21: Have Mercy on Knees

Gym Class

English - December 13, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Harrison is a little busy this week so I invite Michael Martin C.S.C.S etc. to do a spot again on the show, this time reviewing a NYT 's article that came out around Thanksgiving on saving your knees. This article caught out eye because it espoused the notion that switching from running to a conceivably lower impact movement like biking, swimming could counterintuitively actually harm the knees. The article also lists ways to promote knee health and prevent injuries.