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Running with Weights
Jogging is one of the exercises with more adepts around the world. Among the crowd of runners from time to time we see that some use hand weights, weight vests, belts and other items to carry more weight on it, which means an increase in physical demand.
Running with weights is a practice that has generated some controversy, and every now and revive the discussion on the subject., It is true that if we move an extra weight while running will result in a higher caloric intake. But it is also true that we get tired faster and run slower.
Here we make a difference between the weights carried on the hands, waist or torso and ankle type that are positioned in the ankles or legs.
The rocking motion of the weights, if one carries in his hands while running, it had not been specific enough to tone or build muscles in the area. Serves to increase endurance but on the other hand some coaches maintain that reduces agility. The situation is different if we anklets and here is generated discussion among coaches, specialists and brokers.