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From:  Patricia M Smith <dgcsorcmgr@j...>
Date:  Wed Jul 19, 2000  4:20 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] weight training?


I don't think walking 10km in 80 minutes with weights is quite what she
has in mind. The idea is to strengthen the pectoral muscles & improve
posture. Not everything works for everyone, of course & it is likely that
I am incorrect about the amount of weight.

Pat

On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 09:39:40 +1000 Reg Boyle <bandb@n...>
writes:
> At 06:53 PM 17-07-00 -0500, you wrote:
> >My voice teacher frequently suggests weight lifting (small 10 lb.
> type)
> >while walking, if possible.
>
> Patricia I have reservations about carrying weights while walking.
> I carried two one pound weights with a vigorous swing that I think
> resulted in unnecessary elbow and shoulder stress. Does anyone
> know what the sporting guru's thinks of this activity?
> My walk is a challenging 10km in about 80 minutes.
> I'd be terrified of carrying 2 x 10lbs!!!
> Reg.
>
>
>
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