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Zuzu03

08-29-2009, 10:45 AM

Hi everyone,
Has anyone ever used a weight vest? I've got ankle and wrist weights, but I'm reading more and more that the vests are the way to go. I really need to jazz up my routines with more resistance. If you've used one and seen results, can you let me know? Which one did you use? Thanks guys!

CaliforniaDreamer

08-29-2009, 01:28 PM

I haven't used it yet, but I bought one from Amazon that has nice distribution of these flat weights. I got it after seeing Valerie Bertinelli used one. Thanks for reminding me, I will get it out of the closet.

disneychrista

08-29-2009, 06:47 PM

Zuzu03

08-30-2009, 07:03 AM

For walking/exercising DO NOT use the ankle weights they are not meant to be used for aerobic excercise and could cause injury. They are meant to be used as weight for resistent exercise only. I found this out after I bought mine...

I have thought about buying a vest or weighted belt but haven't yet.

Thank you, yes, that's why I'm looking at the vest, I don't want to mess up my joints with the ankle/wrist weights. Do the vests put extra strain on your lower back?