Weighted Vests - Any point me getting one?
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| JamieG |  | Weighted Vests - Any point me getting one? | 07-01-2012 @ 23:55 |
 Tom's CNS is better than steroids Member 2886, 2973 posts SQ 190, BP 122.5, DL 210522.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Hey all, recently been thinking about getting in shape a little as well as getting stronger and began thinking about cardio (shudder). Does anyone on here use one while jogging? Is there a noticeable difference with normal jogging in terms of getting fitter? Also, what other good uses would it have if i were to get one? Weighted planks etc are an obvious bonus. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 00:14 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22063 posts | JamieG said: Does anyone on here use one while jogging? Knee health would have to be low on your list of priorities. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 00:52 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22063 posts | Post Edited: 08.01.2012 @ 00:52 AM by Wayne_Cowdrey Also....I don't know how much they weigh, but surely you'd rapidly outgrow one for weighted planks, if not find it too light immediately. After a few sessions of weighted planks I'm up to 75 kilos and I'm still not being challenged really. So, my advice is - don't bother getting one! | ||
| JamieG | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 01:04 |
Tom's CNS is better than steroids Member 2886, 2973 posts SQ 190, BP 122.5, DL 210522.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Wayne_Cowdrey said:Also.... I don't know how much they weigh, but surely you'd rapidly outgrow one for weighted planks, if not find it too light immediately. After a few sessions of weighted planks I'm up to 75 kilos and I'm still not being challenged really. So, my advice is - don't bother getting one! The one i saw you could change between 10/20/30kg... So yeah your right as i don't think that would even challenge me now. Tbh i think i was getting a bit excited about feeling like Rocky running round town | ||
| VanillaGorilla | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 01:09 |
 the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts | s**t for running in, more than likely will cause issues. However, as a conditioning tool they are brilliant. Think circuits of burpees, box jumps, step ups, leopard crawling, press up, pull ups, handstand press ups, walking lunges, bounds, depth jumps etc etc etc | ||
| JamieG | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 01:12 |
Tom's CNS is better than steroids Member 2886, 2973 posts SQ 190, BP 122.5, DL 210522.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | VanillaGorilla said:s**t for running in, more than likely will cause issues. However, as a conditioning tool they are brilliant. Think circuits of burpees, box jumps, step ups, leopard crawling, press up, pull ups, handstand press ups, walking lunges, bounds, depth jumps etc etc etc Thanks, this sounds good. I remember doing step ups a while back and thinking how awkward the plate i had to carry made it. | ||
| hoponbaby | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 08:19 |
Member 1966, 348 posts SQ 160, BP 70, DL 200430.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | As vanilla gorilla says, use them for conditioning circuits not a good idea for running with, i'd rather do sled drags/sprints for cardio..dont know the vest you have been looking at but my advice would be make sure the vest is a good fit and the weights are tightly secure, last thing you want when doing burpees etc is the weights moving about and the vest moving about also.. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 13:11 |
 'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | get a suit f armour, or an old-fashioned diving suit, that would be heavy. i actually know a guy who made a chain mail vest which is very heavy | ||
| JamieG | | ... | 08-01-2012 @ 14:03 |
Tom's CNS is better than steroids Member 2886, 2973 posts SQ 190, BP 122.5, DL 210522.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | JackRevans said:get a suit f armour, or an old-fashioned diving suit, that would be heavy. i actually know a guy who made a chain mail vest which is very heavy Sorry I'm a recovering Warcraft addict. Running around in Armour may trigger a relapse | ||