Wallking vest arrived... - Osteoporosis Message Board

phylwill1152 · 03-28-2008, 02:37 PM

The walking vest was waiting for me when i got home from town this morning and i had to try it out on a walk. If the maiden walk is any indication, its going to be a good additon to daily walks. It's comfortable to wear and even under a windbreaker and over a long sleeve t shirt i didn't get too warm. I started with the 4 lbs. it came with and could feel the extra effort during the walk. I was also walking into a headwind and in sand, so i got plenty of extra umpf today. It's a bit big, but the straps cinced it up fine. If by some changce i get smaller i can take it in on the sewing machine or sell it and get a smaller one. The weights are metal bars, so i think i'll be able too imoprovise when i want to add more weight.

It came with 2 cd's, but i haven't looked at them yet. I think one is music and the other an indoor workout. I'll let you know how they are when i listen/watch them. Oh..it has a pocket on the back that you can put a cd or mp3 player in, i was happy to see that since i listen to music when walking alone.

Have a good weekend..take care...phyllis

osteoblast · 03-28-2008, 05:37 PM

Phylwill-That's great! What is the material like? is it cotton, or a nylon type? As you know I have the x2vest and it is very heavy nylon like material , like really heavy. No way that if you put the total 12 pounds in that it came with it would not sag, or wear out or tear any part of it. That being said, it is totally not breathable. But, is is not a vest but more like a tunic???I think that is what it would be called, it has no sides, just a front and back section, it slips over your head and you cinch it around with the velcro belt. So, in a way it is breathable because sides are open, but you sweat under it because you get warm and there is no way for the heat to release from your body like the small part of your back.
I am going to keep the one that I have but really am wondering how it would ever work on a mildly warm day let alone a warm or hot day. I will be interested to hear how the WalkVest does for you.
Does it seem really durable??

phylwill1152 · 03-28-2008, 06:52 PM

Hi OB...the vest is made of a heavy cotton fabric, with a netlike fabric inserts on the sided for air circulation. When its cinched up snug there is still room for air too move above the weights, which rest on the hips front and back. I think the way its designed will hold up well. I looks more like a vest you'd wear than the one i ordered first, which like yours, went over the head and fastened with velcro straps. I don't think i'll have a heat problem until it gets hot and humid out, like i know it will. If it get to toasty, i won't wear it. I'll still ahve my poles for that little bit of extra. I don't think you have the humidity problem where you live.

A friend of ours was over for supper and i showed him the weights it came with. He said he had some metal bars about the same width that he'd cut to size for me. i don't know if it will be exact ly .5 lbs. or 1lb., but it will give me the extra weights to add in when needed wiothout the expense of ordering them.

This is how the info that came with it said to add weight...When you need a greater challenge and don't want to exercise MORE add more weight, 2 lbs, at a time. I guess that means work harder in the same amount of time and get the same benefits.

I am so glad you got the good news you did...did you and your husband (don't know if you have one) go out and celebrate? great news like that deserves a night out. talk to ya soon...take care...phyllis

peppurr · 03-29-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by phylwill1152

The walking vest was waiting for me when i got home from town this morning and i had to try it out on a walk. If the maiden walk is any indication, its going to be a good additon to daily walks. It's comfortable to wear and even under a windbreaker and over a long sleeve t shirt i didn't get too warm. I started with the 4 lbs. it came with and could feel the extra effort during the walk. I was also walking into a headwind and in sand, so i got plenty of extra umpf today. It's a bit big, but the straps cinced it up fine. If by some changce i get smaller i can take it in on the sewing machine or sell it and get a smaller one. The weights are metal bars, so i think i'll be able too imoprovise when i want to add more weight.

It came with 2 cd's, but i haven't looked at them yet. I think one is music and the other an indoor workout. I'll let you know how they are when i listen/watch them. Oh..it has a pocket on the back that you can put a cd or mp3 player in, i was happy to see that since i listen to music when walking alone.

Have a good weekend..take care...phyllis

I've never heard of this phylw. I walk with a small backpack containing a 5 lb weight. I agree with you on feeling the weight. I started out with 10 pounds (suggested by my naturopath) and felt it in my knees and feet! It was hurting. Thought I better start out gradually so I reduced it to 5lbs. I love how I can feel all my back muscles working. Amazing!

Good luck with your vest.

osteoblast · 03-29-2008, 12:33 PM

Phylwill-Yes, dh and I celebrated with an awesome Thai dinner. I am going to take my vest out for a long walk today ,dh included too.
PS-I am getting walking poles soon. You have inspired me once again.