Running with a new hip?

[Joseph]

Weight training to really build muscles around hip area very important. Agree with high impact isn’t what you want to be doing. 5-10 minutes of around 80% ( or less. Could be 50%) sprints up hills really builds glutes , which is good after a hip replacement. Also it really builds up that ROM. I am not a Dr either but my surgeon tells me not to be that cautious . Just don’t pound it for long durations and not often if I feel the need.
One hip revision in,
just never notice it’s there. I read the horror stories regarding revisions too, a lot depends on the surgeon. But if don’t really want a 3rd one. Today’s implants can last a real long time. Surgery is getting better too

 

[aja8888]

Weight training to really build muscles around hip area very important. Agree with high impact isn’t what you want to be doing. 5-10 minutes of around 80% ( or less. Could be 50%) sprints up hills really builds glutes , which is good after a hip replacement. Also it really builds up that ROM. I am not a Dr either but my surgeon tells me not to be that cautious . Just don’t pound it for long durations and not often if I feel the need.
One hip revision in,
just never notice it’s there. I read the horror stories regarding revisions too, a lot depends on the surgeon. But if don’t really want a 3rd one. Today’s implants can last a real long time. Surgery is getting better too

I have two, one 15 years ago, one 4 years ago, both done via the anterior procedure. This changed my life and gave me back my golf game.

 

[JohnRM]

You should get your bone density checked first, and whatever else your doctor recommends. I slipped on some ice in January, broke a femur, and then was surprised that I have severe osteoporosis. Apparently men get it too.

 

[Chuckanut]

FWIW, my daily walks include several hills. The hills are my cardio inducing replacement for running and/or pounding my new knee and other old joints.

 

[Joseph]

High impact definitely isn’t good, especially for extended period of time. My surgeon told me doing things like squats is good but not down stay in a more than 90% angle with a heavy load for any duration. When I do “ run”, it’s basically short 10-20 yards bursts at around 50-70% max speed usually on soft grass with some incline. Nice for same ROM and for some muscle stimulation that weights won’t get at. I also only do this for a few minutes a few times a week. Yes, there is some “impact” but duration is minimal. I also played sports forever so I feel pretty comfortable doing it. If it felt awkward, wouldn’t consider it. Not a suggestion for someone else to .
Of course bone density test makes sense. It’s a good reminder, I should do that myself.
I am also only 60, won’t be doing it at 80.

 

[Joseph]

FWIW, my daily walks include several hills. The hills are my cardio inducing replacement for running and/or pounding my new knee and other old joints.

Walking hill is definitely my main goto also.

 

[Chuckanut]

Walking hill is definitely my main goto also.

If there are no good hills near me, I fill a few water bottles, put them in my day pack and set out for my walk. If I get thirsty I can drink the water. If the pack is too heavy, I pour some water out. Some folks have turned this into a money making scheme called “rucking”.