WEIGHTED VEST

LRD308
LRD308 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
THINKING OF RUNNING WITH A WEIGHTED VEST....ANY OPINIONS/ADVISE?

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  • DL121004
    DL121004 Posts: 214 Member
    I'm not a runner, but...

    I use a non-adjustable (weight) 15 lb weight vest for walking: I walk 2.5 - 3.0 miles about 5x per week, and I really like using it.

    I would imagine that, on the one hand, a weight adjustable vest may be beneficial. Having said that, my concern for runners would be the bulk/comfort factor (breathability, etc.) of using it. Of course, that can vary by distance I would imagine. Those are two concerns that aren't really issues for short walks.

    I'd be curious what runners have to say, but those are some things to think about.
  • LRD308
    LRD308 Posts: 7 Member
    Thank you for your thoughts.
  • HelloDan
    HelloDan Posts: 712 Member
    I would also be concerned about the extra stress it puts on your joints.

    What's the thinking behind doing this?
    Unless you are actually training to run with additional weight, I would think there are other ways you could increase the training load that would be better for your joints.

    Depending on what you are trying to achieve, you could also just consider:
    running further
    running faster
    a weighted sled
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