> "but hiit also causes a lot of damage in a lot of ways"
Please do explain this.
Technically weight lifting (muscle hypertrophy) also causes "damage" but in a controlled an beneficial way.
Please do explain this.
Technically weight lifting (muscle hypertrophy) also causes "damage" but in a controlled an beneficial way.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/patellofemora...
Sprint running is more sensitive to form in order to avoid injuries, especially in older adults.
I think you're running a risk here of turning more people off from running, and doing more harm than good, by warning people of a risk that while possible, is unlikely to affect them.
Generally these types of degenerative conditions have other underlying conditions driving them, and are not simply the result of running. We are born to move.
HIIT itself is not dangerous, or even bad for you, if you spend the time to learn about it and how to incorporate into your life safely. If you're out of shape, and don't train regularly, go out and try HIIT you're going to have a bad time.