i run a mile a day okay....but would it be bad or better if i ran a mile holding 10 pound dumbells in both hands....i no i can easily do it but i dont want it to not help
2007-06-24 09:17:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Would definately increase stamina...would think it would also help to build overall strength...just an opinion, though...i workout, but I'm no fitness expert.
2007-06-24 09:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sam L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your spine won't appreciate the stress of you running carrying 10 lbs. in each hand. You could safely walk that far carrying that much weight, and that will really make your wrists and forearms stronger (as well a burn a lot of calories).
Honestly, running with this weight in your hands is not a good idea.
2007-06-24 16:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its great for your body as long as your diet is good too. Its not about it not helping its about if you're getting enough protein in you diet, if you're that kind of training you really need to get more proteins and overall more nutrients in your body. You have also the acception of eating a little more than 2000 calories a day for you active lifestyle.
2007-06-24 16:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by Yelena T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going for a stroke it's great for you.
But I reccommend just the running and no dumbells. If you want tone do them seperately,m you don't want to stress your body too much or you actually end up gaining MORE weight.
2007-06-24 16:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the weights in a back pack wrapped in a towel. This way your whole body will get the benefit instead of straining your hands and arms.
2007-06-24 16:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by STEPHEN K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be better off getting a weighted vest - this way the weights are more evenly distributed and you have a lesser risk of injury.
2007-06-24 16:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People run with weight, builds muscle. Don't over do it, you should be ok.
Now you say easily... let's talk after your first mile w/the weights - lol( :-o
Take care
2007-06-24 16:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by Maeflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your arms would be buffer and stronger. But it wouldn't help much except for causing problems in your hands and wrists.
2007-06-24 16:22:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT! I know someone who did this and permanantley strained their spine and was paralayzed! If you want to intensify, run two miles, or on a timed run. -m
2007-06-24 16:21:15 · answer #9 · answered by morrigan a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a lot of weight for one mile..i'd try that on treadmill first if your body can handle it go for it.
also you can probably try the ankle weight, probably works better and safer
2007-06-24 16:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋