Will weighted gloves improve your cardio exertion? I have a pair of gloves that weighs 2 lb. each and fit on your hands like a glove (literally).
Wearing them will increase your heart rate which causes higher calorie burn. Wearing the weighted gloves while doing aerobics, kickboxing or run/walking will promote muscle growth in your biceps, shoulders, and lats.
The issue to watch out for is to be aware ofyour form, because the added weight could increase your chance of injury. If your running or speed walking with them on, extend your elbow joint out of the bent position periodically to keep your joint from feeling stressed, especially if you’ve never worn them.
Any changes that you make to your exercise routine can help you from hitting an exercise plateau. Try weighted gloves for a more fit physique.
08/16/11- Tuesday Workout Diary :
Pliometrics DVD- 55 minutes
08/16/11 - Tuesday Food Diary:
Breakfast-
1 whole wheat wrap (100 cal)
2 tbls organic almond butter (186 cal)
1/2 banana, 1/8 cup strawberries (70 cal)
A.M. Snack-
whey protein shake (125 cal)
Lunch- restaurant
grilled veggie open face sandwich (420 cal.) * approximate guess
small salad, spray on balsamic vinegar (55 cal)
P.M. Snack-
apple, 1 low fat string cheese(147 cal)
Dinner-
4 oz roast turkey, with light sodium, and fat gravy (310 cal)
1/2 spaghetti squash, drizzle of balsamic glaze (30 cal)
1/2 cup sauté mushrooms, onions, garlic, italian spices ( spray with butter flavored non stick spray)(40 cal)
1 dove sugar free chocolate pattie (40 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES-1523
