Friday, 16 November 2012

• Walking with Wrist Weights: Cardio & Weight Training at the Same Time!

  
  One of the easiest ways to get great exercise is by walking. Walking doesn’t require too much effort or preparation, yet it provides the benefits of muscle toning, cardio, and also burns away unwanted calories. This is one exercise that does not require any equipment, however many people today are using wrist weights and have found that the benefits of walking are greatly enhanced.

  People who add wrist weights to their walking routines testify that walking with them is a very simple, cheap, and convenient way of incorporating cardio and weight training at the same time. Furthermore they add that wearing these weights gives them an added challenge in their exercise. Studies have confirmed that by wearing 1 to 3 pounds of weight on your wrist while walking or doing your exercise increases your heart rate, thus increasing oxygen consumption. A significant number of calories are burned as well.

  It is a known fact that walking is a simple way of burning calories. By adding resistance with the use of wrist weights, another dimension can be added to create a more effective workout. Walking doesn’t have to be about just walking anymore - it can incorporate resistance or weight training as well.

  Burning calories is basically the main benefit of conventional walking, however adding weights while walking provides additional resistance, and as a result, you will burn more calories in exerting effort to walk. Regardless of how heavy the weights are on your wrist, you will definitely have to work more, thus exerting more effort and, as a result, you will definitely burn more calories as compared to when you aren’t wearing wrist weights.

  Another benefit of using wrist weights when walking is the benefit of toning and strengthening your muscles. The resistance that the weights provide strengthens your muscles; using wrist weights is considered a form of strength training. With strength training, unlike typical cardio exercises, you will be able to build lean muscle mass very effectively. This is the reason why many fitness experts believe that strength training should be part of any complete exercise program.

  Walking with wrist weights not only gives you the benefit of burning calories, strengthening and toning muscles, but it also provides several other mental and physical benefits. All forms of resistance training provide additional benefits such as stronger bones, increased stamina, better focus, weight loss, diabetes prevention, and relief from arthritis and back pain.

  It is true and has been proven that walking with wrist weights is very effective cardio and weight training exercise. However, care must be taken in putting weights on your wrists. Fitness experts point out that weight greater than 3 pounds can pose a risk to your body. Too much weight could stress your muscles and joints, causing injuries. Performing excessive movement while wearing them can cause injury as well. For this reason, you should consult your trainer or doctor before you incorporate this method into your routine so that you can get the maximum benefit from it.

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