Ankle weights

[Sukie]

Do you use ankle weights? Do you find them to be a help or a hindrance? I'm thinking about using them, if they'll speed my fitness efforts. But I'm afraid they'll be too bulky and I'll end up hurting myself.

[bunny]

I have never tried the ankle weights but a friend of mine bought a weighted vest. She got it on-line, and she said the pounds just started falling off. My sister ordered one but she hasn't told me if it helped or not. My friend wears hers all the time when she walks, it is blue. That is all I know about it though sorry.

[TraciLee]

They say that a weighted vest is much better for you than ankle weights - more distribution of weight, so easier on the body. I guess that makes sense to me! I was going to buy a weighted vest from Ebay, but man, they are not cheap! Probably a good investment, though.

[Sukie]

A weighted vest does make more sense. Probably less chance of tripping and falling too. Do you think you could wear it while cleaning house or on an elliptical or stepper?

Weight fell off, huh? I want anything that does that for me. ;)

There's one on ebay for $41 and shipping is $31. Um, no. LOL!

[TraciLee]

I don't see why you couldn't wear a weighted vest when you were doing housework, or gardening, or just about anything! As long as it isn't hurting your back or knees or anything, why not wear one as often as you can? That's why you lose weight faster when you are heavier, because you're carrying around a heavier load.

[crystal]

Weight vests are good when you have limited time and need more performance for your time. Just your body weight doesn't work, that's the funny thing. I have these little hand gloves too, very good little one pound bags inside the knuckle areas.

[gedman4u]

How did we get from the ankle weights to ..weighted vests??...hmmmmm. I have used ankle weights..but its usualy in conjunction with a set of exercises I do at home. I tried walking with them..Didnt like that to much.

Ged

[garyEarle]

I have used..and I still use ankle weights. I have a nice pair that I use when I walk sometimes. I also use them in conjuction with some simple floor exercises that I do. But do you whats the most fun??...When you take them off!!