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Running vs brisk walk with ankle weights

minus15pounds Posts: 23

July 2013 edited January 28 in Fitness and Exercise

So what's easier on the knees - running OR brisk/uphill walk with ankle weights?

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  RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member

  July 2013

  Easiest on the knees would be brisk walking WITHOUT ankle weights. Ankle weights cause you to alter your gait and are just bad news all around.
  
  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/health-tip/HT00211
  
  :flowerforyou:

  
  ^^^Agreed. Adds stress to the joints.

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  minus15pounds Posts: 23

  July 2013

  Thanks for the information guys! Appreciate it.

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