Walking weights?

Rockerchick77

Does anyone out there use "walking weights" when they walk? How do they benefit?

jen88ve

I use them! I forgot how much weigh they are, but I like them because it's a little extra push for your arms!

islandjumper

I've been advised by a number of people...including a physical therapist and an orthopedic surgeon...not to use weights (legs or hands) when walking. It throws off your natural balance and can make you more prone to injury.

tretyak90

I walk about a mile with 5 lb weights in each hand, gives me an extra boost!

Kristinemomof3

I've been advised by a number of people...including a physical therapist and an orthopedic surgeon...not to use weights (legs or hands) when walking. It throws off your natural balance and can make you more prone to injury.

I've always read this too.

Rockerchick77

I have been told not to add weight to ankles but I wasn't sure about hands. Makes sense that it will throw off the natual balance. Thanks all!

jwpe

What about walking with a back pack? Would that distribute the weight better?

4my2jays

What about walking with a back pack? Would that distribute the weight better?

This is what a co-worker of mine did. She put 40lb weights in a backpack while she walked on the treadmill. She lost so much weight from the extra push it gave her. I was thinking about trying it myself.

byroman

I started this journey carrying an extra 68 lb on my walks. I found that as got rid of the weight, I could go faster and work harder. I got rid of the weight, I don't want it back. No walking weights for me!