Running vs brisk walk with ankle weights
minus15pounds
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So what's easier on the knees - running OR brisk/uphill walk with ankle weights?
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Easiest on the knees would be brisk walking WITHOUT ankle weights. Ankle weights cause you to alter your gait and are just bad news all around.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/health-tip/HT00211
:flowerforyou:
^^^Agreed. Adds stress to the joints.0 -
Thanks for the information guys! Appreciate it.0
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