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You should use adjustable ankle weights very carefully as part of your exercise regime. If you do not then there is a much greater chance of you causing damage to your ankles. Not only will you bruise this area of the body quite easily but you could actually tear the muscles.
Along with wearing them when doing any kind of gym workout they can be worn when out for a walk, jogging, swimming or even dancing. But whatever way they are used you should do so in the appropriate way. By using them in the correct way even when say on a treadmill they can help you to burn off fat not only more quickly but also more effectively. Therefore after purchasing this type of equipment make sure that you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer as to how they should be worn and used.
The other great thing about purchasing adjustable ankle weights is that they cost considerably less than many other pieces of fitness equipment. So if you are limited for money or don’t have space at home to install say a treadmill or cycling machine these can really help you to get healthy and lose weight.
So what sorts of adjustable ankle weights are now available? Below we take a look at a number of different makes available all of which can either be purchased from your local sport store or online. By buying online it could prove more cost effective as they tend to be slightly cheaper as the sellers don’t have the same types of overhead costs that a conventional store has.
1. All Pro – This Company make a number of different sizes for you to buy but for general exercise or light resistance training the 5lb pair would be your best option. You get two ankle weights and each carries a total of 2.5 lbs made up of 10 ¼ lb bars that you can remove individually. These not only come with padding inside to protect the ankles but also fit comfortably around the ankle as they come with a segment cut out to allow them to fit around the Achilles part of the ankle. Also they are held securely in place using a Velcro touch fastener.
2. Altus – This company offers a wide range of different adjustable ankle weights starting with ones weighing 5lbs up to those weighing 25lbs. Again the weights inside each one is broken up into smaller weight bars allowing you to remove some if you require. They feel comfortable when worn because of the neoprene used to make them and adds additional resistance to your work outs. Just with the All Pro types these come with self gripping fasteners so putting them on and taking them off is easy. Plus you can easily adjust them using this fastening to fit around your ankle comfortably.
3. PowerMax – Yet another company who produce adjustable ankle weights that vary in the weight held inside. Like the Altus varieties these are constructed from neoprene and so will not only conform to any movement you make but stretch with them. Like the other makes mentioned in this article they allow you to remove some or all the weights in these if you wish and can be used by anyone because the fastening allows them to conform to any size of person.