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

"Steve" wrote in message
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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.

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! :-) ... )

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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.
....

"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

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

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

"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

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

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