Low Impact cardio + weights=💦

Nanaluvs2sweat

I just started working out again and decided to start with low impact cardio. I wanted to add some resistance to tone my arms and prevent sagging skin so I wear wrist weights (2lb) each and WOW. Turn the sweat factor way up! Does anybody else mix weights with cardio?

MohsenSALAH

Yep i do also, but it is HIIT cardio 😍

Nanaluvs2sweat

Mine is HIIT also and it kicks my butt! I love it

rainbow198

Yes! I do these walking at home type workouts and I usually will use a combination of light ankle weights, light wrist weights and/or using a resistance band. It really takes the workout to another level and it amps up the sweat.

I also use a mini-stair stepper where I incorporate light handweights or use the resistance tubing that comes with with the equipment.

When I use both the ankle and wrist weights together that's an extra 9 pounds of resistance I'm adding to my cardio. When I get those longer 4 - 5 miles workouts in those light weights really do add up.

AnnPT77

But be careful with adding weight to your extremities (such as with ankle or wrist weights), then doing rapid, vigorous movements of your limbs. That can be risky.

This is a pretty sensible, balanced article about wrist and ankle weights, as well as weighted vests:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/wearable-weights-how-they-can-help-or-hurt

kshama2001

stefgreen72 wrote: »

I just started working out again and decided to start with low impact cardio. I wanted to add some resistance to tone my arms and prevent sagging skin so I wear wrist weights (2lb) each and WOW. Turn the sweat factor way up! Does anybody else mix weights with cardio?

I used to.

I find it far more effective to focus on one thing at a time.

https://smile.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women-Goddess-ebook/dp/B004IE9RGC/ref=sr_1_1 was available in my library system so perhaps yours as well.