Weight vests

[catlynk]

Has anyone out there used a weight vest during there training?

 

Did you see or feel the benefits?

 

Did you use it constantly or intermediatly?

[Rob129]

I hadn't considered using a weight vest because of the extra force the vest would place on my knees and ankles. For jogging or walking might be a good workout, though.

[catlynk]

I've read it doesn't have to be a lot of weight, that even 10#'s can cause an increase in calories burned. Besides that I'm wondering if using it during training would make my actual 5k feel easier.

[catlynk]

A friend loaned me a vest, it's 22 pounds, which is actually a lot of weight. After wearing it I can definitely tell this is not something to run or jog in. But walking is fine. Instructions were to wear for one hour standing up walking around a day. And when I take it off my body is supposed to still think I have this extra 20 pounds on me, and calories at a higher rate. I'll give it some time and see if I see a difference.

[KellyAnn]

Hey Cat,

 

Do you like it? When i taught in Holland, I used ankle weights, but we were maniacs there then.

 

Now, im not so sure. I do walk around my house sometomes with ankle weights on. Just as i am wild!! But,,,,,, you are more prone to injury. So be careful.

 

Hope you are doing amazing!!!!