I totally agree, and though I can run now (found out by running in a group setting, would have never thought I'd be the fastest runner, though this was no sports group, just random people), I still prefer the joint-saving sports. There are some pretty steep hills in the area I live, just walking uphill gets your heart rate easily up without overtaxing your joints and doesn't cost a cent, just in case of fatties reeeing about not being able to afford sports equipment.