Do a lot of people still go jogging 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ or not so much anymore?

[sage2021]

Do you think that because crime is so high that people just don't want to take unnecessary chances of being outside where so many bad things happen to people now?

[Sunrising]

My view is jogging is bad for your joints, especially if someone is overweight.

Perhaps short distances might be ok.

Cycling is a much better form of exercise.

[Sunrising]

Medical advice I've heard is a sprint is good for everyone, in moderation, even for 70 year olds.
Being able to run for a bus is a good ability to have, and there's the added benefit you never miss a bus.

[Sunrising]

@sage2021 I wonder what part of the world you live in, that crime would prevent people going outside?

[sage2021]

@Sunrising

America 🇺🇸

[Sunrising]

I think you are overreacting.
I would be happy to walk anywhere in the USA, but I would be careful to keep to the bright lights, and populated areas.

[Levin]

Is that like saying strength training is bad for the joints? Well, it could be, but it's mostly poor technique and overuse. People should be able to jog and run without getting worn out, shouldn't they? Provided they don't do it everyday and rest their body. But yes, I know overweight people have to be more careful. But they also need to shift the weight.

[Sunrising]

@Levin I would recommend cycling and swimming for everyone, much better because they're not an impact on the joints.

[Sunrising]

Thank you for the MHO.

[LiamJHayden]

Quite a few go running near where I live.

[Gwendoline]

Just around the track or the treadmill at the gym. There were a few incidents in my neighbourhood that left me a little cautious about routinely jogging. A few neighbours especially one man in his 40s has alarm bells ringing. Plus where I grew up you couldn't jog because of all the rape gangs and muggers. So any jogging was around a track, treadmill or pitch was the only option. The grass pitch was good because its easier on your knees and sometimes around a forest park or at the beach is good also.

[Levin]

It has seen a revitilisation in the UK, with Strava, and trendy insta led running clubs. There's lots in my city. I live in a nice area, God willing it is safe. And here it is generally safe enough to run, obviously, depending on the area.

Having said that I can never get into it. I do too much strength training and other activity. It doesn't seem a good bang for my buck.

[ArrowheadSW]

Hummm... I have not thought of it. Maybe because more people belong to gyms now and use exercise bikes and treadmills? Or have them in their homes? But now that you mention it, I don't see as many people jogging now!

[Xawyx-2]

I used to go jogging very often, just a few years ago, but not lately...

[sage2021]

@Xawyx-2

That's what I am trying to find out - why people don't jog anymore.
May I ask why you stopped?

[Xawyx-2]

I kinda lost inspiration for jogging.

[exitseven]

it is not a popular as it was because people are a lot more sedentary. They sit in front of a computer and play video games. The obesity figures speak for themselves.

[Sunrising]

Probably because of the injuries they pick up running marathons.

[exitseven]

@Sunrising Yes, that is probably why i needed a hip replacement but there is a big difference between being a recrational jogger and a serious marathon runner

[Screenwriter]

According to what neighborhood you live in and what reports of incidents against joggers that have been common. Not much happening where I live in uptown New Orleans. But other areas may have issues so that caution is called for.

[AgentG111]

Believe this is determined by the location of said jogging and their ability to carry defensive weapons irregardless of location.

[Alex-Snow]

I go for a morning run about 5 days a week and love it

[hafinjun]

I thought it was because they finally admitted it wasn't good for us.

[douride2]

I never did jog. When I was able to I always ran.

[Sunrising]

I have always hated jogging and running, but running looks more impressive.
But I have always had a very good sprint, and I look like a World Class Athlete running for the bus in the mornings.
If possible try to run for a bus every now and again, I'm sure you'll feel better in yourself if you do.

[Sunrising]

But don't do too much too soon.

[sage2021]

@Sunrising

I have exercise intolerance.

[Sunrising]

I would seek medical advice as to what you can and can't do.

[sage2021]

@Sunrising

I have an Occupational therapist come to my home and she's working with me.
I did seek out what I can and cannot do. That's where I learned that I have exercise intolerance. 🙂

[douride2]

@Sunrising I either walk lots or ride my bike.

[Kelly6]

@sage2021 yes daily