Comments on: Does Training with Ankle Weights on Really Help? http://www.train2move.com/2009/10/22/does-training-with-ankle-weights-on-really-help/ Fitness, Training, Health & Conditioning Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:45:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Coach Cory http://www.train2move.com/2009/10/22/does-training-with-ankle-weights-on-really-help/comment-page-1/#comment-4356 Coach Cory Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:36:14 +0000 http://www.train2move.com/?p=1917#comment-4356 I saw a 40 year old lady jogging with a limp today and it caught my attention immediately. I tried to figure out what was causing to her run with such difficulty (it looked extremely painful). Then I noticed at the last minute that she was wearing an ankle weight - on only one leg. I started cracking up realizing that she was joggin with only 1 ankle weight on - I can only imagine the amount of pain that she was going to be in the next day. Ankle weights....... like any kind of weight training - you better know what you're doing when you use them! I saw a 40 year old lady jogging with a limp today and it caught my attention immediately. I tried to figure out what was causing to her run with such difficulty (it looked extremely painful). Then I noticed at the last minute that she was wearing an ankle weight – on only one leg.

I started cracking up realizing that she was joggin with only 1 ankle weight on – I can only imagine the amount of pain that she was going to be in the next day.

Ankle weights……. like any kind of weight training – you better know what you’re doing when you use them!

]]> By: Scott http://www.train2move.com/2009/10/22/does-training-with-ankle-weights-on-really-help/comment-page-1/#comment-4254 Scott Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:42:02 +0000 http://www.train2move.com/?p=1917#comment-4254 JC, a few sets of walking lunges is going to have significantly less negative side effects than running in them. I think this is a good example of how to use them since the move is much more controlled and the amount of time you will have them on is minimal. It would be important however to neutralize following the exercise with moves that promote proper alignment of the lower body. JC, a few sets of walking lunges is going to have significantly less negative side effects than running in them. I think this is a good example of how to use them since the move is much more controlled and the amount of time you will have them on is minimal. It would be important however to neutralize following the exercise with moves that promote proper alignment of the lower body.

]]> By: JC http://www.train2move.com/2009/10/22/does-training-with-ankle-weights-on-really-help/comment-page-1/#comment-4252 JC Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:07:45 +0000 http://www.train2move.com/?p=1917#comment-4252 I know and understand that running with with weights on your legs and hands is not wise but what about walking lunges. Is it beneficial to wear leg weights and carry dumbells or do the negative effects out way the good. I know and understand that running with with weights on your legs and hands is not wise but what about walking lunges. Is it beneficial to wear leg weights and carry dumbells or do the negative effects out way the good.

]]> By: Scott http://www.train2move.com/2009/10/22/does-training-with-ankle-weights-on-really-help/comment-page-1/#comment-4251 Scott Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:07:27 +0000 http://www.train2move.com/?p=1917#comment-4251 Both good points. Holding the dumbbell while running is very hard on the neck and shoulders. And I also think that wearing them to play basketball is just asking for an injury. Both good points. Holding the dumbbell while running is very hard on the neck and shoulders. And I also think that wearing them to play basketball is just asking for an injury.

]]> By: eric http://www.train2move.com/2009/10/22/does-training-with-ankle-weights-on-really-help/comment-page-1/#comment-4247 eric Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:46:32 +0000 http://www.train2move.com/?p=1917#comment-4247 I have seen people play basketball with ankle weights on and it seems like it would be very dangerous. Ankle sprains already happen a lot during basketball and the added weight on those joints will lead to more problems. I have seen people play basketball with ankle weights on and it seems like it would be very dangerous. Ankle sprains already happen a lot during basketball and the added weight on those joints will lead to more problems.

]]> By: Loren http://www.train2move.com/2009/10/22/does-training-with-ankle-weights-on-really-help/comment-page-1/#comment-4246 Loren Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:53:34 +0000 http://www.train2move.com/?p=1917#comment-4246 I totally agree, and I would think the same goes for running while holding dumbbells. While people may think this is getting more of a workout for their arms, or maybe burning calories, what about the negative effects this can have on the shoulders and upper back? I totally agree, and I would think the same goes for running while holding dumbbells. While people may think this is getting more of a workout for their arms, or maybe burning calories, what about the negative effects this can have on the shoulders and upper back?

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