoes that will absorb impact to protect your joints regardless where you want to run. Roads will be more difficult that threadmill because of uneven surface and change in pace due to environment but more rewarding, specially the fresh, air compared to gym.

[cutelmo]

Originally Posted by dawgbyte

I think you need a proper running shoes that will absorb impact to protect your joints regardless where you want to run. Roads will be more difficult that threadmill because of uneven surface and change in pace due to environment but more rewarding, specially the fresh, air compared to gym.

Any brands to recommend? And does drinking those soya milk with high calcium helps with the bones. Than wat to eat for joints?

[Ah@Quan]

You dun sweat much when running on treadmill as compared to running on roads. Most treadmills are in gyms and gyms have air-con.

Road running makes you sweat easier due to the more open air and the movement of your run.

[ValkyrieLenneth]

i prefer to run in the park, more oxygen for ya, if u run on road, u r practically breathing in carbon monoxide. i dun like my running speed to b restricted by mere machine