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wearing weights with Elliptical

kathyrpa
kathyrpa Posts: 26
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hi,
Im trying to up the calorie burn when doing cardio on elliptical.. I started wearing a 20 lbs weight and 2.5 lbs wrist weights, will this really help in burning fat

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  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I would think so. At the least it boost your endurance. Maybe some days with, some days without?
  • eillamarie
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    Wearing 25 extra pounds (as long as they are distributed properly) means you'll burn cals as if you were 25lbs heavier.
  • lkkyer
    lkkyer Posts: 38 Member
    Wouldn't it be easier just to increase the resistance on the elliptical? I'm afraid I would hurt myself wearing weights on the elliptical, lol.
  • kathyrpa
    kathyrpa Posts: 26
    Im trying both!! I'm on my last 20 lbs and I swear it fighting me!! so im adding and adjusting what ever I possibly could.. the weighted vest feels great..I usally just walk with it but there is stil some snow and ice.. so i saw it laying there and said.. why not
  • katya143
    katya143 Posts: 313 Member
    great idea!!! im going to do this!!!!
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