should a 300 LBS man run as cardio to lose weight?

EL Nene Ca

hi i am just wondering if running is a good way to lose rapidly pounds and body liquid.....
i am 300 pounds, should i run......?
is this a good idea?

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Good for you wanting to start running...however, I think you should check with you doctor, tell him/her what you wanted to do and make sure its a go. Also being heavier and running is hard on your knees/shins, probably would advise walking first 30 minutes / day, doing some hills as a challenge. Once walking becomes easier (breathing easier and able to carry a conversation during a fast pace walk) then try running. Start with walk 9 minutes and 30 seconds, run for 30 seconds, do this 3X (total of 30minutes exercise) for 3 days a week for 2 weeks. Walk on other days not running. Following week, walk 9 minutes and run 1 minute 3X. Do this 3 days a week. Following week walk 8 minutes run 2 minutes, 3X...reduce walk time per minute and up your running per minute per week. The goal is to run up to 10 minutes and walk 1 minute.
Please make sure to get proper shoes from a running store and have them to fit according to your foot type/weight/gait/pronation. Proper shoes will help reduce and injuries. If you have sore muscles, or shins, ankles, this is normal for beginner, make sure you ice it for 10-15minutes 3X/day so it will reduce inflamation and soreness. Ice cold water for a foot bath for sore ankles 10-15 minutes 2X/day. Take advil if needed.

Again let your doctor know what you want to do. To do exercise is always a GOOD IDEA...

Join a walking/running club where there are tons of motivation and support and information.

Good luck :)

Need for good running shoes?

SOX05

Im 250 pounds man and usually run for 1hour but my feet hurt after that,any special running shoes?
need more details, curently running
NewBalance 992

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I'm a heavier set women runner and I used to use the NB 992. They were great when it came to shorter distances but when I started to pass the 3 mile mark, they just started to hurt me. It started with my knees, then my shins and finally my lower back. I couldn't ever make it past 6 w/o kicking them off. I switched to the Asics 2140s. I love them, I just ran a half marathon in them and I would have never been able to do that with the 992s w/o falling apart.

I agree going to a specialty store so they can tell you what shoes you actually need. If you can't get to a store I recommend roadsrunnersports.com, you take a little survey on there and it tells you what shoe works for you. If your still confused you can call them or get the membership and you can run in the shoes for 60 days and return them. I just got it, I love it. It is a little expensive but worth it for me since I can't get to any store like.

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What is the best walking/running shoe for someone with high arches?

running shoes for heavy man image

~Jessika~

I need a shoe I can buy about anywhere and if you know who sells it the name of the company. Thanks!

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Not Nike Shox. No serious running store will carry Shox.
There are a dozen great shoes for runners with high arches. Finding the right shoe, unfortunately, is not as simple as determining your arch height. For example, the adidas Response Cushion 16 and the adidas Supernova Cushion 6 are both great shoes. The Supernova is built for a heavier runner (heavier than 180 for men) while the Response is much lighter and less bulky.
Your best course of action is to find your local running store and have them fit you.

?For Men; How do i find the best running shoe?

veronicque

I am trying to buy my husband running shoes but he's not here to tell me if he thinks there comfortable he's in iraq so any suggestions men?

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Lot of factors to consider.
Is he going to actually run in them or is he looking for a fashion statement? His running style & his build. If you have an old pair of his running shoes try to check the bottom for how it is worn - if he used them a lot for walking also this may not show what you need to know. See if he is a heavy heel striker or runs on his toes more, check for if the wear is centered or say running from the rear outer edge to the front inner edge (this will indicate that he pronates, opposite of suppinatation). Basics- majority of shock absorption needs to go where he lands but too much can lead to instability, Different mid-sole designs especially in the transition area from the arch to the heel can help even out suppination/pronation. Heavier people need a firmer mid-sole that is not going to roll on them.
Easiest - bring a pair of his old shoes into a dedicated running/tri store, ask a salesperson to give you some ideas on what you are looking for.

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