Using Dumbells/Weights while on treadmill

JustFindingMe
JustFindingMe Posts: 390 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Can anyone give me some info on whether or not using weights and/or dumbells ( 10-12lbs ) while on treadmill is a good idea?

Forgive me is this is redundant or ignorant but Im new and any info would really help me out ~

Thanks so much!
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  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    Please record this and post the video. Turn the speed up to eleven to get a really good burn. :drinker:
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Carrying weights while walking or jogging is not advised. You don't burn much extra (if any) by doing it, and you risk overuse injuries of the shoulders and elbows.
  • scraver2003
    scraver2003 Posts: 526 Member
    Carrying weights while walking or jogging is not advised. You don't burn much extra (if any) by doing it, and you risk overuse injuries of the shoulders and elbows.

    This is exactly what I was thinking.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    If you wanna kill two birds here, grab an 80 pounder and do some tricep extensions while on the treadmill.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Bad idea.

    If you want to do weighted work when getting in a little cardio try things like Farmer's Walks or Dumbbell Walking Lunges.
  • _Josee_
    _Josee_ Posts: 625 Member
    Why ?
  • TheBrolympus
    TheBrolympus Posts: 586 Member
    Why ?
    Cardio and Strength training. DUH!
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I use walking weights......they are 2-3 pounds only. The reason for walking weights is to keep my heart rate up....not strength training. Walking weights are a reminder for me to use my arms more.

    Here's a link that shows treadmill DVDs that use weights....it may give you some ideas:

    https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/TRACEY-STAEHLE-WALKING-STRONG-TREADMILL-DVD-p/718.htm

    https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/TRACEY-STAEHLE-WALKING-STRONGER-TREADMILL-DVD-p/731.htm

    Strength training is for heavier (more challenging) weights. Proper form is important to help prevent injuries.
  • _Josee_
    _Josee_ Posts: 625 Member
    Why ?
    Cardio and Strength training. DUH!

    Is it a case of people wanting maximum results with minimum effort again ?!?
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    OP: don't.

    See my answer to your other thread.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Why ?
    Cardio and Strength training. DUH!

    Is it a case of people wanting maximum results with minimum effort again ?!?

    May I suggest jumping rope in between sets?
  • _Josee_
    _Josee_ Posts: 625 Member
    Why ?
    Cardio and Strength training. DUH!

    Is it a case of people wanting maximum results with minimum effort again ?!?

    May I suggest jumping rope in between sets?

    Ohhh maybe jumping rope on the treadmill will burn extra calories ? What do you think ? Is it a bad idea ?
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Not a good idea, you can really hurt yourself.
  • Anniebotnen
    Anniebotnen Posts: 332 Member
    Why ?
    Cardio and Strength training. DUH!

    Is it a case of people wanting maximum results with minimum effort again ?!?

    May I suggest jumping rope in between sets?

    Ohhh maybe jumping rope on the treadmill will burn extra calories ? What do you think ? Is it a bad idea ?

    Haha, great idea! We could call this new form of exercise treadmill acceleration.
  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    Everyone discouraging you is just jealous of your awesomeness! It's definitely possible and the heavier the weights the better! It'll also help you resist the urge to hold on when the treadmill is going too fast to keep up. #winwin

    If you're going to add in the jump rope, definitely incorporate some double unders for that extra challenge!

    ETA: spelling
  • JustFindingMe
    JustFindingMe Posts: 390 Member
    Okay, point taken ---> a simple " You'll hurt yourself " would have been enough. I didn't realize I was supposed to take a course in gym 101 before posting here.

    I was simply thinking I should be doing something productive with my upper half, while working out my legs, but as a friend suggested in a private message, it would be dangerous. I didn't think of it that way. I truly thank those who answered my question with class.

    Have a great day :smile:
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I use walking weights......they are 2-3 pounds only. The reason for walking weights is to keep my heart rate up....not strength training. Walking weights are a reminder for me to use my arms more.

    Here's a link that shows treadmill DVDs that use weights....it may give you some ideas:

    https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/TRACEY-STAEHLE-WALKING-STRONG-TREADMILL-DVD-p/718.htm

    https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/TRACEY-STAEHLE-WALKING-STRONGER-TREADMILL-DVD-p/731.htm

    Strength training is for heavier (more challenging) weights. Proper form is important to help prevent injuries.

    Please don't do this. It causes biomechanical issues and can lead to injury.
  • mayfrayy
    mayfrayy Posts: 198 Member
    the only weights you should ever use in this kind of activity are weighted vests, maybe ankle/wrist, not dumbbells
  • goldmay
    goldmay Posts: 258 Member
    My (former) personal trainer, who actually has a PhD in physical therapy, once had me doing triceps extensions, curls and shoulder presses with light dumbbells while walking on the treadmill at an incline. No injuries, but it was hard to take her seriously after that.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    the only weights you should ever use in this kind of activity are weighted vests, maybe ankle/wrist, not dumbbells

    No ankle/wrist weights.

    And only use a weight vest if you have a specific reason you need the training.
  • h7463
    h7463 Posts: 626 Member
    Hi there!

    To prevent injury, it is probably a good idea to keep weights to lifting sessions, and away from the treadmills. Lifts need to be done with proper form and correct breathing. There is no point in dragging weights along, while huffing and puffing while running.
    If you want to get stronger AND improve endurance, pick up some heavier weights for serious lifting, and finish your workout with a lighter cardio session.
    I started lifting 2 years ago, and I progressed to HIIT training, high intensity interval training. For me, that includes a series of intervals with weights and cardio. That's been the 'biggest bang for the buck' so far. But even here, the lifts are properly done. There are lifts with movement, but there is no running around with dumbbells....

    Train safe!
  • liznotyet
    liznotyet Posts: 402 Member
    Carrying weights while walking or jogging is not advised. You don't burn much extra (if any) by doing it, and you risk overuse injuries of the shoulders and elbows.

    + 1. If I do weights after the treadmill, I am warmed up and can do more reps, and pay attention to form.
  • Cking86
    Cking86 Posts: 39 Member
    I use a pair of 3 or 5 lb weights with the following routine:

    Incline 12 @ 3.0MPH

    Walk 2 mins- no weight
    Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
    Walk 1 min- no weight
    Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
    Walk 1 min-no weight
    Side shuffle (Turn body to right) 1 min- weight- arms in delt press position for 4 shuffles. arms down at sides for 4 shuffles
    Walk 1 min-no weight
    Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
    Walk 1 min- no weight
    Left Side shuffle-1 min
    Walk 1 min- no weight
    Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
    Walk 1 min- no weight
    Skip w/ exaggerated arm swings- 1 min- weight
    Walk 1 min-no weight
    Walk backward- 1 min-no weight

    You can adjust the speed, incline, weights, and routine according to your fitness level, of course.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    There is almost no point or benefit to holding small weights while walking. The weights are too small to have a meaningful strength training effect, and just carrying the weights won't add much cardio either.

    If someone wants to increase the cardio effect (without increasing speed or incline), an arm swing high enough so that the thumb reaches shoulder height will do the trick. Adding 2-3lb weights on top of that increases intensity only marginally.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I would advise against.

    However, I was doing very long farmers walks one day. Decided to do it on the treadmill for 300m. But yeah, don't do that :laugh:
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Everyone discouraging you is just jealous of your awesomeness! It's definitely possible and the heavier the weights the better! It'll also help you resist the urge to hold on when the treadmill is going too fast to keep up. #winwin

    If you're going to add in the jump rope, definitely incorporate some double unders for that extra challenge!

    ETA: spelling

    Jealous? No. I actually care about helping people, and walking with hand-held weights causes injuries and does nothing for fitness. The advice YOU are giving her, is actually harmful. :noway:
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Or alternatively use the rowing machine (or elliptical) today and do your strength training tomorrow.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    if you want to go this route then i'd suggest a weighted vest. you could get a more significant increase in weight and it should burn more calories. it will defeintly feel much harder.

    if your dead set on hand weights, they have weighted gloves or weights that otherwise strap to your hands.

    if you were just walking on the road, dropping the weight wouldn't be much of an issue, but on the treadmill i could be hazardous.

    btw, aren't you happy you asked?
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    Everyone discouraging you is just jealous of your awesomeness! It's definitely possible and the heavier the weights the better! It'll also help you resist the urge to hold on when the treadmill is going too fast to keep up. #winwin

    If you're going to add in the jump rope, definitely incorporate some double unders for that extra challenge!

    ETA: spelling

    Jealous? No. I actually care about helping people, and walking with hand-held weights causes injuries and does nothing for fitness. The advice YOU are giving her, is actually harmful. :noway:

    better stop with the pocket books and clutches then. who knew that women were risking injury every day.

    btw, walking on a treadmil carries a risk of injuries
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    I would advise against.

    However, I was doing very long farmers walks one day. Decided to do it on the treadmill for 300m. But yeah, don't do that :laugh:

    assuming you probably had some pretty heavy weights, that does sound pretty dangerous on the treadmil.

    i don't think the 2lbs or so (i assume) she's going to carry is going to be very hazardous assuming they stay in her hands

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