Have you ever worked out with a parachute for added resistance?

[9mfeo]

Because I have (albeit unintentionally) and man, was it unpleasant.

[WhiteSteve]

Yeah, we used to do running drills in football during the off season using 'chutes, or a harness with a guy behind you holding it to give resistance. Not that fun for sure, haha, but you notice a difference in your explosiveness when you run unhindered after a while👍

[9mfeo]

Too large windbreaker has a similar effect. Just fyi.

[WhiteSteve]

Hahaha

[jacquesvol]

In the army I ran the 10 miles with military boots, a helmet, rucksack and a rifle.
Not the same as a 'chute but it drags you down very much.

[9mfeo]

That sounds awful.

[jacquesvol]

I had a bit of asthma that day too but I finished in the group at the finish, not somewhere along the road.

[AmandaLynn1930]

that sounds rough... like running in those pools that push you back.
i have never tried it and dont think i would like it. haha!

[9mfeo]

Oh god. It was awful! Must buy a properly fitting windbreaker!

[Littlett25]

No but that sounds terrible even if it would be beneficial!

[9mfeo]

It was awful.

[BertMacklinFBI]

I haven't done it yet but I can only imagine how difficult it is.

[9mfeo]

Don't wear a two sizes too large windbreaker on a windy day if you want to live.

[BertMacklinFBI]

you got me to smile lol

[9mfeo]

You laugh but I thought I was going to straight up die.

[BertMacklinFBI]

you weren't at the top of a cliff were you?

[9mfeo]

No, same bike path I usually go on. It's a reasonable distance from the edge of the bluffs.

[BertMacklinFBI]

hmm I thought you actually tried a parachute workout over the weekend or something hahaa. bet you got an awesome pump that day.

[9mfeo]

I thought my heart was going to explode. It was supposed to rain so I wore my windbreaker from an old job (which has always been too large). It was fine going with the wind, but as soon as I headed home I regretted everything.

[BertMacklinFBI]

how is cycling working out for you

[9mfeo]

I'm enjoying it. My lung capacity is getting better too. I have fantastic muscle memory from horseback riding so after only two weeks my legs are fairly toned.

[BertMacklinFBI]

very noice. proud of ya keep it up!

[Dtegesd123]

yea I used a parachute and gas mask while running up a 30% incline hill for 3 miles :)

[9mfeo]

Ouch.

[Klaatu51]

LOL... would this help me fly durin work-out? :D

[9mfeo]

No, it justt makes everything you do harder. I wore a windbreaker that was too sizes too large today (only one I have) because it was supposed to rain this morning and I kept getting blown over and backwards because of it.

[Klaatu51]

still parachutes r not so heavy... so u could use some ehavier item 2 make it harder, no?

[9mfeo]

Wind resistance is actually a thing and like ow. I have never had to stop cycling so much. I actually had to unzip my windbreaker and tie the ends in a knot (which helped a little but not enough).

[WilliamWinslow]

LOL, never used it.