If I jog with weights(10lbs per ankle) for a set number of months, will I really end up being more agile?

Question

What I meant by agile is moving faster and easier than I would if I never used weights for the set period of time... I hope my grammar is correct.

Answer 1

To be honest, I'd dump the ankle weights. They are notorious for causing knee problems, especially when running. It alters your stride and really doesn't help you get faster at all.

To get faster, the most important thing to do is RUN. Some days you'll want to build your endurance and other days you'll definitely want to work on speed. The combination of the two will make you a faster / more agile runner.

Consider doing 1/4 mile repeats (run 1/4 mile at a solid clip, rest and repeat). This this 4 - 8 times (depending upon your fitness level) no more than twice a week. Use other times that you run / jog to build endurance. If the 1/4 mile repeats are too easy, shoot for 1/2 or 1 mile repeats.

You may find this site extremely helpful: http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/ His running calculator will tell you what to run your intervals in.

But the bottom line: ditch the ankle weights (hurry!) and keep running.

Answer 2

I'm not here to judge your grammar but I'm glad to see that you care.Agility is more dependent on fast twitch (white) muscle fiber than red.That being said sprinting and jumping(risky with weights on) are more likely to help.Certainly walking around your house is safer than running with them on.I would spend the time you have doing the sprints and jumping and use the weights around the house.Studying plyometrics(stretch,shorten{myotatic reflex}) can aide in your understanding of this complex muscle reaction.Spend free time on the exercise and wear the weights in the off time but make sure you get sufficient rest and protein to repair the microtrauma to your muscles(that's the minute tearing of the muscle that causes delayed onset muscle soreness and eventually hypertrophy).Without proper rest you will not receive all the benefits from training because the muscles will not heal and subsequently degrade over time.Remember to eat right 6-8 times a day and stay well hydrated.
Do a search for plyometrics because I don't have room for the links.

Answer 3

My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.

On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.

The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!

Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.

Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.

Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!

Answer 4

well, you'll be stronger, that's for sure. I don' think running will help your agility by itself. There may be certain drills for that.

Answer 5

yea, ankle weights help a lot.

Answer 6

YES , but at 1st dont do it eveyday or you will be sore! : )