To compare 5 pounds to 100 ounces, it's essential to convert ounces to pounds. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, 100 ounces is equal to 6.25 pounds (100 oz ÷ 16 oz/lb). Therefore, 100 ounces weighs more than 5 pounds.
100oz = 2.83kg
Advanced pilates can be augmented with 5 lb. weights, but for the beginner it's best to use 3 lb. weights.
100 ounces is 6.25 pounds.
5lb = 55 oz
100oz = 2835g
There are 16oz in 1lb. With this information you can work out the answer for 5lb
100oz
10 lb is bigger.
If you are overweight, you have lots of options. I highly recommend Gillian Michaels' 30-Day shred. All you need are two 5lb hand weights and 20-minutes a day.
16 oz = 1lb So 5lb = 80 oz (5x16)
correction >5lb
Start lifting with what you are comfortable with and then gradually start adding weight. Ex. start lifting 5lb, next week (or every other week) make it a 10lb weight