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03-31-2005, 10:13 PM
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Anybody use the Xvest for fat loss purposes?
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5\'7\", 163 lbs, 16% bodyfat - 12/21/05
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04-04-2005, 08:48 PM
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Nobody use this piece of equipment?
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04-04-2005, 09:36 PM
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nope but I looked at it, and it looks awesome
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04-04-2005, 10:17 PM
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i know that dirk nowitski (sp?) of the dallas mavs uses one during practices and i'm sure that other players do too. i was looking into them to do my GPP with-all my speed drills and stuff. not that brand-i found a vest on sale for about $40 or $50. i'm still thinkin about it as i'm just in hs and wont make any $$$ till my b-day and then till the fall when i start reffin again. so, if you can afford it, i'd say go for it. i cant think of tons of things to do with it. i'm not that sure about the fat loss part, but definitely for explosiveness and more strength.
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04-05-2005, 12:14 AM
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redefined
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Kevin,
Which brand were you looking at that's abour $40? I looked at the XVest but $140+ is too much for me...
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04-05-2005, 04:01 AM
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Ben. Just Ben.
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Quote:
Originally posted by Keith:
Kevin,
Which brand were you looking at that's abour $40? I looked at the XVest but $140+ is too much for me...
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That's what I want to know. I was looking to get one, but it's $299 for the 84lb. version. Granted, that's a little TOO heavy for now, but you can always remove weights as needed. If you know of one for even $100, I'm there.
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04-05-2005, 11:03 AM
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Dick's Sporting Goods used to sell vests out here that were very similar. They were $60 - $80, IIRC. They held up to 40 lbs. Still, 40 lbs would be great to use while practicing basketball.
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04-05-2005, 11:15 AM
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Ben. Just Ben.
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Found 50lb. TDS vests for $100 on eBay. That might be all I can handle, both weight and money.
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04-05-2005, 07:10 PM
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it was on sale in a magazine i get. i'll try to find the magazine. it was like eastbay-it's this huge warehouse store that sells stuff through the catalog and their online stores-i'll try to find it.
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04-05-2005, 07:16 PM
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i can't find the vest on-line. i did find the shorts, but they only have XXL (35-39 waist, 44-48 hips) and XXXL (39-43 waist, 48-52 hips) i don't really know anything about them, but here's the link anyway:
weighted shorts thinger
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"Rust on a nail builds tetanus. Rust on a barbell builds character, strength, and attitude." -EC
"Don't spend your life wishing. Spend it doing." -FishrCutB8
"You're a mutant, like a snake with two heads or a cat shy one nipple. Be thankful that your mutation is helpful." - LD
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04-05-2005, 10:03 PM
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Kev if you end up finding the vest, let me know.
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04-05-2005, 10:13 PM
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ok, i'll c if i can find the magazine
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"Don't spend your life wishing. Spend it doing." -FishrCutB8
"You're a mutant, like a snake with two heads or a cat shy one nipple. Be thankful that your mutation is helpful." - LD
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04-09-2005, 07:30 AM
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Hey guys,
I am very familar with the Xvest - what are you looking to use it with?
The weighted vest can be used doing most anything.
Let me know how I can help,
Jerry
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04-11-2005, 04:11 PM
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I wanted to know how well it would work for fat loss purposes when used while walking?
And Kevin T, how come you just don't put Pope John Paul II in you sig line?
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04-11-2005, 06:24 PM
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because then you people have to think [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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"Don't spend your life wishing. Spend it doing." -FishrCutB8
"You're a mutant, like a snake with two heads or a cat shy one nipple. Be thankful that your mutation is helpful." - LD
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04-11-2005, 06:42 PM
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Ben. Just Ben.
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I just wanted to add it to my jump and sprint training, but not for a couple months. I'm still gearing up the bodyweight GPP right now.
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"These Canadians lure you with their kindness and Eskimo stories and then WHAM...you're bent over an IHOP trash can, pants around your knees with nothing but your tears and the smell of blueberry syrup to comfort you." --gobbla
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04-11-2005, 09:18 PM
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Phaedrus-can you post your GPP routine? i haven't started mine yet, so i'm clueless right now. thanks
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"Rust on a nail builds tetanus. Rust on a barbell builds character, strength, and attitude." -EC
"Don't spend your life wishing. Spend it doing." -FishrCutB8
"You're a mutant, like a snake with two heads or a cat shy one nipple. Be thankful that your mutation is helpful." - LD
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04-12-2005, 03:31 AM
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Ben. Just Ben.
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Shameless plug: it's all in my training log [img]smile.gif[/img]
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No Magic Pill (the blog)
No Magic Pill (the log)
My Movember challenge
"If you do not find time to become and remain healthy, you will be obliged to find time to be ill." --George Hackenschmidt
"These Canadians lure you with their kindness and Eskimo stories and then WHAM...you're bent over an IHOP trash can, pants around your knees with nothing but your tears and the smell of blueberry syrup to comfort you." --gobbla
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04-12-2005, 09:00 AM
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The weight vest is great for use with walking. Also good for use doing daily activities. Use in this manner will increase gpp and improve/enforce postural alignment.
I hate to say this but have been a bit disappointed in it's 'clamshell' design. It flaps around during gpp - jump - sprint work.
The wide straps really inhibit the overhead lifts as well.
I have a friend who absolutey loves the smartvest - it is around the same price as the xvest. I have never tried the sv but will it the future.
I wrote a few articles on the xvest i will see if they are still posted or try to find them for you.
Jerry
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