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briittanyxxoo
briittanyxxoo Posts: 40 Member
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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?

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  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,584 Member
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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.
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
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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.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    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.
  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,584 Member
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    TeaBea wrote: »
    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. :)
  • rummyqueen
    rummyqueen Posts: 150 Member
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    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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