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Is it ok to use ankle weights during running?

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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!

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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