New Advances in the Effects of Running on Human Health

Dear Colleagues,

When one thinks of running, they may associate it with a healthy lifestyle, a healthy heart and longevity. However, one may wonder how many kilometers are needed to obtain these benefits, and at what speed. Is running really healthy for anyone? Running’s popularity is still on the rise. Leisure-time running reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk. In the past, running has helped our species survive and evolve. Running can improve mood, easing depression and anxiety. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity (primary prevention). On the other hand, it can cause bone stress injury, bronchospasm, cramps, blisters, and other issues. Do the physiological and psychological benefits outweigh the health risks that go along with running? Long-distance running is an exercise that has contributed to the evolution of the human anatomical structure, and it has influenced human physiological and psychological health over time. How do long-distance, middle-distance (800–3000 m) and sprint runs (100–400 m) affect the health of athletes? What is the impact of running on the course of rehabilitation and secondary prevention? Are distance and speed the most important elements, or is the heart rate in which the effort is performed (preventive or rehabilitation) more important? Are sports heart rate monitors that control all of the above-mentioned elements of training likely to become a trainer, physiotherapist and doctor of the user? New research on running verifies old beliefs and indicates the need for further observations. Therefore, all studies related to running, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, original research articles, short communications on important basic science and clinical findings, expert opinions, as well as comprehensive case reports are highly welcome for submission. 

Prof. Dr. Robert Gajda
Prof. Dr. Miłosz C. Czuba
Guest Editors

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