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Ankle weights have been a staple in fitness routines for decades, typically adding between one to three pounds of resistance. Though they may have originated in the 1970s, ankle weights are still a ...

Walking is a staple in my weekly routine. I log a 3.5-mile loop around my neighborhood at least a few times per week. Lately, I have noticed an interesting trend. At least half of the women I pass on ...

Wearing something as simple as a pair of ankle weights can help people of all fitness levels improve balance, build muscle, ...

It's leg day, and you're reaching for a pair of ankle weights to strengthen up those hammies. But which set are you grabbing? Ankle weights (and wrist weights, for that matter) all seem similar at a ...

It makes me laugh, whenever I post a picture of me wearing ankle weights, the comments roll in: “Wow, old-school!”, “You’re rocking the 80s vibes!”. Am I? Or am I just complementing my workouts and ...

Which ankle weights are best? If you’re looking to incorporate light strength training into your workout routine but dumbbells just aren’t for you, ankle weights may be the perfect alternative.