Question about ankle weights

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themandalynn
themandalynn Posts: 8 Member
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Do they help anything just by walking in them daily? Does it strengthen anything or help anything? Thanks...... I just bought some for my workouts but was just curious if they would benefit me in any way if i wore them all the time.

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  • cynthials
    cynthials Posts: 213 Member
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    No they are rough on your knees. You'd be better served by just walking more, or faster. A weighted vest is a better option than ankle weights.

    Good luck!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Absolutely do not walk or jog in ankle weights. They'll mess up your knees and hips. That is NOT what they're for.
  • rjo921
    rjo921 Posts: 130
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    I would not walk with ankle weights....as someone just posted it is very rough on your hips and knees. I use my ankle weights actually as hand weights when I walk. Or use a weighted vest as someone else recommended....just don't use them as you are walking. You will regret it later. :smile:
  • tantalee
    tantalee Posts: 130 Member
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    i dont use ankle weights but use doc martins boots...that is almost the same :P

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