commela06 asked:


I like doing treadmills but I heard from some people that running is bad for your knees.. Does doing treadmill alot or running alot stunt your growth since they are bad for your knees??

Eden

2 Responses to “Treadmill?”

1. justin k on February 2nd, 2010 8:15 pm

   neither stunt your growth, the good running does for your body way outweighs the bad it does for your knees, besides knee replacement are already outpatient surgeries, heart attacks kill

2. lefty321 on February 3rd, 2010 11:46 pm

   Running on a treadmill will not stunt your growth. The growth plates of the knees are almost completely closed by 15-16 years anyway, but as a general rule, exercise that promotes muscle growth will stimulate bone growth also, but it’s not a big effect-your genetics, nutrition and no bad illnesses or drugs are more important.
   The best treadmills have a pretty good shock absorption system with the main housing being very sturdy, the running platform “floats” on the frame, and the tread material has some cushioning. Not as good as natural grass, but better than the concrete surfaces a lot of people run on. Best thing to do is to mix it up a little, don’t just run treadmill, only.