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Physiological effects of exercising with handweights.

T E Auble1, L Schwartz

  • 1Human Energy Research Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|April 1, 1991
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Handweighted exercise increases energy costs and engages both upper and lower body muscles. While it may cause minor, temporary blood pressure changes, it is generally safe for most individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Handweighted exercise is an emerging training modality.
  • Its impact on energy expenditure and physiological responses requires detailed investigation.
  • Understanding its potential for full-body conditioning is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the relationship between handweight use and exercise energy costs.
  • To explore the effects of handweighted exercise on cardiovascular responses.
  • To assess the safety and potential training adaptations of handweighted exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Participants performed exercises with varying handweight loads (0.45-1.36kg) and swing distances.
  • Energy costs were measured through indirect calorimetry.

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  • Heart rate and blood pressure were monitored during exercise.

    • Main Results:

    • Energy costs increased significantly (3-155%) with handweight use compared to unweighted exercise.
    • Handweighted arm swings integrated upper and lower body muscle engagement.
    • Transient, minor elevations in heart rate and blood pressure were observed, with individual variability.

    Conclusions:

    • Handweighted exercise demonstrably increases energy expenditure and offers a method for simultaneous upper and lower body training.
    • The exercise is generally safe for most individuals, though precautions are advised for those with cardiovascular issues.
    • Further research is needed to determine specific strength and endurance adaptations from large-range motion handweighted exercises.