Calling all belly dancers new or experienced! A weight belt can make your hips move in super speed! Wearing a weight belt will increase the strength of your core and back muscles. After wearing an 8 to 12 pound weight belt, you will have more endurance, strength, and balance. If you look around for weight belts you will see that they can be quite expensive, so why not make your own belly dancers weight belt! more »

Wearing a weight belt at work might be beneficial for someone who lifts heavy objects. According to 24hrfitness.co.uk, wearing a weight belt is a protective measure. It protects your back by working the core muscles as you lift heavy objects. Though opinions differ on whether weight belts should be worn, some jobs actually require them, such as construction work and factory work. Make sure you know how to properly attach a weight belt for work. more »

The purpose of a weight belt is to regulate buoyancy ' to make you sink faster or float more easily. With the right amount of weight you'll be able to dive down and peek at the wildlife up close without having to struggle to stay in proper viewing range. more »

Some people are more buoyant than others. If you're having trouble submerging when you're scuba diving, try adjusting your weight belt. more »

Gyms and health clubs are packed with free weights and equipment to help you get slim or buff. But there is always the risk of injury - and for those who like to exercise with free weights, the risk is greater. The standard weight belt is one piece of safety gear that weightlifters have traditionally relied on. more »

Many weightlifters use a weight belt when doing specific exercises. A weight belt will help prevent injury by supporting your lower back while under strain. Although you probably don't need a weight belt for most exercises, you will want to use one during exercises where an increased weight may cause your muscles to fail or seek other muscles for support. This is why professional weightlifters use them in squats, clean presses and snatches. more »

There are several advantages to making your own weight belt for your belly dancing costume as opposed to buying one. It is usually cheaper to make the belt than to buy it. You can custom design the color and style of the weight belt to match the rest of your costume. Amd handmade belts almost always fit better than ones that are purchased off the rack. more »

To use a weight belt for scuba diving, make sure the inside of the belt goes toward the inside of the body, and balance the belt with most of the weight on the hips. Use a weight belt with a right-handed release when scuba diving, considering insight from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving. more »

The amount of weight required to safely descend at the start of a dive and to maintain a safety stop at the end of a dive is not limited to what is installed on a weight belt. Proper weighting depends on many variables such as exposure suit type and thickness, tank composition and diver experience, in addition to body weight. For a streamlined profile, weight can and should be distributed so the diver can establish an efficient position in the water. Distributing weight among the weight belt, BCD, ankles and/or tank can offset pressure in one area, thereby increasing comfort. more »