[bayboy4life]

Does anybody use a weighted vest when they do cardio?What are the pros and cons of using a weighted vest?

[magicman531]

Pros? Increases resistance and makes it harder overall. Cons are that is stresses the joints more and depending on what cardio you do may lead to long term effects. If you ran with a 50 pound vest then your knees and joints would take quite a beating.

[ModernWarrior]

Originally Posted by magicman531

Pros? Increases resistance and makes it harder overall. Cons are that is stresses the joints more and depending on what cardio you do may lead to long term effects. If you ran with a 50 pound vest then your knees and joints would take quite a beating.

Would the same happen to a guy who just weighs a lot. Just wondering. I do not use a weighted vest because I don't really think it is worth the joint problems just to make my workout harder.

[bayboy4life]

Originally Posted by ModernWarrior

Would the same happen to a guy who just weighs a lot. Just wondering. I do not use a weighted vest because I don't really think it is worth the joint problems just to make my workout harder.

Ya whats the difference if I weight 150 and run with a 50lb vest or if i am just 200lbs?

[chia]

Originally Posted by bayboy4life

Ya whats the difference if I weight 150 and run with a 50lb vest or if i am just 200lbs?

It takes time for the joints to get stronger to support the extra weight. You shouldn't have any problems if you ease into it. Just don't go running 5 miles on concrete the first day. If you run use a rubber track. Or climb hills or stairs which will reduce the impact on the knees.

[harroy]

The military makes people run with packs on. I dont know if that answers your question but I doubt it puts that much stress on you knees. Just dont go crazy. Try 10-15 pounds or something and work your self up. But in the end I doubt you really need one.