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Expert: - 8/18/2010


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Hi Kim,
Is it alright to run in place for 30-40 minutes a day 5-6
days a week for cardio on carpet (with running shoes)? I've
just started a workout plan, & I'm wondering if running in
place is a good substitute for running on a treadmill or
outside.

Thanks

Answer
Hi Lynn, sure running in place is fine if you don't have any joint problems.  If you do have joint problems, running (in and of itself)may not be the best option.  Assuming you don't have joint problems, it should be fine.  To be perfectly honest, it sounds a little boring though.  Can you mix it up every now and then and run outside, use the elliptical or the treadmill?  I think that running in place should be one of your last resorts because of the boring nature of it!

I hope that helps, thanks for the question.

Kim Farmer
ACE-Certified Personal Trainer
ACE-Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
www.MileHighFitness.com
www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters

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I can answer questions related to aerobic conditioning, resistance training, toning up, weight loss, nutrition, and using proper form.

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6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Owner of Mile High Fitness, LLC. Corporate fitness and wellness services and in home and online personal training services. Two-time State Open Champion in tennis and author of two books and several published articles. www.milehighfitness.com www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters

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Governor's Council for Physical Activity, IDEA Health And Fitness Organization, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

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Primetime for Seniors, Physicalhealthandfitnessarticles.net, ezinearticles.net, African American Voices, Urban Spectrum

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Certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).

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