Walking weights?

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Rockerchick77
Rockerchick77 Posts: 64
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Does anyone out there use "walking weights" when they walk? How do they benefit?

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  • jen88ve
    jen88ve Posts: 153
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    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
    islandjumper Posts: 369 Member
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    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
    tretyak90 Posts: 6 Member
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    I walk about a mile with 5 lb weights in each hand, gives me an extra boost!
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
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    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
    Rockerchick77 Posts: 64
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    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
    jwpe Posts: 77 Member
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    What about walking with a back pack? Would that distribute the weight better?
  • 4my2jays
    4my2jays Posts: 168 Member
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    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
    byroman Posts: 75 Member
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    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!

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