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HIIT with medicine ball

brachii
brachii
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Joined: 2007/02/26
Canada
2007/03/02, 05:57 PM
I was thinking of carrying a medicine ball everytime i did HIIT, not very heavy maybe...i dunno 20, 30 or even 40lbs medicine ball. The reason why im considering this is because i remember hearing that pretty much any exercise that makes you really breathe hard will increase your stamina, and im looking ways to raise my stamina. Please comment.

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asimmer
asimmer
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2007/03/02, 06:32 PM
a weighted vest would be better - less stress on your joints. Carrying a weight while doing cardio really isn't advisable.

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brachii
brachii
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2007/03/02, 07:14 PM
Thank you very much, asimmer

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brachii
brachii
brachii
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Canada
2007/03/06, 06:43 PM
Even if you already had strong joints, you wouldnt want to damage those joints right? By doing HIIT with a medicine ball could make them weaker, correct?

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\"Gold medals aren\'t really made of gold. They\'re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.\" - Dan Gable

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Ravenbeauty
Ravenbeauty
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2007/03/07, 01:06 AM
I am not sure if the "medicine ball" would be the best for your posture while performing a HIIT...

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jaytori129
jaytori129
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Joined: 2006/11/14
United States
2007/03/07, 11:14 PM
its not a matter of joints because personally if I am doing HIIT correctly it drains you and you have to eventually lean on that equipment I do an elliptical so i dont usee weight just increase resistance