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In article <13050027@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM> vicki@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM (Vicki Moore) writes:
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>when doing step aeorobics.  Most of the stuff I've read (I can get 
>you references, if you'd like) points to the fact that *most* people
>tend to start flailing their arms as they get tired, and weights 
>put more stress on the upper body ligaments and tendons when the
>upper body movements are erratic or uncontrolled.  

True. Use of hand weights, or even ankle weights, when a person does
jogging or step aerobics increases your risk of tendonitous.

The best way to enhance intensity of step aerobics is to increase
either your cadence or the height of the step. The problem with
increasing step height, however, is that doing so requires more
leg strength. If your legs are weak, they may tire before your 
heart has had a good workout.

Weights should only be used in strength training, and should not
be integrated into an exercise aimed at aerobics. Wearing weights
while running won't make you a better runner, and wearing weights
while doing step aerobics won't make you better at step aerobics.