walking with weight.....

him1025
him1025 Posts: 44
in Fitness and Exercise
i filled a old back pack with stones and it weighs 25 lbs when i go on walks i plan on putting this on. my question is how do i record this in my exercise journal? and also i love to skip how can i record this to?

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  • him1025
    him1025 Posts: 44
    no one :(
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    I think there is an option for walking (or maybe it's hiking) that includes weights above and below 10 pounds. Try searching "hiking, cross-country." As for skipping, idk, maybe pick whatever seems closest- like "very brisk walk."
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    The difference is likely marginal, unless you weigh 96lbs.
    Additionally, you might want to be careful with the way it loads your spine.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    The difference is likely marginal, unless you weigh 96lbs.
    Additionally, you might want to be careful with the way it loads your spine.
    I was going to warn about this, too. 25 pounds on your back could put a strain on you if you aren't used to it. You may want to slowly build up to that weight.

    As far as the calorie burn, if you don't have a heart rate monitor I wouldn't really add extra calories above walking. While you'll probably burn a little more I don't know that it'll be a big enough difference to worry about.
  • him1025
    him1025 Posts: 44
    the weight doesnt bother me im use to carrying my youngest daughter who weighs 20 lbs and an couple diaper bags. im more concerned on how to get in a good walking pace. my babies dont move very fast and they gotten so they hate the stroller. thats where i came up with the back pack idea. i figured i could walk slow enough for the babies and still burn some calories
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    I would go with no weight its more strain for your back and spine no need to lose weight you need to be a in a callorie deficit diet

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