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Walking for Exercise with a Weight Belt
(I don't want to hear about it, JC :-) )
I walk about two and a half miles every morning around 6 am for exercise. As my tolerance built up, I found it difficult to get my heart rate up without breaking into a run... something I don't want to do because of the impact. My solution was to add an additional 20 pounds by using a weight belt. When I looked around, all I could find was these cutesy belts with flowers and pooh bears targeted to females. I might even be able to stomach that, but they come with matching little cutesy sand weights that only let you add maybe 10 pounds a half a pound at a time. I found what I needed in, of all places, a dive shop. You can get a heavy duty, quick release dive belt that accepts lead shot pouches in 2 pound or 5 pound units. (Sorry, ladies, it only comes in black... no pooh bears). I started with the two pound pouches and built up to 20 pounds of 5 pound pouches. The belt is, of course, adjustable for when your weight sinks and is extremely easy to put on and take off. It rides on your pelvic bones so there is no strain to your back... you don't even notice it when walking except for the extra effort it requires. I have never seen this suggested anywhere else, so I thought I'd through it out for anyone who might be interested. Steve |
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"Steve" wrote in message .com... I have never seen this suggested anywhere else, so I thought I'd through it out for anyone who might be interested. Also if you have a big round tummy that won't support a belt you can get a system that uses suspenders, (braces for Brits) and does the same job. |
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On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 9:43:19 -0400, Steve wrote:
(I don't want to hear about it, JC :-) ) I walk about two and a half miles every morning around 6 am for exercise. As my tolerance built up, I found it difficult to get my heart rate up without breaking into a run... something I don't want to do because of the impact. My solution was to add an additional 20 pounds by using a weight belt. When I looked around, all I could find was these cutesy belts with flowers and pooh bears targeted to females. I might even be able to stomach that, but they come with matching little cutesy sand weights that only let you add maybe 10 pounds a half a pound at a time. I found what I needed in, of all places, a dive shop. You can get a heavy duty, quick release dive belt that accepts lead shot pouches in 2 pound or 5 pound units. (Sorry, ladies, it only comes in black... no pooh bears). I started with the two pound pouches and built up to 20 pounds of 5 pound pouches. The belt is, of course, adjustable for when your weight sinks and is extremely easy to put on and take off. It rides on your pelvic bones so there is no strain to your back... you don't even notice it when walking except for the extra effort it requires. I have never seen this suggested anywhere else, so I thought I'd through it out for anyone who might be interested. Steve Thanks Steve! My rheumatologist told me to stay away from the cardio machines (bc of my OA), and just walk for cardio. I'm going to take up your suggestion. At the gym, I had to go to an incline of 10 and a speed of 5.5 to get to 130 (which is my cardio zone). Then it was too much impact. (But it felt great! :-) ... ) M.S. x-- 100 Proof News - http://www.100ProofNews.com x-- 3,500+ Binary NewsGroups, and over 90,000 other groups x-- Access to over 800 Gigs/Day - $8.95/Month x-- UNLIMITED DOWNLOAD |
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Walking for Exercise with a Weight Belt
What an excellent idea! Thank you, Steve.
DustyB "Steve" wrote in message .com... (I don't want to hear about it, JC :-) ) I walk about two and a half miles every morning around 6 am for exercise. As my tolerance built up, I found it difficult to get my heart rate up without breaking into a run... something I don't want to do because of the impact. My solution was to add an additional 20 pounds by using a weight belt. .... |
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Walking for Exercise with a Weight Belt
"Steve" wrote in message .com... (I don't want to hear about it, JC :-) ) I walk about two and a half miles every morning around 6 am for exercise. As my tolerance built up, I found it difficult to get my heart rate up without breaking into a run... something I don't want to do because of the impact. My solution was to add an additional 20 pounds by using a weight belt. snip The belt is, of course, adjustable for when your weight sinks and is extremely easy to put on and take off. It rides on your pelvic bones so there is no strain to your back... you don't even notice it when walking except for the extra effort it requires. I have never seen this suggested anywhere else, so I thought I'd through it out for anyone who might be interested. Really good idea. Unfortunately no dive shops in my area. Sigh. Time to start surfing the web with my card again. revek |
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Walking for Exercise with a Weight Belt
I do low impact aerobics with 27lbs..I jst bought a pile of 5lbs weight
and connected them together to make a belt. THen i use 2n half pound wieghts on my ankles and 1n half on my wrists. It works great |
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On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 17:11:10 -0400, revek wrote
(in message ): "Steve" wrote in message .com... (I don't want to hear about it, JC :-) ) I walk about two and a half miles every morning around 6 am for exercise. As my tolerance built up, I found it difficult to get my heart rate up without breaking into a run... something I don't want to do because of the impact. My solution was to add an additional 20 pounds by using a weight belt. snip The belt is, of course, adjustable for when your weight sinks and is extremely easy to put on and take off. It rides on your pelvic bones so there is no strain to your back... you don't even notice it when walking except for the extra effort it requires. I have never seen this suggested anywhere else, so I thought I'd through it out for anyone who might be interested. Really good idea. Unfortunately no dive shops in my area. Sigh. Time to start surfing the web with my card again. revek The one I have is made by Seaquest, although the model I have is probably out of date. I just did a quick search and it looks like they now come in colors. Ugh! I guess it's just a matter of time before we get the poohs. Make sure you get the ones with lead shot, not the fixed lead slugs... the lead shot deforms to fit you whereas the fixed slugs will jab you. They cost more but they're worth it. Steve Steve |
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"Steve" wrote in message .com... The one I have is made by Seaquest, although the model I have is probably out of date. I just did a quick search and it looks like they now come in colors. Ugh! I guess it's just a matter of time before we get the poohs. Make sure you get the ones with lead shot, not the fixed lead slugs... the lead shot deforms to fit you whereas the fixed slugs will jab you. They cost more but they're worth it. Thanks for the heads-up. revek |
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Walking for Exercise with a Weight Belt
If you have the time, add more time, not more resistance. Do you break a
sweat half way into your regime? If yes, then you are OK. As a long time weight loser, and 9 months into maintenance, I find exercise is the key. Add more time... Rich R. "Steve" wrote in message .com... (I don't want to hear about it, JC :-) ) I walk about two and a half miles every morning around 6 am for exercise. As my tolerance built up, I found it difficult to get my heart rate up without breaking into a run... something I don't want to do because of the impact. My solution was to add an additional 20 pounds by using a weight belt. When I looked around, all I could find was these cutesy belts with flowers and pooh bears targeted to females. I might even be able to stomach that, but they come with matching little cutesy sand weights that only let you add maybe 10 pounds a half a pound at a time. I found what I needed in, of all places, a dive shop. You can get a heavy duty, quick release dive belt that accepts lead shot pouches in 2 pound or 5 pound units. (Sorry, ladies, it only comes in black... no pooh bears). I started with the two pound pouches and built up to 20 pounds of 5 pound pouches. The belt is, of course, adjustable for when your weight sinks and is extremely easy to put on and take off. It rides on your pelvic bones so there is no strain to your back... you don't even notice it when walking except for the extra effort it requires. I have never seen this suggested anywhere else, so I thought I'd through it out for anyone who might be interested. Steve |
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Work up to 25 lbs so you'll be ready to carry an M60.
-- JC Lyle's New Ultimate Diet "1. eat less you fat **** 2. exercise more you fat ****" "Steve" wrote in message .com... (I don't want to hear about it, JC :-) ) I walk about two and a half miles every morning around 6 am for exercise. As my tolerance built up, I found it difficult to get my heart rate up without breaking into a run... something I don't want to do because of the impact. My solution was to add an additional 20 pounds by using a weight belt. When I looked around, all I could find was these cutesy belts with flowers and pooh bears targeted to females. I might even be able to stomach that, but they come with matching little cutesy sand weights that only let you add maybe 10 pounds a half a pound at a time. I found what I needed in, of all places, a dive shop. You can get a heavy duty, quick release dive belt that accepts lead shot pouches in 2 pound or 5 pound units. (Sorry, ladies, it only comes in black... no pooh bears). I started with the two pound pouches and built up to 20 pounds of 5 pound pouches. The belt is, of course, adjustable for when your weight sinks and is extremely easy to put on and take off. It rides on your pelvic bones so there is no strain to your back... you don't even notice it when walking except for the extra effort it requires. I have never seen this suggested anywhere else, so I thought I'd through it out for anyone who might be interested. Steve |
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