Weighted gloves during step routines?

ChelePA

Cathlete
I have recently started wearing them during "easier" step routines. Anyone else? Also, I wear them for most kickboxing workouts. I have half pound piloxing ones for each hand as well as 1 pound ones and 1 1/2 pound gloves. Any reason not to wear them during these workouts? I mix the weight up depending on the day or routine I am doing.
 
I've been using 1 bl hand weights during kickboxing for years. Otherwise, my heart rate doesn't get very high.
And I was just considering doing the same for some easier step days. Where using an 8" step seems daunting, but I could use a little bump. Basically, increasing the heart rate without having to work a whole lot harder.

I see nothing wrong with it.
 
I know I've use my 1 lb gloves during Low Max. I would just be cautious that the weight you use doesn't cause strain to your shoulders.
 

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