tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61532432011-07-14T17:49:13.675-07:00Heavyhands Education - FitnessTalk to us about Heavyhands, Panaerobics and LongStrength!Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comBlogger801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1113747788743503282005-04-17T07:19:00.000-07:002005-04-17T07:23:08.743-07:00Hello John!In the past year we have been trying to reach our Heavyhands audience as quickly and as informatively as possible. The main items we were planning to change in a new book were the pictures and soe of the wording that was dated. The overall content is still as relevant and fresh as ever.Our website, the e-newsletter and three new DVDs in one year have been our current method. Len Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1112715929632460072005-04-05T08:42:00.000-07:002005-04-17T07:19:43.396-07:00In an article I read at cbass.com written by Dr. Schwartz, it said that he was in the process of redoing his original book - HEAVYHANDS: The Ultimate Exercise. Schwartz said that there was a planned release for July 2004. Whatever happened to the book. I'm raring to buy it, but haven't heard anything more about it.johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09818850142339238512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1105536311576184402005-01-12T05:16:00.000-08:002005-01-12T05:32:46.226-08:00Kids Lead the Way: Walk Plus toward beating childhood overweight and Diabetes II:
Redmond, OR (For more)
Vern Patrick Elementary School fifth graders have something to dance about – a new way to get ready to read and learn - while leading others toward better fitness. More than 200 research studies on the effect of just 10 minutes of aerobic exercise before reading and math lessons inspired 5thJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1104421159060389122004-12-30T07:35:00.000-08:002004-12-30T07:39:19.060-08:00Celebrity Fit Club on VH1:
Have you seen the promo spots. Mia Tyler is using Heavyhands!
We are working hard to get to the show producers because if they really want results for their celebrities, we can help. Nothing like the whole body strength-endurance mix of Heavyhands to jump start an exercise program for all abilities.
We encourage Mia to contact us for one-on-one support for her program (Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1102978193769666652004-12-13T14:45:00.000-08:002004-12-13T14:49:53.770-08:00Thanks, Ted, for your kind and evocative e-mail.
Given such a letter I always find myself wishing I knew more about the sender! How old, what resting HRs, maybe a recent 'representative' blood pressure, evidence of any aberrant blood chemistries, sports proclivities and finally you and your doc's assessment of your general health.
I presume the latter is okay or chances are good you Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1102947558986899462004-12-13T06:18:00.000-08:002004-12-13T06:19:18.986-08:00Ted:
Welcome and thanks for your post.
Your question was sent off to Len Schwartz this morning and we'll post his reply as soon as it comes back.
Your careful attention to METs and your enthusiasm are impressive. Great work!
Kate
Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1102888833200961662004-12-12T14:00:00.000-08:002004-12-12T14:16:21.110-08:00As a first-time poster, I want to start by offering my sincere gratitude to Dr. Schwartz for a quarter century of tireless (must be the super-fitness) research of panaerobics and for his scholarly and entertaining publications.
I’ve been a hander since 1982 (although I sheepishly admit to fits and starts). For the past seven months I’ve dedicated myself to 40+ MET hours of panaerobic Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06593429560569067057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1101563541081867112004-11-27T05:46:00.000-08:002004-11-27T05:52:21.080-08:00Holiday Cheer from Heavyhands!
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One turkey holiday feast just passed and the next six weeks will be full of challenges to your workout motivation and schedule. One way to be sure you stay on track is to remember that even a 10-15 minute burst of Heavyhands is better than nothing.
We have a few ideas that can help:
http://www.heavyhandsfitness.com/Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1100361232298819452004-11-13T07:52:00.000-08:002004-11-13T07:53:52.296-08:00We are looking for Heavyhanders in the UK with a story to tell. Success, weight loss, strength gains. Whatever you want to share - we are looking for you. If you are in the US or anywhere else in the world, you can join in as well.
In fact, if any of you have a Heavyhands story to share just send it to heavyhands@panaerobics.com. We'll love to send you a Heavyhands book or DVD of your choice to Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1100272421860392952004-11-12T06:59:00.000-08:002004-11-12T07:13:41.860-08:00Don't have a treadmill. Poor, or just thrifty?
With winter weather try these alternatives.
Use the stairs. If you've got stairs, use them with small or no hand weights, pumping your arms as you can in the restricted space of a stairwell.
For variety, try 10 flights of stairs at a time walking with weights, interspersed by 10 flights with no weights running. A hundred flights of stairs makes a johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09818850142339238512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1100181730222183122004-11-11T05:56:00.000-08:002004-11-11T06:02:10.223-08:00Got a Treadmill?
With the weather getting cooler, wetter or icier -
with the holidays grabbing more of our time,
it makes sense to put that treadmill to double use.
How?
We've developed a Heavyhands workout that can be done on your treadmill. It's been enthusiastically received for many reasons, not the least being that you can slow the speed of the treadmill belt (and make it run more quietly) Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1098280435677637952004-10-20T06:47:00.000-07:002004-11-11T05:55:51.020-08:00For those rock hard abs you've always wanted!
We have developed a lab tested abdominal workout that engages weighted arms, plus legs in movement patterns that are driven by the abdominals and core. Balance and flexibility are inherent in the workout, along with a powerful strength and cardio workout - all at the same time. And... there are no crunches at all. Your head, neck and back are fully Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1098279989889743712004-10-20T06:37:00.000-07:002004-10-20T06:46:29.890-07:00Horray for REM, and for John for such a comprehensive reply. We have found that mixing up things is one of the best ways to jump-start a heavyhands training routine (and your own motivation). When somethig's been working, like REM's 5 lb walking working, it is hard to think of changing anything.
To answer your question about calorie use, this chart might help.
We did some tests in the lab and Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1098209638254529832004-10-19T06:20:00.000-07:002004-10-19T12:34:00.696-07:00115 pounds! Wow. I'd go as far to say that your body may have reached a plateau. You need to find out what your caloric requirements are for you size, and realize that just eating less won't always get it. Bodies are reactive, and under eating - especially too much - sometimes backfires.
It also sounds like you may be overworking. Doing 5 miles a day every day may get you into a period of johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09818850142339238512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1097599273444346242004-10-12T12:40:00.000-07:002004-10-12T09:41:13.443-07:00I HAVE BEEN DOING HH FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR AND ALONG WITH ATTEMPTING TO WATCH WHAT I EAT I HAVE LOST APPROX. 115 LBS. FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I HAVE NOT LOST ANY WEIGHT SO APPARENTLY MY CALORIE INTAKE IS MORE THAN I NEED. I CURRENTLY HH FOR 5 MILES A DAY AT A 15 MIN PER MILE PACE USING 5 LB HH AND PUMPING TO LEVEL 3. MY QUESTION IS HOW DO I DETERMINE CALORIES USED PER MIN OR PER REMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154375524984828805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1096378567780417402004-09-28T06:32:00.000-07:002004-09-28T06:36:07.780-07:00ISOtonometrics: http://www.panaerobics.com/iso
Thanks for your interest in ISOtonometrics. Dr. Schwartz has endless variations and workout routines designed for ISO. We are in the planning stages of deciding the best way to share that with interested folks just like you. The website is an initial medium for sharing hand clasps, hand trails and the rationale behind the method. Between now and Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1096302058818267562004-09-27T09:12:00.000-07:002004-09-27T09:20:58.823-07:00Question regarding Isotonometrics. I have been having success using Ios's to elevate my heart rate and maintain for periods of time up to one hour. In fact I have also been integrating dips and lunges with each rep while doing my daily PTYP. When finished with the tiger moves I move directly into hand trails and various hand clasps.
Question one, will Dr Schwartz be coming out with more Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089594309595562006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1094826948308185082004-09-10T07:29:00.000-07:002004-09-10T07:35:48.306-07:00Heavyhands Meets Dance Dance Revolution!
Looking for the most fun you ever had in front of your television? Want to work your entire body with more energy and laughs per minute while you're playing a game?
Look no further than Heavyhands plus the new dance craze known affectionately as DRR. (see: Heavyhands Plus DDR)
You start with a working knowledge of why adding arms and trunk and weighted Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1094826577823603462004-09-10T07:20:00.000-07:002004-09-10T07:29:37.823-07:00Daylight Workouts!!
Summer is winding down and Fall will be upon us before too long. The next months will give way to "The HOLIDAYS!" We all know that once "THE HOLIDAYS" hit we're looking at more food, less time for exercise, shorter days and less time to exercise outside.
For now, take advantage of the next month of daylight through early evening and whole body walk-workouts.
Gather friends andJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1094620981205735132004-09-07T21:59:00.000-07:002004-09-07T22:23:01.206-07:00I supplement conventional HeavyHands by using heavier "implements" ( eg Kettlebells, dumbbells, sledgehammers, pipes with weight attached to one end like a leverage bar, shot filled bats, ...). Of course my arm movements are much less rapid & the range of motion is usually much less. I especially like using my leverage bar pipes; I can instantly vary the load by changing my hand position on the gruntbrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910792667797596971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1093554986979171802004-08-26T14:14:00.000-07:002004-08-26T14:16:26.980-07:00A Question about LongStrength from neil:
"Longstrength is the ability to build strength through a workoutthat uses heavier than usual Heavyhands in movement patterns thatcan be maintained for longer periods of time, even hours -contrasted with traditional 3-4 set 10-12 rep heavy-strengthworkouts."
Questions:I am using three pound weights for my 50 mins workout. What shouldI use for "longstrength"Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1092401295051535822004-08-13T05:47:00.000-07:002004-08-13T05:48:15.050-07:00Here is a powerful review of Dr. Schwartz's HEAVYHANDS WALKING book posted by Ray V. on amazon.com:
The 5-minute fitness test recommended by the author, for all intents and purposes, consists of walking for 5 minutes at 120 strides per minute while pumping 1-pound handweights to what he describes as Level 2; ie, from the hand's position when the arm is extended down, two feet up from there - forJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1092172459396523592004-08-10T14:11:00.000-07:002004-08-10T14:14:19.396-07:00We had some question from Eddie F regarding Dr. Schwartz's exercise and nutritional habits, sort of "What's his daily routine?"
Len's reply: S
till pretty much the same sort of routines I began with 25 years ago. New moves have been added, of course. The central principles are pretty standard I'd say, but the moves and variations on each theme have multiplied over the years!Pump 'n' Walk, Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1092167603281742392004-08-10T12:50:00.000-07:002004-08-10T12:53:23.280-07:00Here is a report of one person's Heavyhands experience- a reply by Dr. Schwartz follows
(posted on the heavyhands yahoo chat).
I am becoming a heart rate geek! I wear a HRM when I do my HHs workouts. My resting HR was an embarrassing 86 bpm when I started HHs, on June 28. Too high I felt for, one so young at 41!I measured it this morning at 66 bpm. Yes, I know that is nothing to brag about in Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1092156196464550952004-08-10T09:37:00.000-07:002004-08-10T09:47:22.133-07:00To Answer JP's Questions: If you weigh 215 and are pumping 10 pounders at level 3 at various speeds, you will be able to exrapolate from our online chart. Our Exercise Activity and Calorie Chart. The chart is built on the 125 pound person, so you use about 40% more calories per minute per unit of work. Since the 10 Met level in Dr. Schwartz's book is measuring work using 3 pounders, with 10 Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1091558671280532412004-08-03T11:37:00.000-07:002004-08-03T17:59:07.456-07:002 questions.
First, what can one do- using over the counter items only - to reduce cortisol?
I find that when I push to hard, I end up getting a burst of energy that seems to let me go and go. It usually also signals that I've pushed to hard. The result is that I end up with an elevated pulse and can't sleep, sometimes for one night, sometimes for two. I suspect that cortisol is involved in all johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09818850142339238512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1090551175559442512004-07-22T19:49:00.000-07:002004-07-22T19:52:55.560-07:00This question was posted by Gene:
Your question was: WHICH IS BETTER FOR WEIGHT LOSS LOWER WEIGHTS AT A FASTER PACE OR HIGHER WEIGHTS AT A SLOWER PACE.
The reply has to do with energy in-energy out. The longer you workout and the more muscle mass you include, the more calories and fat you will lose. If you can do a larger range of motion with smaller weights (say 2 pounders moving in the Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1090550261584964162004-07-22T19:34:00.000-07:002004-07-22T19:37:41.583-07:00Have you a Heavyhands story to share?
Here's one from Jason - we're pleased to share it.
Hey guys, just a quick bit of inspiration. I've been doing heavyhands sinceNov. '03, about nine months. When I started I weighed 205(at 6') with a thick chest from doing 200 push-ups a day for years, but also an increasingly noticeable layer of fat on my stomach. I started with 2# for pump n' walk inplace 30 Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1089068224591398732004-07-05T15:54:00.000-07:002004-07-05T15:57:04.590-07:00
Questions for Dr. Schwartz:
A few questions about "heavyhands":
1) I have the original book from decades ago. How different will be
the new "revised" version?
2) Pavel Tsatsouline has spoken highly of Dr. Schwartz. Tsatsouline
himself advocates both slow-speed, low-rep and fast-tempo, high-rep
exercises using dumbbells or "kettlebells" weighing 18 lbs. and more (to
90 lbs. or so). Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1088687171171599752004-07-01T06:04:00.000-07:002004-07-01T06:07:13.270-07:00Super article on Dr. Schwartz:
Parker Reed has done a fine interview with Dr. Schwartz. His article resulting from that interview is available online at http://www.cbass.com/SchwartzInterview.htm . It's well worth reading! Get to know Len Schwartz and the origins (and future direction) of Heavyhands.
K.B.Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1088351862037787332004-06-27T08:55:00.000-07:002004-06-27T08:57:42.036-07:00A Question from Montana:Do you have any good hand weights for travelling--perhaps fill with water or
similar?
3 or 5 pounds.
Any ideas?
A complete answer:
We only have the traditional Heavyhands, so for travel they are relatively compact, but they do have the weight. We have found that a person can get quite a workout with the 3 lb set by increasing the frequency of the motion or range of motionJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1088084309758892732004-06-24T06:35:00.000-07:002004-06-24T06:38:29.756-07:00 Using HH with Elliptical Trainers
I seem to recall someone writing about using HH with an elliptical trainer. Footstrike and sunlight problems have increased my interest in this as a possible indoor solution for HH walking. Can anyone provide information about ellipticals that might be suitable for using in four limb exercising?
Bob
Kate's Reply: One of the most important things to Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1087919455307166332004-06-22T08:47:00.000-07:002004-06-22T08:50:55.306-07:00Good news for Heavyhanders! We received an unsolicited review of our DVD workout - YogaHands - by one of the most prestigious groups in the fitness industry.
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San Diego – The world’s top personal trainers and other fitness professionals will experience the latest innovations in fitness equipment, footwear, apparel, Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1087392687215584152004-06-16T06:30:00.000-07:002004-06-16T06:31:27.216-07:00A Question:
I have a question for Dr Schwartz. I would like to know how to achieve the same kind of vascularity and definition plus a good trim amount of muscle size that you have? Is there something I need to change in my diet, even though you have commented on the amount of calories you can consume with no problems in weight gain. I have seen many people who do heavyhands religiously and they Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1084379211397767132004-05-12T09:25:00.000-07:002004-05-12T09:28:02.706-07:00We just got a powerful note from an avid Heavyhander, John T. THANKS, John, for taking the time to share this with us.
John's information: I keep thinking that a good wt. loss table would make a nice addendum to http://www.heavyhands.org/hhwalkwl.htm
For example, you say that one hour of walking burns 300 calories for a 125 pound person.
and pump n walk with 3 pound weights burns 780 caloriesJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1084236361215033362004-05-10T17:39:00.000-07:002004-05-10T17:46:01.216-07:00In Heavyhands Walking, Dr. Schwartz mentioned developing connectors for handles to make a heavyhands barbell. Is there any chance that these connectors will be available anytime in the near future? I would love to try some new moves with a heavyhands bar.
I am very excited to hear that new videos are on the way!Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491586345941374342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1083775736615458002004-05-05T09:34:00.000-07:002004-05-05T09:53:21.590-07:00To Paul,
You can buy handweights that go from 1-10 pounds at most sporting goods stores. Schwartz's advice in his first book was to spray iron weights with spray paint - it works even better if you can find paint that results in a rough surface. Many weights are now already coated with plastic that makes them easier to hold on to. These are inferior to Heavyhands, but readily available.
I have 1-johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09818850142339238512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1083766261076594422004-05-05T06:48:00.000-07:002004-05-05T07:15:26.420-07:00Hello all,
On injury and Heavyhands.
I've been an avid Heavyhandser for the past ten years. Through all kinds of injuries - torn muscles, sprains, cracked ribs, broken toes, and now
torn cartilage in my knee - Heavyhands has allowed me to keep on exercising. The boxing, walking and abs exercises have kept me going, even when many regular kinds of exercise were not possible.
I'm now able to walk, johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09818850142339238512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1083683129894379302004-05-04T08:05:00.000-07:002004-05-04T08:10:51.450-07:00Heavyhands MET ChartOver the years, Tom Auble has done extensive quantitative research on the energy costs of Heavyhands Panaerobic exercise. The following summary of research results was done at the University of Pittsburgh’s Human Performance Lab. This valuable information and much more can be found in The Heavyhands Walking Book, By Dr. Len Schwartz (copyright 1990, Panaerobic Press)
What’s Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1083297005863939872004-04-29T20:50:00.000-07:002004-04-29T20:54:23.216-07:00Hi Paul:
The philosophy behind Heavyhands is to vary verticality (the up down motion), intensity (the size of the weights) and frequency (how often the weights move through their path in a minute). If you were to walk twice as fast with 3 pounders and pump from mid thigh to over the head, the three pounders would provide a unique training opportunity. Another option is to use your current Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1082932328771998552004-04-25T15:32:00.000-07:002004-04-25T15:36:20.576-07:00Hello,
I have heavyhands 3#. I also have a 1# set. A couple weeks ago, I used 8# dumbells instead for my dogwalking. The 8 lbers were tough, but I used them 3 times per week for a couple weeks. Now when I use the 3# they are too light. I am wondering if anyone has figured out a way to make somthing like heavyhands with variable weights that go like 5, 8 etc. I can't be waiting. I know Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08289791212100648987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1082384079101725682004-04-19T07:14:00.000-07:002004-04-20T08:09:35.343-07:00This post and QUESTION was sent to Dr. Schwartz. His reply follows:
QUESTION: Heavy weights are interesting. Tsatsoline's weights are larger, but
Dragan uses 35 pound dumbbells for his challenges, which is about the
size of one pound (36 lbs)in the the Russian system. That is pretty
heavy by my standards.
Dragan is upfront about the aerobic quality of his workouts. Pavel is
much less clear aboutJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1082211247323248102004-04-17T07:14:00.000-07:002004-04-17T07:18:07.890-07:00To answer your questions, Dennis:
1. The first new video, HEAVYHANDS WORKOUT I BASICS will take much of the content and exercise philosophy from the original video. The models doing the workout will each do a different level of exercise. This is different from the first video. A Heavyhander can select from the least intense/complex moves to more intense/comlex. By having a level A, B, and C toJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1082163797951070252004-04-16T17:50:00.000-07:002004-04-16T18:10:14.920-07:00 I'm very pleased to hear Dr. Schwartz is producing some new Panaerobics videos for release this summer. The nice thing about the first video workout routines is that they provide a well-balanced total body workout: seven-minute warm up followed by one of two Heavyhands workouts. (I presume the format for the new video workouts will be similiar to the first one.) Some Heavyhands enthusiasts Dennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02860448585682321803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1082134843366760792004-04-16T09:50:00.000-07:002004-04-16T10:05:28.530-07:00There has been some discussion in the Heavyhands Yahoo Group about the use of heavy weights in Heavyhands exercises. I am wondering if Dr. Schwartz has any comments about the use of heavy weights and the benefits of these exercises.
There has also been discussion of other exercise systems that seem to have some similarities with the Heavyhands system, specifically the systems advocated by Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491586345941374342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1081638334022094152004-04-10T16:05:00.000-07:002004-04-10T16:16:07.733-07:00We receive many questions from traditional strength athletes seeking to add Heavyhands to their workout routine. This question is similar to many: My wife and I lift weights and also do quite a bit of cardio each week. While I am over 6 feet tall, she is 5'7". Does the amount of weight we use in heavyhands reflect our current weight? Can we share the same handles and switch weight amounts?
Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1081608287223388302004-04-10T07:44:00.000-07:002004-04-10T07:49:23.733-07:00We have been getting a lot of new memebers lately, that's great. All of you, please use this as a place to report recent Heavyhands workouts and goals, or to simply ask Dr. Schwartz questions. You may want to learn about a community walking program we've started called, Walk Plus. See www.heavyhands.org/walkplus.
K.B.
Lions SportsJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1081096019445145602004-04-04T09:26:00.000-07:002004-04-04T09:34:41.483-07:00Here is a question that was posted to Doyle on the Yahoo Heavyhands chat, followed by Doyle's reply
Would you mind sharing your basic workout during your thirty
minutes. I too have used heavyhands for many years. I am 43 I have
not had any injuries from heavyhands. I have mostly done indoor
workouts but as of late have been working out on the move. I have a
tendency to switch between excercises Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1080829364255473732004-04-01T06:22:00.000-08:002004-04-01T06:35:22.280-08:00I had a long conversation with Dr. Schwartz about the questions posed by John regarding research. The response by Doyle (below) was comprehensive and we value it - coming from an experienced and long-time Heavyhander.
In the 1980's when Heavyhands first came on the market, there was a great deal of research done at the University of Pittsburgh's Human Performance Lab. All of the research Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1080828507716947302004-04-01T06:08:00.000-08:002004-04-01T06:12:06.356-08:00John,
The long term effects of Heavyhands is a question that I also posed
to Dr. Schwartz on the Heavyhands blog site. Go to
www.heavyhands.org, his response has been posted on the FAQ area of
the site.
Essentially, there have been no quantitative studies, but the
anecdotal evidence is that there are longterm positive effects.
The notion that Heavyhands causes joint pain and problems does not
Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1079646831148930652004-03-18T13:53:00.000-08:002004-03-18T13:57:10.420-08:00We have been reading too many articles lately about the threat to health that obesity has become. It's our mission to share Heavyhands Walking (http://www.heavyhands.org/hhwalk.htm) with as many people as possible. It is such a beneficial system for those wishing to add exercise to a healthy life style. If you want to learn more, please ask questions here.
KateJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1078673071517295302004-03-07T07:24:00.000-08:002004-03-07T07:27:35.733-08:00This message is for Troy.
Your question of December 27 did not get answered, and for that we apologize. You seem to have the right idea about varying the intensity of your workouts so that you do intervals of the high intensity work that gets you out of your aerobic comfort zone. (Of course, you should check with your doc first to be sure that this is safe for you). Boosting the intensity of Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1078521053581110652004-03-05T12:50:00.000-08:002004-03-05T13:17:06.903-08:00Bruce, I really like that new V shaped movement. I am going to try it out. I often do different variation on swing and sways, accentuating the range of movements in different ways -- dips, waist bends and exaggerated circles.
I have been using a couple of different variations recently. One is a lat flings - cross-over variation. Instead doing it across my chest standing straight up, I bend atDoylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491586345941374342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1078438152456081622004-03-04T13:50:00.000-08:002004-03-04T14:12:13.153-08:00I am thrilled that there is now a place for us HH'ers to talk with each other about this most powerful exercise program.
I am interested in whether anyone out there is trying moves not contained in the two HH books.
I've taken Dr. Schwartz' figure-eight swing and sway (a tremendous exercise in itself) and have created a variation which is more radically rotational at the trunk. With hands Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07806272133397475637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1076701637196158152004-02-13T11:47:00.000-08:002004-02-13T11:49:49.903-08:00From Dr. Schwartz: In response to Doyle's Questions, see Feb 12 Post:
Question 1: Since heavyhands has now been around for over twenty years, has there been any research or insight into the longterm physiological and psychological of panaerobic exercise?
Answer from Dr. Schwartz: Not elegant research at this juncture. But a whole lot of 'clinical'
material from long users of the system. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1076684557725945162004-02-13T07:02:00.000-08:002004-02-13T07:05:10.590-08:00Thanks for your questions, Doyle. Dr. Schwartz received them this morning and will respond within 24 hours. Great questions, and good points of discussion for us all. Look for your answers soon.
K.B.
Lion SportsJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1076603344115761622004-02-12T08:00:00.000-08:002004-02-12T08:31:35.326-08:00I am excited that heavyhands is undergoing a re-issue and resurgence. I am also very pleased with the new web site, which will be an excellent resource for old and new handers alike. I do have a few issues that I would like Dr. Schwartz address.
First, since heavyhands has now been around for over twenty years, has there been any research or insight into the longterm physiological and Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491586345941374342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1075386994937977592004-01-29T06:36:00.000-08:002004-01-29T16:58:14.140-08:00If you have an interest in Heavyhands exercise, whether you've been an active Heavyhander for years or are a brand new fan of the system - Please join this BLOG. Simply send an e-mail request to heavyhands@panaerobics.com
K.B.
Lion SportsJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1075386740000946042004-01-29T06:32:00.000-08:002004-01-29T06:34:31.890-08:00Question: Pulse With A Pair Of Ten Pounders
I found that walking without handweights , my pulse only gets up to
94, with a pair of 5 pounders, it is 104 range. When I use a pair
of 10 pounders; I get in the 125 range.
Answer: I would need more information to give you a great answer, but I can provide somewhat of a response for now. What target pulse do you want to generate with each bout ofJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1074351672139713692004-01-17T07:01:00.000-08:002004-01-17T07:03:07.890-08:00Dr. Schwartz has been working hard on a system that can be used while traveling. In fact he has done 6 years' research on that system and is in the process of writing a powerful book on the topic : ISO tonometircs. Look for the website to be launched soon, the book coming out right afterward.
For travel you may want to bring somethig lighter, like 3# heavyhands and move at a higher frequency Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1074110067483563672004-01-14T11:54:00.000-08:002004-01-14T11:56:18.700-08:00alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04629159616217252616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1073840768132850392004-01-11T09:06:00.000-08:002004-01-11T09:06:29.033-08:00Hello,
I love heavyhands, especially the actual 'heavyhands' dumbell because it feels so much more comfortable than regular dumbells.
I seem to be able to use a 3# weight without much fatigueing pumping it right up to as high as I can as I walk for 2 approx 20 minute walks per day. I used a 5# weight for my walk and my shoulders got weary. Then, I found that these muscles were tired even whenPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08289791212100648987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1073316637237803222004-01-05T07:30:00.000-08:002004-01-05T07:30:56.163-08:00Responses to the questions posed by N.F. from Len Schwartz
N.F.: Would you say your originally rather heterodox ideas have now entered the mainstream in exercise physiology circles, or are there still doubters?
L.S. My guess is that the infiltration is both spotty and iffy! It appears that
this 'heterodoxy' has been either bypassed or-over a short time frame-adopted as the only way
to go.Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1073277767831742032004-01-04T20:42:00.000-08:002004-01-04T20:43:06.440-08:00Hello to N.F.
What a story! It's been reported again and again that heavyhanders who train for running by walking and pumping often lower times while avoiding knee injury (or recuperating). The addition of trunk and weighted arms can create a total workload that simply cannot be generated leg alone by most athletes. With the entire musculature becoming better at aerobic work, the task of Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072990183141347642004-01-01T12:47:00.000-08:002004-01-01T12:50:00.950-08:00Hello, and Happy New Year to all
I am a retired pathologist living in Cape Town, South Africa
Len Schwartz has been an inspirational eminence in my life since 1984 when I was 38 years old. A moderately good but rather heavily built recreational runner (10k in 34:15; marathon 2:50; 170+lbs at 5’10)
I happened upon the first HH book in a local bookstore in Upstate NY and the B&W photos of Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13610610088167541590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072990021464742142004-01-01T12:43:00.000-08:002004-01-01T12:47:19.313-08:00Hello, and Happy New Year to all
I am a retired pathologist living in Cape Town, South Africa
Len Schwartz has been an inspirational eminence in my life since 1984 when I was 38 years old. A moderately good but rather heavily built recreational runner (10k in 34:15; marathon 2:50; 170+lbs at 5’10)
I happened upon the first HH book in a local bookstore in Upstate NY and the B&W photos of the Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13610610088167541590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072797427418377332003-12-30T07:17:00.000-08:002003-12-30T07:17:24.996-08:00We've got some new information about the method behind Heavyhands available to you online. You can go to www.panaerobics.com to learn more about Panaerobics-LongStrength. There are lots of places where you can simply click! to send an e-mail with questions for Dr. Schwartz. To respond to Dennis, Dr. Schwartz will take a look at Gina Kolata's book and let you know his comments. Other recent Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072714856983272402003-12-29T08:13:00.000-08:002003-12-29T08:21:14.193-08:00Warm greetings and Happy New Year to all.
Dr. Schwartz, have you had the opportunity to read Gina Kolata's book *Ultimate Fitness*? A few months ago I heard an interview with her about her book on Joe & Terry Graedon's "People's Pharmacy" radio program. Clarence Bass also gives his two cents in article #111 on his website. Do you have any thoughts about her conclusions about exercise she draws inDennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02860448585682321803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072705394461044252003-12-29T05:43:00.000-08:002003-12-29T05:43:31.503-08:00Good Morning. All of your recent questions have been received by Dr. Schwartz and he'll be getting back with responses shortly. Keep your stories and questions coming. By posting them here we can all learn from each other. Look for Dr. Schwartz's website to be launched later this week. It covers an overview of the method behind Heavyhands, "Panaerobics-LongStrength" or P-L. Hopefully it will Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072562298837990632003-12-27T13:58:00.000-08:002003-12-27T13:58:35.070-08:00Dr. Schwartz
First I hope this note finds you well. I would appreciate any thoughts you have on “interval training. " Or wind sprints. I find it difficult to get out of breath with most of my Heavyhands excercises. I think mostly because so much muscle is involved with Heavyhand movements. I have noticed a trend lately in fitness circles about the effectiveness of High intensity interval Troyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06347886623371048877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072472326836557342003-12-26T12:58:00.000-08:002003-12-26T12:59:02.783-08:00Hi,
I like heavyhands and will be getting back into it ASAP.
Recently I was reintroduced to Heavyhands by Pavel Tsatsouline's book on the Russian Kettlebell Challenge. I bought both Heavyhands books and discovered the Dumbell Swing that Pavel describes is also in the original Heavyhands book!
So, I began doing dumbells walk and pump. For some reason, I stopped doing it and then I got a Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08289791212100648987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1072454247886471612003-12-26T07:02:00.000-08:002003-12-26T08:10:22.770-08:00Greetings all.
I think you'll find this story amusing.
In late 1996 I got a bit of a scare healthwise. I had been under a good bit of stress at work and found myself one day short of breath for no reason (I was sitting on the sofa watching TV, of all things). Long and the short of it, I checked myself into the ER the next day to have my heart checked, etc. the doc said (after checking my Dennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02860448585682321803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1071612198761185662003-12-16T14:03:00.000-08:002003-12-16T14:03:32.886-08:00Welocme to all of you, all great heavyhanders, I'm sure. Rather than answer each of your questions individually, I'd like to receive your questions on the BLOG and I will reply to all. It seems that often one person's inquiry will spark lots more from others. We will soon have a web-based "home" for Heavyhands and for Longstrength, the fitness system that helps make 'heavyhanding' the Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1071551240479415032003-12-15T21:07:00.000-08:002003-12-15T21:07:34.353-08:00Hello
Just putting in my post that I am glad to see heavyhands come alive again. Looking forward to the new heavyhands
and any correspondence by DR. Schwartz
Troy
Long time user of heavyhandsTroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06347886623371048877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1071235719574795232003-12-12T05:28:00.000-08:002003-12-12T05:28:52.190-08:00Walking in all kinds of weather - now that's a fitness program. Sounds like you are having fun with your heavyhands routines. In the event other readers of this blog are not so inclined to venture out in weather that is less than ideal there are many heavyhands options.
Turn on a favorite video or DVD and grab your heavyhands. By doing side leans, dips and flexion of the legs as you pump Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1070625053868890072003-12-05T03:45:00.000-08:002003-12-05T03:51:04.366-08:00Today, Friday, we walked about 3 miles and I carried the 2-pound dumbbells and did my pump-and-step for longer distances before changing levels: blocks instead of telephone poles or groups of them.
I enjoy walking outdoors when it rains or snows. The only weather I won't go out in is below about 10 degrees Farenheidt, especially if it's windy, or in a thunderstorm. Otherwise, I'm the Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07884462696387855402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1070548698364378262003-12-04T06:38:00.000-08:002003-12-04T06:52:08.083-08:00It sounds like you have an interesting program of pumping and walking the Heavyhands way, John. According to Dr. Schwartz in his book THE HEAVYHANDS WALKING BOOK - An Open Invitation to Convert Walking into a LIFELONG FITNESS STRATEGY, he says, "The more varied your workouts and the more combination of muscle groups involved, the better control you'll have over various fitness factors and body Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1070530366360240902003-12-04T01:28:00.000-08:002003-12-04T01:32:56.830-08:00Today I'm going out walking with my 6-pound dumbbells. I will hoist the weights according to my old system that includes counted reps of 8 or 10 different exercises. Tomorrow I will use my new Heavy Hands routine of pumping and stepping and keeping myself out of breath. Not very scientific so far, but it sure feels good!Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07884462696387855402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1070307585157713782003-12-01T11:39:00.000-08:002003-12-03T05:38:40.823-08:00We have been getting questions from the group regarding: Where can we get new handles and weights? Lion Sports will have all the information ready for you early in January. There will be a retail store near you ready to get you all equipped and onto your Heavyhands routines. It's been a long time since we've had weights available in our local stores, finally!!!!
J.
Education and Marketing
Lion Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153243.post-1070300045851559762003-12-01T09:34:00.000-08:002003-12-03T08:25:46.070-08:00Welcome to the home of the Heavyhands Community. Twenty years ago Dr. Len Schwartz re-invented the face (and body) of fitness with his book and method - HEAVYHANDS- THE ULTIMATE EXERCISE SYSTEM. Many millions of you started Heavyhanding way back then, many of you have discovered the Heavyhands fitness adventure just recently. This blog will serve as our fitness round table, our community of 'Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404280510964877697noreply@blogger.com