Comments on: Gaining Weight to Lose Weight http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/ Personal Development Life Lessons Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:43:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Mister Manly http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-23144 Mister Manly Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:53:56 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-23144 Hi Craig, great article and I can say that I have been using my Hart 10kg weighted vest for almost 2-weeks and am really starting to see a change in my muscularity (esp legs which are leaner but definitely stronger ie calves/hammys and quads)! BTW I'm not in anyway affiliated to Hart but went with theirs as they use sand for the weights not solid plates (which means that it doesn't dig into me while I am wearing it around home or during my workouts, including lying down on bench doing presses etc -> this feature was and has been a real benefit, especially when I have been wearing it for 3-4hrs!!) I absolutely agree about how effective it is (really good for bodyweight circuit training, weights and interval training) and would recommend a weighted vest to anyone who feels their training has plateaued ie not seeing results or is in a hurry to get results (like me). Keep up the good work, Mr M :) Hi Craig, great article and I can say that I have been using my Hart 10kg weighted vest for almost 2-weeks and am really starting to see a change in my muscularity (esp legs which are leaner but definitely stronger ie calves/hammys and quads)! BTW I’m not in anyway affiliated to Hart but went with theirs as they use sand for the weights not solid plates (which means that it doesn’t dig into me while I am wearing it around home or during my workouts, including lying down on bench doing presses etc -> this feature was and has been a real benefit, especially when I have been wearing it for 3-4hrs!!)

I absolutely agree about how effective it is (really good for bodyweight circuit training, weights and interval training) and would recommend a weighted vest to anyone who feels their training has plateaued ie not seeing results or is in a hurry to get results (like me). Keep up the good work, Mr M :)

]]> By: A CHDC Update… http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-22336 A CHDC Update… Wed, 26 May 2010 12:50:17 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-22336 [...] the last few days I’ve been road-testing a weight vest (I wrote about them recently) from a company here in Oz called Strengthpoint. The point of the testing was for me to be [...] [...] the last few days I’ve been road-testing a weight vest (I wrote about them recently) from a company here in Oz called Strengthpoint. The point of the testing was for me to be [...]

]]> By: Success Demands Action http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21950 Success Demands Action Sat, 15 May 2010 03:41:53 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21950 Hey there loving the blog! I was wondering if you would be interested in exchanging links? I am looking add more great self improvement blogs to my blog roll. Let me know if you wanna exchange links :) <a href="http://www.successdemandsaction.net" rel="nofollow">Success Demands Action: A Self Improvement Blog</a> Hey there loving the blog! I was wondering if you would be interested in exchanging links? I am looking add more great self improvement blogs to my blog roll. Let me know if you wanna exchange links :)

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]]> By: Nick http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21939 Nick Fri, 14 May 2010 06:41:12 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21939 I have been using the vests for a while and it is great to tool to burn those extra calories but also reinforce to your clients about how hard it is on the body to carry that extra weight and what damage you can be doing to your body when you are overweight. I have been using the vests for a while and it is great to tool to burn those extra calories but also reinforce to your clients about how hard it is on the body to carry that extra weight and what damage you can be doing to your body when you are overweight.

]]> By: Jen N http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21935 Jen N Fri, 14 May 2010 00:24:03 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21935 I've seen elite athletes wearing them but I've never considered using one myself! I have difficulty walking since a serious MVA afew years ago, but I love to exercise. I've combated not being able to walk much by buying a pedal exerciser that I use 6 days pw. It gives me a brilliant cardio workout. Please tell me if a vest would work ok on a bike as I'm stationary (except for my legs)? Have a wonderful day & weekend! Jen :) I’ve seen elite athletes wearing them but I’ve never considered using one myself! I have difficulty walking since a serious MVA afew years ago, but I love to exercise. I’ve combated not being able to walk much by buying a pedal exerciser that I use 6 days pw. It gives me a brilliant cardio workout. Please tell me if a vest would work ok on a bike as I’m stationary (except for my legs)?

Have a wonderful day & weekend!

Jen :)

]]> By: Pet http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21934 Pet Thu, 13 May 2010 23:32:30 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21934 Being a daily walker, this is the best idea ever. Never had I thought about a weighted vest for me. Geez Craig.....love your work. As for loading up a backpack, that's usually my backpack walking home from work. Esp. now that its getting cooler, the pack is heavier. My backpack has a light back support frame that is curved away from my back & then there is a mesh piece that sits on my back (its called a freeflow ventilation back system) I have tried a few backpacks & this one is the best. Its light & comfortable, even when fully loaded....but expensive.....but worth it. But I will look into a vest for when I'm walking my dogs :-) I hope RYB goes fabulously on Sunday. Pet xoxo PS How nice of Steve to offer the 10% discount. Being a daily walker, this is the best idea ever. Never had I thought about a weighted vest for me. Geez Craig…..love your work.
As for loading up a backpack, that’s usually my backpack walking home from work. Esp. now that its getting cooler, the pack is heavier. My backpack has a light back support frame that is curved away from my back & then there is a mesh piece that sits on my back (its called a freeflow ventilation back system) I have tried a few backpacks & this one is the best. Its light & comfortable, even when fully loaded….but expensive…..but worth it. But I will look into a vest for when I’m walking my dogs :-)

I hope RYB goes fabulously on Sunday.

Pet
xoxo
PS How nice of Steve to offer the 10% discount.

]]> By: Craig http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21933 Craig Thu, 13 May 2010 22:27:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21933 Hi Corrine. 1. It's impossible to answer the 'back question' as there are too many variables and too many unknowns from my point of view (I don't know anything about you or your back). Having said that, vests don't put excessive stress on backs if they are used the right way. If anything, over time using a vest should strengthen your back. If you have an existing back injury or condition (especially disc issues) I would advise you to not use a vest until you get clearance from the relevant medical professional. 2. They can cost anywhere from $150.00 up to $1,000. Typically, $250 should get you something that's reasonable quality with reasonable weight. There are cheap ones but they tend to fall apart within months... :) Hi Corrine.

1. It’s impossible to answer the ‘back question’ as there are too many variables and too many unknowns from my point of view (I don’t know anything about you or your back). Having said that, vests don’t put excessive stress on backs if they are used the right way. If anything, over time using a vest should strengthen your back. If you have an existing back injury or condition (especially disc issues) I would advise you to not use a vest until you get clearance from the relevant medical professional.

2. They can cost anywhere from $150.00 up to $1,000. Typically, $250 should get you something that’s reasonable quality with reasonable weight. There are cheap ones but they tend to fall apart within months… :)

]]> By: Megan http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21932 Megan Thu, 13 May 2010 22:16:26 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21932 I am an ex-fattie (I've lost 21 kilos) and I have used a vest for over a year. I started using one at my gym and eventually bought my own. These days I walk with 12-15 kilos for about 30 minutes most days and I recently wore it on a bushwalk with my hubby. That was hard! But great. Like Craig said, they definitely work. I am an ex-fattie (I’ve lost 21 kilos) and I have used a vest for over a year. I started using one at my gym and eventually bought my own. These days I walk with 12-15 kilos for about 30 minutes most days and I recently wore it on a bushwalk with my hubby. That was hard! But great. Like Craig said, they definitely work.

]]> By: Kate http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21931 Kate Thu, 13 May 2010 22:03:50 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21931 OMG I really hope that can be worn under a shirt... Im going to stick to spinning 600 calories in 45 mins.. and looks a hell of alot better! OMG I really hope that can be worn under a shirt… Im going to stick to spinning 600 calories in 45 mins.. and looks a hell of alot better!

]]> By: KR17 http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/gaining-weight-to-lose-weight/#comment-21930 KR17 Thu, 13 May 2010 21:44:47 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/?p=5191#comment-21930 Hi Craig. I love it when you get all sciencey and clever on us. Especially when your cleverness might help make my fat arse smaller. Today I'm off to investigate weight vests. Keep doing what you do and thanks for being the real deal minus all the bull***t. That's what we luv. Kaz. :) Hi Craig. I love it when you get all sciencey and clever on us. Especially when your cleverness might help make my fat arse smaller. Today I’m off to investigate weight vests. Keep doing what you do and thanks for being the real deal minus all the bull***t.

That’s what we luv. Kaz. :)

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