Can you please suggest resource or link to site that teaches specific exercises for using these aqua ankle weights? Thank you !
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Most health clubs offer aqua classes that include use of ankle weights. You might tyr the Aquatics Exercise Association for trainibg programs and certified teachers.
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http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/strength-training/6-lower-body-exercises-with-water-weights.html http://exercise.lovetoknow.com/Cardio_Exercises_Using_Ankle_Weights http://www.livestrong.com/article/559343-do-you-wear-a-flotation-device-when-deep-water-jogging-with-ankle-weights/
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http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/strength-training/6-lower-body-exercises-with-water-weights.htmlhttp://exercise.lovetoknow.com/Cardio_Exercises_Using_Ankle_Weightshttp://www.livestrong.com/article/559343-do-you-wear-a-flotation-device-when-deep-water-jogging-with-ankle-weights/
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I don't really know a site for this. What I did was put them and walk around forwards AND backwards. Then against the edge of the pool there are several things to do.Face the wall and hold on. Hold your leg straight and lift it as far as you can away from your body. Do several and then do the other leg. Repeat.Face the wall and hold on. Bend your leg by raising your foot and bumping it on your butt. Do several, change leg and repeat.Face away from the wall with your arms on the edge. Raise your legs (one or both) straight out.Facing the same way and holding on - raise your knees to your chin.Do a bunch of all of these and finish by walking again in both directions.I think you'll feel a little something. I don't really know a site for this. What I did was put them and walk around forwards AND backwards. Then against the edge of the pool there are several things to do.Face the wall and hold on. Hold your leg straight and lift it as far as you can away from your body. Do several and then do the other leg. Repeat.Face the wall and hold on. Bend your leg by raising your foot and bumping it on your butt. Do several, change leg and repeat.Face away from the wall with your arms on the edge. Raise your legs (one or both) straight out.Facing the same way and holding on -... » Read More I don't really know a site for this. What I did was put them and walk around forwards AND backwards. Then against the edge of the pool there are several things to do.Face the wall and hold on. Hold your leg straight and lift it as far as you can away from your body. Do several and then do the other leg. Repeat.Face the wall and hold on. Bend your leg by raising your foot and bumping it on your butt. Do several, change leg and repeat.Face away from the wall with your arms on the edge. Raise your legs (one or both) straight out.Facing the same way and holding on - raise your knees to your chin.Do a bunch of all of these and finish by walking again in both directions.I think you'll feel a little something. « Show Less
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Some pilates teachers are using them w/ students...if you have foot or ankle problems I would use them cautiously & not stand on them w/ my full weight.
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I would say yes. I currently use the medium(green) band around my ankles to strengthen my hips as well. I hope this helps.
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I have the weights that have 5 2-lb. weights for each ankle. Though it might vary depending on how many of the weights you've inserted, I just measured one that I had 2 2-lb. weights in... It can be tightened enough for my 7 1/2" ankles and loosened to accommodate 22"! At first I thought I wouldn't be able to tighten them enough, but I found that I can fold back the part with the rings (only using one set of rings) and get them tight enough this way. They're good weights and easy to use!
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I don't see how these pants can help you improve floating. That should be more about technique that you can consult with a swimming coach ;-) !!
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Increase the weights as you progress. Perhaps start with a couple pounds but keep pushing yourself to do more. My personal trainer at the gym says to strap them near your knees instead of on your ankles.
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Yes! I do them regularly. The technique is to do one leg at a time. Stand next to the machine, hands on hips, place knee on upper padded bar and slip leg between and engage ankle, and then curl. With practice it's easy.
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No, not to these weights. In the water the fully loaded anklets are too much for me. If I were you I'd try them first before looking for more. You might be surprised.
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a set of two. One for each ankle. Each one has 4 1.5 weights. Each individual adds to 5 pounds, together they add to 10.
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I am not sure if there are any for these. I use them for Vertical Plyo with the Insanity Asylum workout. I am sure you can search the internet for a variety of exercise options. Hope this helps.
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That would be the one area you get what pay for in the cheaper model. They could really improve the ankle system easily. I have to wear boots when I invert to make it so my feet don't extend and end up supporting all my weigh improperly. I feel that the bottom foot rest and upper bar are too far apart and feet slide down or I have to flex my feet which I can only do for 5 min at most.
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I think the ankle support would help your ankles.It is a soft support, but if your ankles swell too much it would certainly bind. Hope this helps.
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Hi Patric, I no longer jog/run as I used to. I use the weights while walking with no problem. I cannot tell you for sure, but you probably could run with them, slowly increasing the weights and making sure to wear thick socks to protect the ankles. Or you could try speed-walking first. The weight designer does not recommend them except for static exercises, but most people do walk with ankle weights without problems. Take care, Carmen Sofia
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Yes you can use for ankle too. But watch out the sand leak all over the place. I used the "Nayoya" weights better then the Reebok brand. You may search here Amazon find the reviews and price.
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I would say no. It's best for wrapping around both ankles, and doing side, front, or back leg raises. This also strengthen hip muscles.
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I have a "regular" that fits average people of average buoyancy (adjustable belt goes from skinny to pretty heavy easily). These are not shoes like my older set, they are ankle wraps as far as I can see. No weights, floatable foam (resistance from water gives you workout, not weights. Same for dumbells- foam. Youtube offers videos of product.
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According to the beachbody website, the yellow included ankle weights are only 1 lb and are not adjustable. Most I have talked to recommend 5lb adjustable ankle weights. The resistance bands are all 2"x10.5". It does not come with the secret weapon. That is only included for "free" if you buy from beachbody directly; amazon sells it separately for $22.90. It should come with "uppercuts" which is the sexy arm workout.