Too old for running and playing soccer?

QuestionNick I am 56. I am also overweight, and out of shape. Up until my late forties, I was still able to run, and even play soccer with my co-workers. F

Psoas

QuestionHi Nick. I have cut down on my mileage this season. My body just does not want to run 6 milers anymore. Sometimes even 3 becomes a chore. Any sugge

Wrong shoe after orthotics?

QuestionGreetings, Dr. Tsatsos... Thank you for reading my question. I am a 55-year-old female 52 weighing approximately 120 lbs. I am a novice jogger, mea

running

QuestionI am new to running and can barley make 500 ft. So if I stop to catch my breath and then go on, does it make a difference as far as how many calori

Shin Splints

QuestionIve been running 3-4 times a week for over 2 years, about 3K a day. Im in great physical shape and eat well, but still find that I get horrible shi

Gluten and bonking

QuestionI have heard this nonsense going on at the track, which I call nonsense but Id be curious to hear a second opinion. In specific it is if you eat gl

goal-setting

QuestionOut of personal goals, how do you decide if you should focus on running faster or farther? I do have problems with goal setting, I would like to r

Pain in heel, slight swelling inside foot

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Dr. Tsatsos: I have maintained a great balance for several years, running and exercising.  My routine for the past several years

Foot pain worse at night

QuestionHello, I work in the school district so I am off from work in the summer. I am middle age and quite overweight. I started walking again ,at first 1

Kenyan runners

QuestionDoes anybody know why kenyan runners run so fast in long distance and in middle distance as well? AnswerHernan, This is not my area of expertise,

is running beter or cycling

Questionhi, I really need to know if running and walking on the running machine or cycling on the exercise bike will make all of my legs from my feet to my

Hip/side discomfort during run

QuestionHello Nick - Happy New Year I am a right side dominant person and runner (except for hockey and lacrosse. somehow I played those lefty) Lately I h

Weight gain from running

QuestionI am a 32 year old female, and am 4 11. My average weight has been 99lbs. Recently, i crept up to 103lbs, and i figured it was due to the holidays

Rebounder

QuestionNick A few years ago I developed knee problems and had to stop running. I switched to a stationary bike. Since then, my weight has crept up, and my

Quad stretch/knee

QuestionQUESTION: Nick whats the good word? I recently added a quad/hip stretch to my arsenal and have a question. Lying on the stomach I bring my foot up

hip bursitis now knee problem

Questionam 64 running 15 to 18 miles per week ~ recovering from right hip bursitis ~ sat in car wed morning for 55 minutes  when i  got out of ca

Aerobics Step

QuestionDR. I am no longer able to run for any distance because of my knees that are both slightly arthritic, and the fact I am overweight by about fifty p

foot injury

Question10 days ago I fell from a chair holding 30lbs and landed with the edge of a baby gate under the arch of my foot. The inner arch bruised and I also

Every day or every other day?

QuestionHi Doctor I am 57. I was unable to run for the last three years while I recovered from arthroscopic surgery on both my knees (I am a slow healer),

Arthroscopic surgery on knee

QuestionHi Doc Five years ago I injured both knees playing soccer. The right one was a sprain, but the left one was the worst-it had a meniscus tear. It wa