Long distance running and heart health

[Aetherous]

I recall Taomeow mentioning in the past that TCM docs say that running causes issues with the heart. Interestingly, here are a number of Western studies showing the same thing about long distance running.

 

http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/01/25/cardio-may-damage-heart.aspx

[zanshin]

I've switched to more short runs and sprinting. Incidentally, new studies also show the idea that running and high impact activities cause arthritis and wear out your joints may not be correct.

 

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/10/ask-well-is-jogging-bad-for-older-people/

[Aetherous]

I've been up to this lately,

 

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/10/17/battle-rope-exercises/

 

lol

[bax44]

I dislike distance running and only do it every now and again and find when done sparingly its much more enjoyable. as for running workouts I do 30 second sprints with 130-2minute rest intervals..shreds fat and talk about an endorphin rush. its brutal but is much better for your hormonal system than running forever.