My godfather saw me jogging in the park and he said running/walking long distances can cause big calves?

[Anonymous]

Is it true? I justs started jogging

[Screenwriter]

This is old-school nonsense. Your calves might become firmer and more shapely with regular running, but they won't "explode" in size.

Unless you're doing heavy weight lifting also, which I suppose you aren't, running promotes long, lean musculature.

Maybe he's saying HE doesn't LIKE to see women running, for whatever reason that is. Explain to him, he's incorrect, and you've looked this up (look it up to make yourself feel better and to cite where you've looked). It has to do with your natural BUILD.

If both your parents are large, muscular people, you're going to develop that way too. But if they're average, you'll be too, unless your gene pool has dipped into a giant aunt, uncle or grandparent you were unaware of.

I wouldn't worry. He's off base. Tell him you love running and he should be happy for you.

[abc3643]

OK, you don't ever have to listen to the Godfather unless he says this...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/SeldwfOwuL8

Of course, NOT listening to the Godfather then is not in your best interests like this guy found out...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wd1v1UtS1oo

In this case, YOUR godfather has something of a point.

The simple fact that you will be jogging will increase the muscle tone in your legs and will bulk them up slightly. However, I wouldn't be too worried about it. If you start doing leg presses and pumping iron, then you are going to get big calves. Running shouldn't have that much of an impact. That said, I'd recommend swimming because running will beat up your knees and may adversely affect you in the long run.

[Anonymous]

No, running affects the thigh muscle more than the calve muscles.

[Asker]

How about walking? I sometimes just walk long distance

[Opinion Owner]

I think walking tends to tone all the muscles.

[Screenwriter]

Especially heart and lungs if you keep a fast pace. Best muscles to get toned!!!

[FunkyMonkee]

So can playing drums.
Yes, it's true but, they're only muscles and the more you use them, the bigger they'll get, just like with any muscles.

[exitseven]

Calves are the hardest muscle group to make bigger. I would not worry.

[JackStany]

No, it's an urban legend.

[The-Stud]

Naah calves won't grow so easily

[Joker_]

yes that's true