Running On Treadmill

[jennyjoan]

If I have arthritis in the feet is it ok for me to run gently. I need to lose weight and this is the only exercise I can do.  Thanks

[calmck]

Is your ankle and foot better. Start by walking then gradually  increase speed

[sandyRoe]

Can you adjust the incline on the treadmill?

Walking would be less harmful than running.

[Pete65]

For losing weight you may have more success by eating less food.

[rowanwitch]

Walking is fine, as said by Sandy,  if you can increase the incline  so its like walking gently uphill.  And look at your diet, maybe cut down your carbs, for a woman   a portion of potatoes is an ice cream scoop of mash,or  2 egg sized boiled potatoes , or a baked spud the size of a smallish apple. Or about 8-10 chips   Rice  a small yoghurt pot, pasta ,30g raw weight.

[davebro3]

have you got a treadmill?

[Barsel]

JJ I have arthritis in my feet and I can hardly walk never mind run gently.

The only exercise I know of that is good for people with arthritis, is swimming but, if you cannot swim, then try exercises that are not weight-bearing.

[ToraToraTora]

Running is the last thing you want to do. Low impact like stationary bike or cross trainer, much better.

[jennyjoan]

Thanks all for your answers

[Scarlett]

I agree with Pete, don't put yourself through it.

 

I agree with Pete, don't put yourself through it. Very minimal weight is lost through exercise in comparison with a calorie deficit. Find out your BMR and your TDEE Through online calculators, and eat at a deficit of around 500 cal per day if you can. Or work it out over the week so some days you eat less and some days you eat more.