Ok, liking all the answers I have seen. I am 5' 10" 220 lbs and plan to do walks in the vest. How many calories will a 2 mile walk burn?
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I think it burns 325 calories. definitely between the range of 300 and 350.
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You will lose weight as you will burn calories whilst doing the exercise, i would recommend you try to eat healthy as well.
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Albert: I am 6'5" 230. I ordered the "XX large" and it fit great. The sides of the vest completely break apart and attach by Velcro, making it easy to increase/decrease circumference fit. My waist is 42" and there is PLENTY of real estate on the 2X to increase from 42" up. Great vest, tons of Molly straps. The only thing I would suggest is looking for a belt loop apparatus to connect the vest to your waist so when you sit in a vehicle the vest doesn't raise up. I found that annoying, but maybe that's just me. I let a family member use it for a while and they loved the vest and didn't know what I was talking about! Hope this helps
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Yes, set up your stride in inches or centimeter. I chose mine in inches, the distance walked will be displayed in miles.
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Honestly, I even forget that I'm wearing it. Very light weight, and non obtrusive lights. I've had to look down to make sure it's still on. Even when I do, still not getting the full effect that those around me are. Great vest!
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I used it for my son when he did not walk. As he did not stand up, the vest went up to his neck and it was kind of "long" for his body.Then, when he started to walk, it became more confortable.He weights 24.25lb and he is 29.13 high.
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Christopher, I would liken this treadmill at just slightly less than the ones I used to use at the County Recreation Center. I am 5'9 and 200 and have been using this thing to walk 4 miles per day at 15 minute miles five days a week. I keep the belt lubricated with silicone like the manual says and have had zero problems with it. Everything works today the same as it has for the past two years. This has been a quality piece of equipment that is built very well. I can't see that you would have a problem with it at all. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have anymore.
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I'm 6'2' also and about 220 lbs. I know I purchased the largest size available (I think the XXL). I like some room so I can wear a good base layer if needed. If you are in a climate that gets below 20 F I would say go big so you can add sweatshirt under it comfortably.
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You are able to enter your weight (between 66 pounds and 330 pounds), which allows it to calculate how many calories you burn during your activity. Heart rate is displayed in real time as you are working out.
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I have had my 170 since March. I am 6'4" weighing in at 279...and am currently managing 7+ miles each morning....I am 69 yrs old today and am looking forward to increasing my workout levels!
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You will burn a lot of calories doing this DVD, get the body pump DVD and do one need one night, then do the other and eat clean nutrition and you will lose. I started out a size 12 and I am a size 4! Make sure to follow with good nutrition and you will do fine! Believe in yourself and you will be able to lose 75 lbs. T
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People always say it's ONLY after weight and that you'll gain it back. But this is not all together true. Sweat generation while working out is a direct correlation with heat build up AND energy dissipation. So, in the end you do --with consistency drop both water weight AND mass weight. If you're amenable to something even better (it's what I do) use Albolene (way less expensive, but just as effective -- though Sweet Sweat gives off larger sweat globs), atop that use plastic wrap/saran wrap, THEN the waist belt, then I put on a long sleeve T before I wear a Kutting weight shirt (sold on Amazon - go 2 sizes above your normal size). I later added the Kutting weight pants too(again go 2-3 pant sizes up). Now do 10-15 min intensive cardio, then take a 15 min walk. You will not believe what you'll see sweat-wise. Do it 3-4 times a week for 2 months and you'll come back to thank me later. The Kuttting weight products are a bit steep for price but absolutely worth every cent. The waist belt (and Kutting weight products)is made of neoprene/velcro material. They're meant to trap body heat. Now, you stomach area has the poorest blood supply in the body thus easier for the gut to store fat since poor circulation guarantees less fuel burnt in that area during exercise.By trapping the heat in that area, your body is forced to compensate by causing the vessels to dilate, more blood to flow to get rid of that heat with the accompanying generation of sweat to cool down that area. Your body is now "forced" into using those fat stored in the "love handles" which it had been storing up.So yes, calories are burning, water is being shed, and weight is slowly but surly being lost AT a faster rate. Finally, factor in food consumption too. Less fast/junk foods the faster to reaching your goal. Hope this helped.
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I wear my digiwalker everyday all day to get the full benefits of a pedometer. Aiming for 10,000 steps daily. Hope this has been helpful to you.
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If u r only running up to 4 miles a day a 40# vest may be too much. It's pretty heavy but works great. U will feel ready to run when u drop it. The problem is that adding 40 that ur not used to May give u shin splints. I'm used to heavy rucksacks so it was fine for me but maybe not for others. A great vest tho
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Actually, I count my steps, and I do not bother about distance. I aim for 10,000 steps/day, which equals approx. 5 miles (actually 4.73 miles using my actual stride of 30 inches). Impossible to tell you how many (Hammer) steps = 1 mile, because each person's stride (step) is a different length. There are 5280 feet in a mile. If you assume your stride = 30 inches (2.5 feet), then there are 2,112 strides (steps) in a mile.To keep it simple, count 2,000 steps as a mile (+/-). Using 2,000 steps/mile keeps the math simple when you read the pedometer. For example, if you walk 4,500 steps, call it 2 and 1/4 miles. Your stride and your mileage may vary. Good luck. F.COW Actually, I count my steps, and I do not bother about distance. I aim for 10,000 steps/day, which equals approx. 5 miles (actually 4.73 miles using my actual stride of 30 inches). Impossible to tell you how many (Hammer) steps = 1 mile, because each person's stride (step) is a different length. There are 5280 feet in a mile. If you assume your stride = 30 inches (2.5 feet), then there are 2,112 strides (steps) in a mile.To keep it simple, count 2,000 steps as a mile (+/-). Using 2,000 steps/mile keeps the math simple when you read the pedometer. For example, if you walk 4,500... » Read More Actually, I count my steps, and I do not bother about distance. I aim for 10,000 steps/day, which equals approx. 5 miles (actually 4.73 miles using my actual stride of 30 inches). Impossible to tell you how many (Hammer) steps = 1 mile, because each person's stride (step) is a different length. There are 5280 feet in a mile. If you assume your stride = 30 inches (2.5 feet), then there are 2,112 strides (steps) in a mile.To keep it simple, count 2,000 steps as a mile (+/-). Using 2,000 steps/mile keeps the math simple when you read the pedometer. For example, if you walk 4,500 steps, call it 2 and 1/4 miles. Your stride and your mileage may vary. Good luck. F.COW « Show Less
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For that temp range mid-weight would be way too much for me. I would go for several light layers. Your insulation needs will vary widely during hiking, resting etc. so it will be the old story of layer up and layer down.
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Yes, the vest has a neoprene waist and velcro across the entire width. This will certainly appear "smaller" on you than on me (I am 5'4" and 130lbs.), but it will do the job of putting 10 pound of well distributed weight on your chest and back. (I have four of these now, each on stationed in a city I visit frequently. For me it really is that good.)