What is Running?
Category: Exercises
Most popular types: Outdoor sprints Couch to 5k
Running is an aerobic exercise that involves moving by foot at a faster pace than walking.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 67 | 36 | |
| Support mental / emotional health | 9 | 13 | |
| Stress | 8 | 12 | |
| Depressed mood | 6 | 6 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 5 | 6 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 34 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Running
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 6 | |
| Joint pain | 4 | |
| Muscle aches | 2 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 2 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | |
| Charley horses in legs | 1 |
Duration
Stopped doing Running
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 8 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 6 |
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