About this Event
- RSVP IS REQUIRED SO WE DON'T LEAVE ANYONE BEHIND
- 1/21 4:30p at Dania Pointe - 1/23 8:00a at Holiday Park
- *WE MEET AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS: DETAILS SENT IN REMINDER EMAIL.
Join us for 1-hour medium-paced walk & stretch
We use weighted vests ( they are optional ) when walking because they have many benefits:
Increases Workload
For people who are limited to low-impact activities such as walking, adding a weighted vest is a great way to vary the activity and add challenges.
Helps Build Bone Density
The extra weight from a vest puts more stress on the bones, helping to build bone density. For people who are walking to lose weight, a weighted vest can help mitigate the loss of bone mass that occurs with weight loss, especially in those over 65.
Burns More Calories
A weighted vest increases the amount of energy spent while walking. The extra weight increases the heart and respiration rates during exercise. The muscles must also work harder, increasing metabolism (energy expenditure).
Improves Balance
Walking with a weighted vest improves balance by strengthening the muscles around the hips, core, and legs. Wearing the vest itself also challenges balance, which can help.
Builds Muscle
Adding weight training exercises to physical activity can build muscle and increase your metabolic rate. Walking with a weighted vest adds weight to the exercise, thus increasing lean body mass and improving leg strength.8
Improves Cardio
Wearing a weighted vest increases the aerobic intensity of walking—elevating the heart rate and increasing oxygen consumption. These two factors improve cardiovascular endurance over time.4
Boosts Balance and Agility
A study of young soccer players showed that warming up with a weighted vest improved agility. The athletes were better prepared to keep up with the demands of a soccer game, which includes sprinting and repeatedly changing direction while running.
Improves Core Strength
Walking uses the muscles of the core—the abdominal and spinal muscles. Adding extra weight to the activity improves core strength.
Led by:
Lisa Pumper, soFLO leading teacher, LOOP resident teacher, and founder of Ft Lauderdale Beach Yoga & Fitness, or Guest Guide
PRICE: free
RSVP IS REQUIRED SO WE KNOW WHO TO EXPECT BEFORE WE SET OFF
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REQUIREMENTS:
♥ Sneakers
♥ Weighted vest is optional.
♥ Moveable DryFit Fitness Clothes ( bag to cover items if we get some rain )
♥ Required Participation Wavier: https://form.jotform.com/yogacommunityfl/hustle
♥ We use the Strava App to track our progress and also have a group if you would like to join: https://www.strava.com/clubs/Fort
LOCATIONS: TBA
💚 rain or shine: We meet at various locations: Las Olas Oceanside Park, Holiday Park, Las Olas New River, Dania Pointe, and others.
( we will email all attendees the location, parking, and other important details a few hours b4 walks. Make sure to check your email used to RSVP and reply back to confirm your 100% attendance - email lisapumperyoga @ gmail.com if you do not receive the details )
💚 WEBSITE :
Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga & Fit powered by Yoga cOMmUNITY FL
www.BeachYogaFit.com
17 years of weekly classes, special events & private bookings in SoFlo & beyond.
💚 QUESTIONS: email [email protected] - or TEXT message 954-300-1580
💚 COLLABORATIONS, & SPONSORING :
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Las Olas Oceanside Park | Beach | Holiday Park | & More, 3000 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, United States
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