weighted vest during cardio

[xxxLGxxx]

Wanted to see if anyone wore a weighted vest for their steady state cardio sessions on an elliptical, stair master, tread mill etc.

How does it compare to non weighted as far as effectiveness? Recovery? Etc.

 

[alpha lifter]

I have a heavily padded military style rucksack stuffed with 40lbs of weights that I use on the treadmill walking 3.3-3.5 mph at 5.0-8.0% incline. This is at home.

It helps increase the intensity and effectiveness of a quick 20-30 min session.

I've found no difference in recovery although I don't over think cardio I just get it done an go about my day.

I would put it a level below a tough session on the stair master [non weighted].

Some of those weighted vests can run upwards of four bills so they can be pricey.

 

[xxxLGxxx]

I am currently doing lots of cardio 6-11 hours per week. Was planning on trying this once I get back to around 1-2 hours of cardio per week.

 

[GreenEarth]

For steady state cardio I think it could be very effective...for more intense cardio (running), I wouldn't put any more weight on me than I already have, out of fear for my joints.

 

[xxxLGxxx]

For steady state cardio I think it could be very effective...for more intense cardio (running), I wouldn't put any more weight on me than I already have, out of fear for my joints.

I did use the vest initially to go on walks this is something wendler recommends. However. I would feel it my knees and lower back.

Looking forward to trying it on the elliptical. Perhaps it will allow me to do shorter sessions but still reap rewards of a longer session without the vest...

 

[ikite103]

Retarded

 

[xxxLGxxx]

Retarded

Please extrapolate on your brilliant answer. ...

 

[Growman]

I remember there was a long thread on this subject not too long ago, within the last 12 months i would say. If you find it, it would have a lot of info in it.

 

[xxxLGxxx]

I remember there was a long thread on this subject not too long ago, within the last 12 months i would say. If you find it, it would have a lot of info in it.

Thx man

 

[buck]

if you are training to climb a mountain i can see where it would be useful. i don't think the added calorie would be worth the wear and tear. for aerobic performance you could try an elevation training mask. the are becoming trendy at the gym i train at.

 

[xxxLGxxx]

if you are training to climb a mountain i can see where it would be useful. i don't think the added calorie would be worth the wear and tear. for aerobic performance you could try an elevation training mask. the are becoming trendy at the gym i train at.

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