[IchbinkeinTeufel]

Do you get them? I do, when I jog and do other exercises like jumping jacks, burpees, and what-not. Pain in the gluteus maximus, because it stops me from doing those cardio exercises properly. >.<

How do you deal with 'em?

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by Zwangsstörung

Do you get them? I do, when I jog and do other exercises like jumping jacks, burpees, and what-not. Pain in the gluteus maximus, because it stops me from doing those cardio exercises properly. >.<

How do you deal with 'em?

Do you wear shoes that give the proper support when you work out? Maybe that's the cause?

My other suggestion would to be to back off a bit so you don't get shin splints.

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

I don't wear shoes when I workout, as I do that stuff in-doors. I tend to just workout with bare feet, jogging bottoms, and a thin t-shirt; has always been the way.

A while back, I looked into getting decent shoes, went on the prowl for something (like sports trainers) for high-impact exercises (also, back then I was planning to go outside jogging through the countryside and what-not) but I couldn't find anything, and anything that seemed plausible was hella expensive.

Doing sit-ups is supposed to help prevent them.

[Yoda]

I got shin splints in college from running up and down stairs without doing proper stretching. You'll have to do less intense exercise until you heal. Sorry, I don't have any great words of wisdom.

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

Originally Posted by George H.

Doing sit-ups is supposed to help prevent them.

Any idea how? I've done a lot of situps, so if that were the case, I'd probably not be having shinsplints.

I don't know how really, just some leftover info from my jogging days. Something to do with strengthening the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. IIRC it works best if you have your feet under something... eg a couch, a bed etc. Flex your foot upward and see what moves. Kinda makes sense. Take it with a grain of salt tho... my jogging days were long ago and people always had some type of advice for chronic injuries that may or may not have been effective These days I'd rather walk or bike.

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

Cheers. I always have my feet hooked under something, typically a chair. 8) Otherwise I'd just be wobbling back 'n' forth. xD Not good form. Hah. I don't do situps much now, to be honest, as my upper abs are big enough, it's the mid and lower abs I'm working on, via leg raises, which I've been doing for quite a while now. I'm not too fussed, though, as I've got plenty of body-fat to lose (thank you, depression for killing years of work) so that is my main focus.

I like biking and walking, too. 8) I wish I could be bothered with a proper bike, but I just use a stationary exercise bike, because, well, for one thing, it's consistent, but mainly, it's private and saves me fixing up a real bike every time it breaks.

[shezbut]

I get shin splints too (always have) which can be due to multiple reasons.

1.) Not wearing supportive shoes. It DOES make a difference & is well-worth the investment of $60 or so, imho.
2.) Not warming up enough. I am a walker personally, but at around 4.5 mph, which is 50% faster than "normal". So, I have to make myself walk at a considerably slower speed for a quarter mile or so, and listen to my body...slowly speeding up to my normal exercise pace. This has helped a lot. Knock on wood!
3.) You may need arch supports in your shoes. Get a test done and, if necessary, purchase shoe implants to support your arches.

According to Mayo Clinic website:
"The term "shin splints" refers to pain along the shinbone (tibia) — the large bone in the front of your lower leg. Shin splints are common in runners, dancers and military recruits.

Medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints often occur in athletes who have recently intensified or changed their training routines. The muscles, tendons and bone tissue become overworked by the increased activity.

Most cases of shin splints can be treated with rest, ice and other self-care measures. Wearing proper footwear and modifying your exercise routine can help prevent shin splints from recurring....

To help prevent shin splints:

Choose the right shoes. Wear footwear that suits your sport. If you're a runner, replace your shoes about every 350 to 500 miles (560 to 800 kilometers).
Consider arch supports. Arch supports can help prevent the pain of shin splints, especially if you have flat arches.
Lessen the impact. Cross-train with a sport that places less impact on your shins, such as swimming, walking or biking. Remember to start new activities slowly. Increase time and intensity gradually.
Add strength training to your workout. To strengthen your calf muscles, try toe raises. Stand up. Slowly rise up on your toes, then slowly lower your heels to the floor. Repeat 10 times. When this becomes easy, do the exercise holding progressively heavier weights. Leg presses and other exercises for your lower legs can be helpful, too."

[MotownJohnny]

I agree, I think you should invest in a good pair of running shoes and a pair of running-specific insoles. I use them, they help.

A Guide to Running Shoe Inserts | Running Times