Running with ankle weights

Kimblesnbits
Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So im going to be doing my first 5k in 2 weeks yey! I was wondering if running with ankle weights are a good way to train, or if it makes it harder on the joints? Any pros or cons i should know about also!? thanks :)

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,177 Member
    Adding weights puts more pressure on your joints. You're better off running in sand, uphill or on stadium steps if you want resistance.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I wouldn't consider it. Maybe a weighted vest or something if you really wanted to, but not on the ankle.
    I would go with what the PP suggested adding hills or start looking at interval training as opposed to adding weight. That would produce more benefit than weight.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Don't do it!

    Just run faster, further, steeper, more often or all of the above.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    It's so dangerous to put ankle weights on for a run! Ankle weights are made for slow, controlled movement... not running! Get a weighted vest if you feel that you must add weight for training.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    get a back back and fill it with something heavy, like 4 pounds to start. i got a camelback backpack for my bike rides, but one day i took it with my on a run. filled up it made a noticable difference, and it weighs 4 pounds filled to the brim. added bonus, you can make the pack lighter as you go, lol!
  • Kimblesnbits
    Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
    Lol good thing i asked! :) Thanks everyone, won't be doin it then haha. And I do have a camel back so i'll use that for my outdoor jogs from now on!
  • sarahsmart88
    sarahsmart88 Posts: 84
    I've read numerous articles that have studied this and the result is the same--running with weight increases your chance of injury and therefore is not recommended. Better to be safe, and go at a fast speed, than weigh yourself down. In fact, picking up your speed is more likely to bring you into the fat -burning zone.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,177 Member
    I've read numerous articles that have studied this and the result is the same--running with weight increases your chance of injury and therefore is not recommended. Better to be safe, and go at a fast speed, than weigh yourself down. In fact, picking up your speed is more likely to bring you into the fat -burning zone.
    This. Excess weight will change your gait speed, your footfall, pressure and impact on the joints, and if you're carrying it on your back, increase chances of injury to the lower back. It's better to run against resistance than with resistance.
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    Don't do it!

    Just run faster, further, steeper, more often or all of the above.

    I agree. Just thinking about ankle weights make my knees hurt lol.
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