PROIRON Ankle Weights Wrist Leg Weights for Women Men 0.5kg-2kg in Pair Reflective Ankle Weight Set for Fitness Exercise Jogging Aerobics

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Each ankle weight has been weighted using a fine iron powder filling to mould to the contours of your wrists or ankles, flex to the movement of your muscles, and provide a comfortable fit. Add resistance to your workout and push your muscles to the max with a pair of Adjustable Neoprene Ankle Weights. Easily adjustable to fit your wrists and ankles, they’re perfect for increasing resistance when you’re working out to tone and strengthen your arms and legs. The ankle weights have been designed using durable premium quality neoprene fabric to stop them rubbing against your skin and catching your hairs when you’re working out. When it comes to choosing the best pair of ankle weights for you, there are a few things to consider: There's even research to show the benefits of using ankle weights for those recovering from a non-fitness-related injury. For example, a study by Daegu University describes how stroke rehabilitation patients greatly benefited from an increase of 3 to 5% weight increase on their ankles as it helped them to balance more effectively.

Improve your balance. That’s according to Eleftheriou who notes: ‘Ankle weights will help to increase the endurance of the lower body whilst also really helping to improve your balance.’ Usually, I try to exercise four to five times a week, getting my workouts done before I start my 9-5. While completing this ankle weights challenge, however, I won't be having any rest days, but I will be limiting my workouts to around 20 minutes or less to avoid overdoing it. PSA: this is, of course, my own personal exercise plan and includes a mix of movements that I enjoy doing, but remember that this is for the purpose of this article. I don't intend on giving up rest days in the long term, and neither should you. If you’re thinking of taking on a challenge, it’s worth speaking to a PT who can help devise your own schedule based on your health goals and current fitness levels. What are ankle weights?

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The technique is another important point, she adds, as moving up to additional weight without the right walking technique can lead to all sorts of issues both in the short-term with injury and in the long term. "When done sensibly, ankle weights can help to accelerate strength building, although it's very important to keep on point with technique." As is the case with every form of exercise, proper form is crucial. ‘If you feel like the form is being compromised, just use them for part of the workout to avoid injury,’ Eleftheriou adds. Straps and fastenings: There's nothing worse than struggling with equipment between reps. Look for ankle or wrist weights that are easy to get on and off. Added extras like padding to minimise chafing and easy-to-use velcro straps are worth investing in. But if you're new to exercise, be sure to build up your core strength before taking on additional resistance and choose the right exercises. "Ensure you have a good foundation of core strength and stability before adding on additionweights, otherwise you run a risk of getting injured," she says. "You also need to be careful to use them for the right exercises. It's not advisable to use them for high-impact cardio exercises as this can be risky for your joints." You can add ankle weights to your runs, but most experts don't advise it. ‘I wouldn’t recommend adding ankle weights to either walking or running, as by having additional weight on for repetitive cardio movements you can place too much strain on your joints (ankles, knees, hips) and can cause injuries,’ says van Heerden.

Ankle weights can help benefit everything from your bones to your bum — and in more ways than one. They can also:

Our 0.5kg and 1kg ankle weights are perfect for endurance and cardio workouts whilst our heavier 1.5kg and 2kg weights are great for building your muscle strength and power. There’s a lot of crossover between hand weight benefits and the benefits of strength training. According to Saima, these are the most significant advantages that come from training with hand weights: When placing them around your ankles, Eleftheriou notes you’ll want them ‘snug enough to stay in place, but not so tight you cut off your circulation.’ We meant it when we said hand weights are versatile. ‘They can be used for an entire workout, as part of warm up sets and accessory movements,’ says Saima. ‘All lifts can be performed with hand weights, from compound exercises such as bench press and deadlifts to accessory movements such as tricep extensions and single arm rows.’ Told ya so. Are hand weights effective?

This challenge was an exception, in the name of journalism, to find out everything I could about ankle weights. Thank me later. Final thoughtsAnd, despite their name, ankle weights can also be strapped onto your wrists to help fire up your upper body. But these wearable weights are by no means new.