Running with weights
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- zoiks
Is running with 5 lb dumbells in each hand bad for your long or short term health or physical condition?
I started 3 mos ago to run about 2+ miles a night in the interest of better health. I started running with weights so I could consolodate 2 objectives at once. Cario+Muscle Toneing
I was told last night that I shouldn't do it...
- ********0
jesus spoke to you didn't he...?!?
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actually there is no reason not to. if you can find evidence or a study i would be surprised to see it. although i must say being a health advocate i have never seen anyone running on a treadmill or outdoors with weights.
- -ryan_harrell-0
strap the weights to your belt
- SteveJobs0
it's bad for your knees/joints.
if you must persist, be sure to run on a soft track.
- radar0
yeah the jarring motion of running with weights is probaly bad for your joints, muscles, everything.
Get those weight bands you can put around your wrists or ankles.
- instantok0
i dont think that will help you build/tone muscle that much...you are better off with separate (but complementary) strength and conditioning programs
- radar0
and don't forget the spandex!
- ********0
While it isn't a terrible thing I wouldn't advocate it. It could disrupt your form and thus cause joint and or stress injuries. Better to work cardio and weights in different routines.
If you want to do it look into a weight vest - most fitness stores carry them - better distribution of weight...
- mattyd0
whatever you do, dont run with scissors.
- tehgee0
running with scissors is bad too
- zoiks0
Kona I can't believe you still remember that... HAHAHA
- mattyd0
beat ya gee.
- tehgee0
ill beat you!!! youah motha was a retahded quohog!
- ********0
i got a good memory 4cy.
wait. who said that?
- zoiks0
not sure what the 4cy comment refers to, but I agree with your memory being good. That post was my record for # of participants.
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and don't run with those five pound scissors.
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not sure what the 4cy comment refers to, but I agree with your memory being good. That post was my record for # of participants.
zoiks
(Jun 14 05, 07:50)haha. i was joking. i said yeah i have a good memory 4cy, then said 'wait who said that' talking about you telling me i have a bad memory.
haha. it's early and i'm still half asleep.
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i like to run with 2 5 gallon buckets filled with lead. i've worked myself up to a distance of 6 feet. f*ckin a!
- ********0
i could fall over futher than that KOna.
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should i bow determinedmoth?