Gym and fitness (12 Viewers)

[AlexDelPiero10]

And the genetic condition where my bones grew quicker than my muscles can be solved by this?

That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying it's a much more realistic approach than orthotics. How anyone could even think they could be the answer is beyond me. Think about the force that is coming down every single step with bad running form. The orthotics are not going to save you, the only thing you can do is reduce that force, which you will do by improving your form. Orthotics make your feet numb and unaware of just how hard you're coming down. They might even exacerbate the problem.

I'm no doctor or anything by the way, but I'm fascinated by this kind of thing and I do know how to look for the most recent and best research about the subject. There is just no evidence whatsoever that orthotics are going to help you.

 

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[IrishZebra]

That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying it's a much more realistic approach than orthotics. How anyone could even think they could be the answer is beyond me. Think about the force that is coming down every single step with bad running form. The orthotics are not going to save you, the only thing you can do is reduce that force, which you will do by improving your form. Orthotics make your feet numb and unaware of just how hard you're coming down. They might even exacerbate the problem.

I'm no doctor or anything by the way, but I'm fascinated by this kind of thing and I do know how to look for the most recent and best research about the subject. There is just no evidence whatsoever that orthotics are going to help you.

No offence, but I'm going to listen to my physiotherapist on this one, and give them a chance, beside they're already paid for, just have to do the 3D imaging on thursday.

 

[AlexDelPiero10]

No offence, but I'm going to listen to my physiotherapist on this one, and give them a chance, beside they're already paid for, just have to do the 3D imaging on thursday.

Sure. I'd do the same. But I know that for me (and a million others) it was not the right option. But a physiotherapist should obviously know what he's doing and he's not going to make you do anything that will make it worse.

Just a quick question: how is your genetic issue causing pronation?

 

[IrishZebra]

It was Genetic overpronation, growth spurt at 16-17 went from 5'6" to 6'1" in a little over a year with most of the growth in my legs. The ligaments in my Knees and Calf muscles couldn't keep up with the bone gorwth and hence my legs went inwards to prevent the fibers from tearing.

 

[AlexDelPiero10]

It was Genetic overpronation, growth spurt at 16-17 went from 5'6" to 6'1" in a little over a year with most of the growth in my legs. The ligaments in my Knees and Calf muscles couldn't keep up with the bone gorwth and hence my legs went inwards to prevent the fibers from tearing.

Which is making you knock kneed and pronating?

I'd ask your therapist for a strength program too to be honest (although it's likely he already gave you one), he'll probably have you strengthen your glutes etc.

 

[IrishZebra]

Pretty much.


I have stretchs to stop the cramps in my shins, the rest of my legs muscles are, quite frankly, titanic.

 

[AlexDelPiero10]

Pretty much.


I have stretchs to stop the cramps in my shins, the rest of my legs muscles are, quite frankly, titanic.

Yeah, but what you often see is guys with humongous quads who'll develop all sorts of problems, because when running the power really should be coming from your hips, not your quads. You're likely to develop this when you're doing a lot of front squatting and not balancing it out with posterior chain exercises like deadlifts.

You might also have overdeveloped calves and a tibialis anterior that is not able to keep up with them, which is quite easy to fix, but I'm not a big believer of the idea. Anyways, a physical therapist who is good at his job should see your particular strength imbalance problem and if he didn't notice anything during the exam, it's likely that there's nothing to find. That said sometimes it can be a lot experimenting to correct your problem.

In any case it's a very shitty problem, man. Shin splints hurt like hell and generally they're hard to get rid off. Good luck and let's hope you're injury free again soon.

 

[IrishZebra]

Cheers nig, hopefully I'll get back in business really soon.

Also, get an avatar.

 

[AlexDelPiero10]

Cheers nig, hopefully I'll get back in business really soon.

Also, get an avatar.

I'm hoping to get my normal account back. My normal avatar is a picture of Materazzi and Rui Costa looking at fireworks in San Siro. Always loved that picture.

 

[IrishZebra]

I'm hoping to get my normal account back. My normal avatar is a picture of Materazzi and Rui Costa looking at fireworks in San Siro. Always loved that picture.

Even a temporary pro-zionist one

 

[AlexDelPiero10]

Even a temporary pro-zionist one

What annoys me is that when you click on my profile nowadays you see a picture of a greedy Jew. I think it was the first time I changed my avatar and I was always very fond of the other one.

 

[IrishZebra]

It's as much a part of this Forum as Topless Dusan.

 

[AlexDelPiero10]

True. Topless Dusan is.. memorable.

 

[Dostoevsky]

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Did you any of try HIIT tabata method? It's 20 seconds sprint and 10 seconds rest. Do that 8 times and it's done.

I heard it's the best cardio exercise ever . Some people that did it for a first time threw up etc. It's really hard and intense.

 

[JCK]

Dooz, I haven't done any exercise since the race on Saturday, just some long walks. Today me legs felt normal, shall I run tomorrow or shall I wait one more day?

 

[AlexDelPiero10]

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Did you any of try HIIT tabata method? It's 20 seconds sprint and 10 seconds rest. Do that 8 times and it's done.

I heard it's the best cardio exercise ever . Some people that did it for a first time threw up etc. It's really hard and intense.

I don't think anyone here could do 20 second sprint intervals like that. Maybe running at 90%, but not sprinting. Let's say you do 150 meters per 20 seconds. Not even 400 meter runners are going to manage that feat and they can suffer a lot more than we can.

 

[Dostoevsky]

I don't think anyone here could do 20 second sprint intervals like that. Maybe running at 90%, but not sprinting. Let's say you do 150 meters per 20 seconds. Not even 400 meter runners are going to manage that feat and they can suffer a lot more than we can.

Well, I say sprint. It could mean giving your best.

It's tough and people want to die while doing it But I heard it's the best thing to do while bulking up and getting high definition. Your metabolism would work 3 times faster for the next 2 days, it's crazy. Once a week would be enough.

Dooz, I haven't done any exercise since the race on Saturday, just some long walks. Today me legs felt normal, shall I run tomorrow or shall I wait one more day?

If you felt better today then you should hit it tomorrow.

It feels weird giving you an advice for this You're pro, it should be vice versa.

 

[Ken]

I'm going to try that Dooz. I'll probably die trying though.

 

[Dostoevsky]

Good luck and post your opinion after it, if you get home alive.

 

[Yamen]

Dooz, how do you do that in more details?
I am not sure if that's doable on a tredmill or on a track?