Does running with weights help?

[mudskipper]

Seems to me running with extra weight that is not yours is only going to aggravate the knees more so than they'd normally endure.

What if you strapped them round your ankles?

[d000hg]

Seems to me running with extra weight that is not yours is only going to aggravate the knees more so than they'd normally endure.

Maybe if you ran on grass or sand it'd be OK, but then running on sand removes the need for weights!

[Paddy]

Running is good for your body apart from the joints which have a limited life span. The more you run, the earlier in life you will get disease of the joints. Cycling is ok apart from cauing retile dysfunction. Walking is OK, especially to the Pub

[MarillionFan]

Running is good for your body apart from the joints which have a limited life span. The more you run, the earlier in life you will get disease of the joints. Cycling is ok apart from cauing retile dysfunction. Walking is OK, especially to the Pub

WTF is 'retile dysfunction'??

Do you mean this?

Urban Dictionary: Reptile dysfunction

[doodab]

WTF is 'retile dysfunction'??

It's a nasty, debilitating illness. Imagine making such a mess of the bathroom that grout cleaner won't cut it.

[MyUserName]

Running with weights seems to be considered to be a bad idea as it increases stress on the joints (although I do one weighted armour run per week but I am a rebel). On the fitness forum the concenssus seems to be that if you want a more intense run then run faster or up a hill.

[bluetoaster]

What if you strapped them round your ankles?

I was a competitive martial artist in my youth and trained with ankle weights. It did wonders for strengthening the hips and legs and it was really noticeable when sparring that it really enhanced the power and speed.

I don't see much point in running with weights though unless you are training for something specific. If it is just to burn calories then run faster or for longer. Hip and knee problems curtailed my martial arts career and I don't run because of them (plus I get bored).

Cycling or swimming are easier on the joints.

[oscarose]

Didn't help too much.

[Paddy]

WTF is 'retile dysfunction'??

Do you mean this?

Urban Dictionary: Reptile dysfunction

[mickey]

Running is good for your body apart from the joints which have a limited life span. The more you run, the earlier in life you will get disease of the joints. Cycling is ok apart from cauing retile dysfunction. Walking is OK, especially to the Pub

And running with weights is helpful why?