AboutRick Karboviak, CSCS Expertise First things first: I WILL NOT ASK QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO AN INJURY OR SORE AREA ON YOUR BODY, please seek medical advice from a doctor, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or chiropractor.
I can answer questions specifically for mile to 5K distances, preferably in regards to HS and recreational runners, since I coach JH/HS age athletes, and train recreationally-based runners (those who simply run for the enjoyment of it, not super-competitive).
I am also an expert in doing training with the assistance of a GPS speed & distance monitor, in tracking speeds, paces, and distances for measurements in intensity & volume of your workouts precisely.
My main running site is http://endure.speeddialcoach.com
I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me:
I am 31 years old man, 6 feet tall, my weight was always 130 without clothing, where it should be at least between 170 and 180 pounds, so I don't think that I need to run because if I do that I may become more skinny. I think just walking is enough for me. I walk for 2 to 4 miles everyday. Don't you think that is better than running for me?
my second question is about protein powders, calories products and drinks that are used for body building, food and diet supplement; also some types of high potency multi Vitamins. I have been using these products for the past 4 years, but nothing works. Studies in some countries outside the United States showed that those products can cause sever or permanent damage to the body, and I heard several doctors and physicians saying that if I want to increase my body mass, I need to resort to eating more regular food, and they said that I have to stay away from protein and body building supplements that claim or pretend to add more weight to my body. Some men where training with heavy weight and in the same time using those products for few years, then after they stopped weight lifting, or they stopped taking supplements the boomerang worked against their will, against their goal, and against their body because they started facing more physical problems and challenges that can not be resolved anymore. What do you know about this topic?
Thanks for your answer
Answer I'm no judge to say what someone should weigh this or that. God gives you an ideal weight to do what one needs to do efficiently.
As far as running goes, if you enjoy it, do it. If you enjoy walking, continue walking. Just keep it simple in your approaches to exercise.
All I know is that the supplement industry is full of garbage research & garbage marketing. People did just fine with whole foods years ago (research some 1900-1930 strongmen's physiques).
