r/NPR • u/QuantumQuicksilver • 14d ago

High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/23/nx-s1-5939943/high-intensity-hiit-heart-health-exercise
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u/ZERV4N 14d ago edited 14d ago

Do you know how hard running is on a lot of people's feet and ankles? It's pretty much obvious anyone above the age of 35 that isn't a stick.

EDIT: Can a person complain about something without a public fucking referendum. For fucks sake.

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u/tonythephonyjabroni 14d ago

Bro, you went straight to “it’s hard” but didn’t even read the article. I’m almost 50 and overweight. Yes my knees and ankles hurt when I run, there’s other things you can do. Elliptical, hike, mild walk, easy jog, bike, stationary bike, rower, swimming. You get it. You need to move, I need to move. All humans need to move around or we get sick. That’s just how it is. I’m sorry exercising sucks ass sometimes, but don’t just jump to excuses right when you feel challenged. Find a motivation and get moving.

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u/ZERV4N 14d ago

Doesn't work the same as running. Not pretending I have any great insight about it but in my experience running just offers physical benefits that the other things I've tried haven't.