'Harmful exercise'

Is it dangerous to run long-​distance races?

I’m train­ing for a long-​distance race this sum­mer. After watch­ing London mara­thon run­ners suf­fer­ing from dehyd­ra­tion on tele­vi­sion, I’m con­cerned that I’ll put my health at risk while exer­cising when it’s hot. What can I do to make sure this doesn’t hap­pen?...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 26, 2012

Can I exercise with my chesty cough and cold?

Is it OK to exer­cise when you have a cold? I have been feel­ing under the weather recently with a chesty cough and runny nose, but I’m des­per­ate to leave the con­fines of my sofa. Will work­ing out make me feel worse?...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 26, 2012

Can exercise help the Baker’s cyst in my knee?

I have a Baker’s cyst behind my right knee, which makes it dif­fi­cult for me to walk. Would exer­cise help?...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 19, 2012

Is running making my ‘Gilmore’s groin’ worse?

I am a fit 61-​year-​old. Last year I star­ted train­ing for the Great North Run, never hav­ing run before. I have developed an ache at the top of my thigh, which the GP says is “Gilmore’s groin”. Am I mak­ing things any worse by con­tinu­ing to run? Would warm-​up exer­cises help?...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 19, 2012

How best to exercise with an inguinal hernia?

I am a 52-​year-​old man and have been going to the gym for eight months now. I’m doing well and have lost a stone and a half, but I have an inguinal her­nia. What activ­it­ies can I still do and what should I avoid?...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 19, 2012