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    Area of Science:

    • Exercise Physiology
    • Sports Science
    • Human Movement

    Background:

    • Walking is a fundamental physical activity with varying aerobic demands.
    • Incorporating upper body movement, such as with handweights, may alter metabolic requirements.
    • Understanding these changes is crucial for optimizing exercise prescriptions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the aerobic metabolic cost of walking with and without handweights.
    • To compare the oxygen consumption (VO2) during handweight-assisted walking across different weights and ranges of motion.
    • To determine the efficacy of handweight-assisted walking as an endurance training modality.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine male subjects walked at speeds ranging from 1.12 to 1.79 m/sec.
    • Oxygen consumption (VO2) was measured during normal walking and while using 1-, 2-, or 3-lb handweights.
    • Handweights were moved through various ranges of motion during the walking trials.

    Main Results:

    • Handweight-assisted walking significantly increased oxygen consumption (VO2) by 2.1 to 25.5 ml·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹ compared to normal walking.
    • The VO2 for handweight walking ranged from 17 to 43 ml·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹, representing 113% to 255% of normal walking requirements.
    • Increased range of motion with handweights correlated with higher metabolic demands.

    Conclusions:

    • Walking while moving handweights through large ranges of motion provides a substantial aerobic stimulus.
    • This activity effectively engages both upper and lower body musculature.
    • Handweight-assisted walking is a viable endurance training option for individuals across a spectrum of aerobic fitness levels.