Using Dumbells/Weights while on treadmill
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Hi there!
To prevent injury, it is probably a good idea to keep weights to lifting sessions, and away from the treadmills. Lifts need to be done with proper form and correct breathing. There is no point in dragging weights along, while huffing and puffing while running.
If you want to get stronger AND improve endurance, pick up some heavier weights for serious lifting, and finish your workout with a lighter cardio session.
I started lifting 2 years ago, and I progressed to HIIT training, high intensity interval training. For me, that includes a series of intervals with weights and cardio. That's been the 'biggest bang for the buck' so far. But even here, the lifts are properly done. There are lifts with movement, but there is no running around with dumbbells....
Train safe!0 -
Carrying weights while walking or jogging is not advised. You don't burn much extra (if any) by doing it, and you risk overuse injuries of the shoulders and elbows.
+ 1. If I do weights after the treadmill, I am warmed up and can do more reps, and pay attention to form.0 -
I use a pair of 3 or 5 lb weights with the following routine:
Incline 12 @ 3.0MPH
Walk 2 mins- no weight
Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
Walk 1 min- no weight
Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
Walk 1 min-no weight
Side shuffle (Turn body to right) 1 min- weight- arms in delt press position for 4 shuffles. arms down at sides for 4 shuffles
Walk 1 min-no weight
Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
Walk 1 min- no weight
Left Side shuffle-1 min
Walk 1 min- no weight
Walk 1 min- weight- exaggerate arm swings
Walk 1 min- no weight
Skip w/ exaggerated arm swings- 1 min- weight
Walk 1 min-no weight
Walk backward- 1 min-no weight
You can adjust the speed, incline, weights, and routine according to your fitness level, of course.0 -
There is almost no point or benefit to holding small weights while walking. The weights are too small to have a meaningful strength training effect, and just carrying the weights won't add much cardio either.
If someone wants to increase the cardio effect (without increasing speed or incline), an arm swing high enough so that the thumb reaches shoulder height will do the trick. Adding 2-3lb weights on top of that increases intensity only marginally.0 -
I would advise against.
However, I was doing very long farmers walks one day. Decided to do it on the treadmill for 300m. But yeah, don't do that :laugh:0 -
Everyone discouraging you is just jealous of your awesomeness! It's definitely possible and the heavier the weights the better! It'll also help you resist the urge to hold on when the treadmill is going too fast to keep up. #winwin
If you're going to add in the jump rope, definitely incorporate some double unders for that extra challenge!
ETA: spelling
Jealous? No. I actually care about helping people, and walking with hand-held weights causes injuries and does nothing for fitness. The advice YOU are giving her, is actually harmful. :noway:0 -
Or alternatively use the rowing machine (or elliptical) today and do your strength training tomorrow.0
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if you want to go this route then i'd suggest a weighted vest. you could get a more significant increase in weight and it should burn more calories. it will defeintly feel much harder.
if your dead set on hand weights, they have weighted gloves or weights that otherwise strap to your hands.
if you were just walking on the road, dropping the weight wouldn't be much of an issue, but on the treadmill i could be hazardous.
btw, aren't you happy you asked?0 -
Everyone discouraging you is just jealous of your awesomeness! It's definitely possible and the heavier the weights the better! It'll also help you resist the urge to hold on when the treadmill is going too fast to keep up. #winwin
If you're going to add in the jump rope, definitely incorporate some double unders for that extra challenge!
ETA: spelling
Jealous? No. I actually care about helping people, and walking with hand-held weights causes injuries and does nothing for fitness. The advice YOU are giving her, is actually harmful. :noway:
better stop with the pocket books and clutches then. who knew that women were risking injury every day.
btw, walking on a treadmil carries a risk of injuries0 -
I would advise against.
However, I was doing very long farmers walks one day. Decided to do it on the treadmill for 300m. But yeah, don't do that :laugh:
assuming you probably had some pretty heavy weights, that does sound pretty dangerous on the treadmil.
i don't think the 2lbs or so (i assume) she's going to carry is going to be very hazardous assuming they stay in her hands0 -
Cardio and Strength training. DUH!Why ?
Is it a case of people wanting maximum results with minimum effort again ?!?
I would call this maximum results with minimum TIME not effort.
But it sounds like a hazard to me anyway.0 -
if you want to go this route then i'd suggest a weighted vest. you could get a more significant increase in weight and it should burn more calories. it will defeintly feel much harder.
if your dead set on hand weights, they have weighted gloves or weights that otherwise strap to your hands.
if you were just walking on the road, dropping the weight wouldn't be much of an issue, but on the treadmill i could be hazardous.
btw, aren't you happy you asked?
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LOL - Actually yes, glad I asked, I truly didn't think about the safety factor. As for the bizarre rude comments that slide off people's fingers on the forums is actually pretty intimidating. If I didn't have a thick skin I'd NEVER ask another question
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I would advise against.
However, I was doing very long farmers walks one day. Decided to do it on the treadmill for 300m. But yeah, don't do that :laugh:
really? i was thinking of doing that to help build grip strength (and catch up on tv at the same time :ohwell: )
ETA i'm surprised i've never seen anyone doing walking lunges on the treadmill0 -
I would advise against.
However, I was doing very long farmers walks one day. Decided to do it on the treadmill for 300m. But yeah, don't do that :laugh:
really? i was thinking of doing that to help build grip strength (and catch up on tv at the same time :ohwell: )
ETA i'm surprised i've never seen anyone doing walking lunges on the treadmill
I would say for the majority of people you could just grab some 20kg plates and walk up and back the gym for 100m or so and you will be done. Go heavier with DB's and you won't need to go that far
Yes, the farmer's walks on a treadmill was somewhat dangerous. I like to live on the wild side :laugh:0 -
Everyone discouraging you is just jealous of your awesomeness! It's definitely possible and the heavier the weights the better! It'll also help you resist the urge to hold on when the treadmill is going too fast to keep up. #winwin
If you're going to add in the jump rope, definitely incorporate some double unders for that extra challenge!
ETA: spelling
Jealous? No. I actually care about helping people, and walking with hand-held weights causes injuries and does nothing for fitness. The advice YOU are giving her, is actually harmful. :noway:
better stop with the pocket books and clutches then. who knew that women were risking injury every day.
btw, walking on a treadmil carries a risk of injuries
The issues with heavy bags and purses have been pretty well-documented
Same with shoe heels. Just because you can't get people to give them up for fashion doesn't mean that they're a good idea at the gym.0 -
Everyone discouraging you is just jealous of your awesomeness! It's definitely possible and the heavier the weights the better! It'll also help you resist the urge to hold on when the treadmill is going too fast to keep up. #winwin
If you're going to add in the jump rope, definitely incorporate some double unders for that extra challenge!
ETA: spelling
Jealous? No. I actually care about helping people, and walking with hand-held weights causes injuries and does nothing for fitness. The advice YOU are giving her, is actually harmful. :noway:
I think your sarcasm meter is broken.0 -
I use walking weights......they are 2-3 pounds only. The reason for walking weights is to keep my heart rate up....not strength training. Walking weights are a reminder for me to use my arms more.
Here's a link that shows treadmill DVDs that use weights....it may give you some ideas:
https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/TRACEY-STAEHLE-WALKING-STRONG-TREADMILL-DVD-p/718.htm
https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/TRACEY-STAEHLE-WALKING-STRONGER-TREADMILL-DVD-p/731.htm
Strength training is for heavier (more challenging) weights. Proper form is important to help prevent injuries.
2-3lb weights really aren't gonna make it much harder. Why not just walk faster to keep your heart rate up? Or use hills? Or use a weighted vest/backpack and then you can use real weight (I've seen them up to 100lbs or so)?0 -
I'm against it.0
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I'm gonna say it depends on how good your balance is...I'm pretty sure I'd kill myself in YouTube-worthy fashion.0
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Do everything on the treadmill...
Seriously no though, I would not advise it at all!0
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