Low Max question

[luv_2_B_fit]

Cathe,
Do you think it is okay/safe to use ankle weights when working out to Low Max?....I like to add resistance for my legs on my cardio only days.

Thanks

luv_2_B_fit

 

[CDPotier]

I am not Cathe, but I would not do it. Perhaps, others will have different opinions.

 

[Cassadine86]

You must be super super super advanced if you don't get enough resistance with those blast

 

[t_jania]

You may also keep in mind that LowMax isn't just a cardio... It's interval cardio on 8 inches. I would not use ankle weights and would imagine injury would be very easy to achieve using weights with this video.

 

[san4850]

I just did Low Max on Saturday and I think it's too fast paced to use ankle weights. I can see if the pace were slower and more controlled that you might feel like you want to add ankle weights. But you get a really good leg and lower body workout just doing it without ankle weights.

 

[NY25]

Definitely not - like running, putting ankle weights on doing step puts undue strain on your knees. Not recommended.

 

[kathryn]

>Definitely not - like running, putting ankle weights on doing
>step puts undue strain on your knees. Not recommended.

I agree. Not only the knees, but the ankle and hip. It basically throws off your whole kinetic chain. If you really want more resistance, then a weighted belt or vest would be a safer choice.

 

[Conni]

I am not Cathe, but I would say a big "no" to any resistance used in conjunction with a step workout using an 8 inch step. Too much strain on the joints and the knees, imo.