Question 1

are ankle weights bad for your body?

Accepted Answer

No: As long as you use them properly and do not use too more weight than you can handle.

Question 2

are ankle weights bad for joints?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It is always good to be active and exercise.  Proper weight lifting technique is important.  Also, ankle weights can be used safely.  However, if your joints are hurting after using these weights, you need to determine if you should continue using them.

Question 3

heard ankle weights are risky. why?

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Wear and Tear: I think adding weight to the lower extremity (which is already bearing the entire body weight) is increasing wear and tear on the joints. Also additional pressure would be applied to the neurovascular structures on the inside of the ankle which could cut off circulation and increase the likelihood of tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Question 4

what's good to use other than ankle weights?

Accepted Answer

Ankle weights: Cheaper:  can of soup in a plastic grocery bag to do leg lift exercises. Also, roll ankle on a basketball/soccer ball. Write the letters of the alphabet with your toes. Do heel and toe rises on steps, while holding onto railing.

Question 5

which products sells heavy ankle weights that are small?

Accepted Answer

See below: You would be best to check at your local sporting goods store.

Question 6

if you where ankle weights what are the negatives and positives of wearing them?

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Ur back pain: Depends on how old you are and how heavy and how long your wear the weights.  Can contribute to injury and arthritis of ankles, knees and hips.  Anything that causes you to move with an abnormal gait can cause or aggravate back pain.  The positive is that your feet will feel lighter for a few minutes after you take them off.  Not worth it from risk benefit stand point as far as a training aid..

Question 7

can ankle weights increase height?

Accepted Answer

No: Using ankle weights does not change a person's height.                                                    If a person is short, and is still a child, she can discuss the issue with her doctor at her annual check-ups, to see if there is a medical problem that is causing her shortness. If no medical problem, then her shortness is genetic and she can adapt to her height, not let it weigh her down.

Question 8

does using ankle weights while sprinting to train make you run faster?

Accepted Answer

I would caution : Against this whether  it does  or not as this may be a good way to injure your knee.

Question 9

is it ok to use ankle weights during running?

Accepted Answer

Not the safest: Alan,

Ankle weights can throw off your biomechanics, leading to lower leg injury. If you want to increase your weight while running to increase your fitness, try a weighted vest instead. It distributes the weight better, lowering the likelihood of injury. Hope this helps!

Question 10

what is a comfortable material to use for wrist and ankle weights?

Accepted Answer

Neoprene: Neoprene is soft and has excellent shock absorbsion and is gentle on skin.

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