{"id":118842,"date":"2026-04-24T12:31:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/is-running-bad-for-your-knees-debunking-the-biggest-running-myths-bbc-bitesize\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:31:36","slug":"is-running-bad-for-your-knees-debunking-the-biggest-running-myths-bbc-bitesize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/is-running-bad-for-your-knees-debunking-the-biggest-running-myths-bbc-bitesize\/","title":{"rendered":"Is running bad for your knees? Debunking the biggest running myths &#8211; BBC Bitesize"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\">\n<p>While high-impact movement might sound damaging, running actually helps strengthen the muscles, ligaments, and cartilage that support the knee joint.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Stuart Gray works at the University of Glasgow and is an expert in muscle and <span data-testid=\"inline-glossary-term-wrapper\" class=\"ssrcss-1thmpwk-StyledGlossaryTerm eqe4cu22\"><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"metabolic glossary\" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"ssrcss-sx2ann-StyledGlossaryTermButton eqe4cu20\"><dfn>metabolic<\/dfn><span class=\"ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper eqe4cu21\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" class=\"ssrcss-xi5oyi-StyledIcon e161cein1\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 31c8.5 0 15-6.5 15-15S24.5 1 16 1 1 7.5 1 16s6.5 15 15 15m-2.2-5.5V12.7h4.4v12.9h-4.4zM16 10c-1.7 0-2.7-.9-2.7-2.4s1-2.4 2.7-2.4 2.7.9 2.7 2.4-1 2.4-2.7 2.4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><span hidden=\"\" role=\"definition\" data-right-aligned=\"false\" class=\"ssrcss-ld234o-PanelComponentWrapper e1seu2kf0\"><span class=\"ssrcss-udcjhq-PanelContainer e1seu2kf5\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1xwy5rn-CloseButtonWrapper e1seu2kf2\"><button width=\"content-length\" type=\"button\" class=\"ssrcss-15xumlp-Button eoocusk1\"><span data-testid=\"actions:close\" class=\"ssrcss-1a1fy59-IconWrapper eoocusk0\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" class=\"ssrcss-xi5oyi-StyledIcon e161cein1\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m30 4.6-2.8-2.8L2 27.4l2.8 2.8zM4.8 1.8 1.9 4.7l25.2 25.5 2.9-2.9z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-i2z2ig-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">close<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span><span class=\"ssrcss-hp2npr-PanelContentWrapper e1seu2kf3\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ssrcss-16b19vo-TitleWrapper e1seu2kf1\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1rofw2e-TitleText e1seu2kf4\">Metabolism<\/span><\/span><span>The chemical processes that happen within living things (such as how they digest fats and sugars) in order to stay alive.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> health.<\/p>\n<p>He told BBC Bitesize that the risk of conditions which can impact our knee health is slightly lower in people who run in their spare time than in people who don&#8217;t get a lot of exercise. Prof Gray explained that &#8220;Running strengthens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/guides\/zg67tyc\/revision\/3\" class=\"ssrcss-xqky4h-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cartilage<\/a> and muscle providing greater strength and stability around the knee joint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added there are some situations where it can be bad, especially when people start running further distances than they&#8217;re used to. If, for example, someone started running far more than they were used to while preparing for a marathon, there is a possibility it could lead to a knee injury.<\/p>\n<p>The North Run (the UK\u2019s most famous half marathon), further debunks this myth and emphasises Prof Gray&#8217;s words by claiming knee problems are more likely to come from training errors rather than running itself. Increasing mileage too quickly, poor running form, inadequate footwear, or pushing through pain are the real culprits. With a gradual training plan, good technique, and proper recovery, running can actually support joint health rather than harm it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/articles\/zfkgs82?at_medium=RSS&#038;at_campaign=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While high-impact movement might sound damaging, running actually helps strengthen the muscles, ligaments, and cartilage that support the knee joint. 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