Is it bad to carry weights while walking on the treadmill?

Valentinegirl Posted: Apr 23, 2005 08:14 AM

Is it bad to carry weights while walking on the treadmill?

I carry 2 pd. weights and do arm excercises while doing my daily walk on the treadmill. I heard it could be bad for your back. Is this true?

dpli Posted: Apr 23, 2005 05:28 PM

Re: Is it bad to carry weights while walking on the treadmill?

i amnot sure about the back, but I have read that it may give you something similar to tennis elbow.

Happybride2005 Posted: Apr 24, 2005 01:16 PM

Re: Is it bad to carry weights while walking on the treadmill?

i see a girl at the gym that does it all the time

12-3Princess Posted: Apr 24, 2005 08:20 PM

Re: Is it bad to carry weights while walking on the treadmill?

I never heard about the tennis elbow thing, does anyone else know if that is true?

I sometimes carry 2.5 lbs in each hand when I walk uphills - never when I run or anything though. I probably do that once a week or so, and make sure to stretch before and after... I'm curious if anyone here knows if that's a bad thing?
I know it's not good to put weights on your ankles or anything - I've heard those back vests with weights are great, but I do prefer to just carry my little two pounders in my hands because it feels natural, like skiing or something.