Ankle weights
briittanyxxoo
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Do any of you use ankle weights during leslies walking?
I started using them yesterday but then gottkld it could be bad to use them?
I started using them yesterday but then gottkld it could be bad to use them?
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Hi brittanyxxoo, Glad you joined us. I don't use ankle weights, but I think it would be fine to use them, as long as they aren't too heavy. I'm thinking 1 to 2 lbs should be fine. But... I am certainly no expert on this. I hope someone will who has used them will comment.1
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I use 2.5 ankle weights quite often depending on my other workouts and how I feel.
It has been just the thing I needed to take my in home walking to the next level - along with using 3 pound hand weights which gives me a total of 11 extra pounds.
I've been using fitness walking workout for 7 years so the added challenge is nice.
I recommend warming up first or doing the first mile without them to make sure your body is warm.4 -
https://www.livestrong.com/article/387945-why-are-ankle-weights-bad/
https://theworkoutdigest.com/do-ankle-weights-work-pros-cons/
A safer option with less stress on the joints is going to be a weighted vest. A vest will distribute the weight more evenly.1 -
https://www.livestrong.com/article/387945-why-are-ankle-weights-bad/
https://theworkoutdigest.com/do-ankle-weights-work-pros-cons/
A safer option with less stress on the joints is going to be a weighted vest. A vest will distribute the weight more evenly.
Thanks for the info, TeaBea.0 -
briittanyxxoo wrote: »Do any of you use ankle weights during leslies walking?
I started using them yesterday but then gottkld it could be bad to use them?
Hi ,
I just join the group I have every DVD of Leslie Sansone and I’ve been using other DVDs as well with other trainers. This summer I went back to Leslie Sansone the only time I will use ankle weights is when I’m working with my calves.
Leslie Sansone has certain tools for your ankle wrist and for your apps I only use what she uses in her DVDs.
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