Cardio exercise - running - causes leg muscle pain - need to loose 5 kgs [11 lbs]?
339604
Pain in the calves could be relieved by regular stretching after cardio workouts.  You may also be developing a bone spur due to repetitive stress or have strained the calf muscles.  If they are strained they need some rest, icing, antiinflammatories and a trip to the doctor (you should see the doctor anyway to find out what is wrong).  Are you running on large inclines?  This may contribute to pain in the calves.  Continuing to run while the calves hurt may just be worsening the injury - so get it checked so you can get back to working out!  You may have also upped the intensity of the runs too much too soon, which is causing injury to the calf/Achilles tendon or even the lower tibia (bone in lower leg).  It may be good to tone it back and up the intensity more slowly.  Again, see a doctor (there's an underlying theme to my answer...).  Good luck bud!
747175
You will eventually lose weight by running 5 miles each day.  It will also depend very much on what food you take in of course.  You will not lose weight if your intake of food increases, due to more exercise.  However, the problem with weight loss is that you expect it to be so instant.  If you run 5 miles every day for a whole week you feel you are really getting on top of the problem.  Not so.  You will probably put on weight.  Your legs are toning with muscle and also your tummy is tightening.  Do not expect to begin to actually lose weight until well into the second month, if not later.  Eventually though you will not only lose weight but also tone all of your muscles.  Running is extremely effective in the long term, as is walking.  The thing is if you don't run but walk you must walk hills.  This strenghens the leg muscles and tones you even more.  I would advocate long hill walks, this tones the legs and inner thighs.  You will lose weight, just stick at it.  Do not expect instant results.  Its a long term, life style changing exercise.  Good luck, I wish you well.
286226
I say just a nice walk or if you're up to it a jog. But i am feeling the same way, so i don't blame ya if you don't go!! But i have heard motion relieves some cramps. So maybe it'll work in your favor! :)
794918
Depends on diet and rest. Drink lots of water, avoid carbonated/diuretic drinks, and even though it's painful, stretch as much as possible. Also, be sure to get a good night's sleep! After three days, even if it still aches, still run again! Take an aspirin before hand, stretch, and warm-up your muscles before doing so. After 10 minutes you won't feel it and you will maintain a certain pace for your body to remember ensuring a quicker recovery time. Keep it up! After your first week you won't hurt anymore.
844550
I suffered from this years ago when I started my first year of marching band.  Make fun if you want, but marching band is hard work.  You do so much walking, and not normal walking either.  They taught us what they called the roll-step, which reduces the bounce in your walk, and involves pointing your toe way up in the air as you start your stride, thus stretching the calf muscle.  This was my first year of doing this, and doing it repeatedly for a few days caused me so much pain on the front of my right calf muscle that they put me on crutches the rest of the week.  After the worst of it healed, I would from the on wrap my leg from the bottom of my knee to the ankle with an ace bandage to try and support my calf and keep everthing "tight" while marching.  It still bugs me to this day if I do anything to strenuous, especially on hard surfaces, with that leg.  I was also suggested a little exercise which helps also with sore ankles.  Pretend your toe is the tip of a pen, and write the alphabet in cursive in the air with your toe.  Sound silly, but try it.
756649
even if you do no exercise at all u will still loose about 4 to 5 kgs. and if you feel energetic enough to shake a leg or two and indulge in light aerobics or brisk walking the results will be even more satisfying.
637057
I myself run everyday since I've started the running routine. At first it was tedious and hard, but you never give up on a single day to run. You gradually increase your mileage as you train your endurance. It gets easier the more you run. The end result is going to be rewarding. Make sure you engage in some weight training to tone your upper body and other areas that running cannot benefit from. Be committed!\n\nP.S. It's perfectly OK to take a day off if you feel any unbearable sore in your legs. I recommend taking a supplement called L-Glutamine as part of your running. Several studies have shown that glutamine supplementation can minimize the breakdown of muscle tissue and improve protein metabolism. It also speeds up your recovery time.
119463
Two words: strenuous exercise. I recommend running, but anything that takes lots of energy will work.
716252
sounds like shin splints to me. I get them all the time. Ice them for about twenty minutes a night and immediately after jogging, tap your foot on the ground for about five minutes. It doesn't feel like it's doing a lot to start but then after about a minute, it'll start to burn. Do it for both legs and it should stretch out your shins and reduce shin splints.
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Abdominal cramps/diaphragm area-Slow down. if this doesn't help, press in firmly where it hurts and breathe out forcefully against your hand. I mean really GRUNT!! It should help.\n\nBody, leg cramps-You could be low on sodium or just dehydrated due to excessive sweating. A sports drink such as gatorade can alleviate this. Don' gulp it down though or it can cause abdominal cramping.\n\nAbdominal&#92;Lower cramping- Too much food or high fiber/or high sugar before a run. Experiment with different foods&#92;liquids before heading out and let them digest for about an hour. Do not run on an empty stomach though, you need the \nfuel.\n\ni hope this helps!!
1142998
I would suggest riding a stationary bike. It would tone,shape, and help burn off fat from your thighs and buttocks at the same time and its less painful! ( smile)
85479
You should definitely drink a lot of water and eat some good food. you should do some situps, the stronger the abs, the better. one of the better conditioning workouts for any kinnd of runner would be hills. they strengthen your legs and really improve your times. just try not to overwork youself, that can lead to really bad consequences.
851435
slowly. don't do so much that you get sore and burnt out on it.  just start with straight cardio for the first week. then maybe some LIGHT weight training. Find something you enjoy doing!
823720
Tough call.  There is no wrong answer.  You are wise to look at cross-training, and cutting back mileage.\n\nSpend some time on your core strength and flexibility in the gym.  Work on strengthening your midsection and lower back.  Abs and hip flexors are the unsung heroes of distance runners.\n\nCycling, swimming (presumably indoors), and anything else to get in your cardio is good.  Really, given the holidays, anything you will do regularly is fine.  You can stay in shape with any activity of this type.  Don't obsess with staying in your peak form over the winter.  Your body needs rest and time to rebuild.\n\nIf you can tolerate pilates or yoga consistently, a serious commitment to flexibility will yield some major improvements next season, and keep you injury free.\n\nYou might look at an indoor trainer for your bike.  They are pretty reasonable, and you can ride in your livingroom, as hard as you want.  They run anwhere from $50 on up...
970294
You should stretch, so you don't get sore from running, and get good sleep.  Trust me.  I take track.  Maybe in the morning before track drink an energy drink, but a light one, because you don't want to get sick or get a cramp.  Make sure you wear deodorant!! l0l
131674
Eat a bit more and exercise your leg muscles.
598114
You may want to take it slow on the running everyday. It is a great thing you are trying to be in shape, but since you are older you may want to slow it down a bit. Instead of running everyday, try running 4 days a week and see how that works for you. I do not think you have a problem, but just to be sure you should check with your doctor. But I think the biggest reason why your calves hurt so much is you are exercising too much.