Reddit mentions: The best strenght training ankle weights

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I would love new yoga pants or these leg weights,If I win feel free to just browse & choose what ever you like best.

I have this same issue, it's even my right knee! happened 13ish years ago. I'm bordering the high end of what weight is healthy for my size, so I'm not super overweight, but I'm not fit at all. I don't always wear a brace, but if I'm doing something active (hiking or whatever) I at least bring it. Last fall both knees got injured, and I went to physical therapy. It REALLY helped, they gave me a sheet to do which helps maintain, I've gotten bad about doing it and my knees have regressed a bit, so I'm trying to do them again. I have 3 resistance bands from easy to more resistance, like these.

Just real quick, I'm not a doctor, or physical therapist, and ALWAYS listen to your body! It's good to push through minor discomfort, feel the stretch, but if something hurts, STOP.

One of the things they also explained, was that it's not just the muscles on the knee, but all of the ones crossing from the thigh and the calves that have to be worked on. The tension from those pull on the patella too. I do both knees, my left actually has issues from compensating for the right at times, so you may consider working both.

Now before they started they would put hot packs on, to help loosen up the muscles, I don't at home though. Then start stretching, I hold these 20 seconds 3 times (my sheet is at home atm):stretch 1 Stretch 2 You hold down the leg, and feel the stretch down the back/outer side of the thigh. Stretch 3 You are pushing into the forward foot to stretch the calf muscles. to stretch it more, put the ball of your foot on the wall so your toe is angled up.
These are the first exercises they started me with you can make your at home leg lifts work out more by strapping weights like these to them. You can see one in the bottom right exercise. This would be after you've been doing it a few weeks and need more resistance.
From this sheet, I did the leg raises 10 x2, Step ups 10 x2 Resisted knee 10 x2, and knee stabalization 10 times per direction with the resistance band, repeat once more.

They Iced me 10 minutes after, which helped recovery. What I do everyday takes maybe 20-30 minutes (twice a day is best!), when I went it was 1-1.5 hours twice a week. They also worked me up to doing lunges, which I do at home, but that came later. Ellipticals are GREAT because there is no impact of your foot hitting the ground. Swimming is also great because it's supporting you and there is no impact, which is hard on the knees.

Hope this helps you get started!! Good luck!

Edit: A link

Oh snap! I hope I win!!! I would like this! well in 2 weeks or so Im going to east lake and last year I went hiking a little bit and I loved. Im now on this working out kick and I want to hike my face off this time! and I would love these weights for more of a challenge. and I can use them when I go out for a walk at my house. Pics of a walk from my house to town 9+ miles

ok, here is what you can and maybe should do:

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• go from sugar rich drinks to mainly water
  
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  do some sports, especially good would be fighting sports, karate, judo, hema, etc. and swimming (especially endurance swimming). or anything else with meditation character.
  
  have a regular sleep cycle.
  
  for school you could attach some weights, those stimulate and reduce the urge for movement. like this and/or this

As a pwp I can't help you with caregiving support but can appreciate the relief it might provide for him for you to hold his arms/head down. Perhaps something like the below might be an alternative:


https://www.amazon.com/RIMSports-Harness-Support-Exerciser-Lifting/dp/B07B8JTYVW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=head+weights&qid=1564606091&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1


https://www.amazon.com/Sportneer-Weights-Adjustable-Fitness-Walking/dp/B07F25L7QK/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=wrist+weights&qid=1564606138&s=gateway&sr=8-16

My first thought was this because you not only can use it for pushups; but also it's useful for yoga exercises!

My second thought was this! because you can bring them with you and they are great training aids, makes you work much harder with them on, and makes you feel so much lighter and faster when you aren't wearing them.

My PT had me taping measured bags of beans or rice to my ankles for knee therapy at one point. Or you could be a little more official about it and get weights that strap to you. I was able to balance out and increase my leg strength with this, so it should definitely work for arms. If you want to invest, get the ones that you can adjust the weights on as you progress!

Cuff Weights (example): https://www.amazon.com/Valeo-10-Pound-Adjustable-Ankle-Weights/dp/B0007IS70U/

Recently ran into this same issue myself. I purchased some ankle weights on Amazon that I just strap onto each side of the bar that's worked super well for me.

Hope this helps!

After looking at a few things online, these are probably what I'll end up getting. Adjustable weights so it's really useful. I've been meaning to work out a little anyway so these seem useful for daily exercise. Let me know if you find something better!

Valeo AW10 10-Pound Adjustable Ankle / Wrist Weights (5 Pounds Each) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007IS70U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZcZkzbGJRXE0V

Buy some wrist/ankle weights like these.

I love these things!

You can buy things like this:

https://www.amazon.com/lbs-Comfort-Ankle-Weight-Sets/dp/B009T9YSRO/ref=sr_1_5?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1484080009&sr=1-5

To be honest, the weight to straighten the leg was almost ineffective for me.

The PT used to put my ankle on the top of a rolled small towel and push my knee down. Also he used to make me lay on my back, sit on my good leg, took the leg with the problem and push it back and up to make it totally straight. After three painful sessions, my knee was totally straight. This was done after 4-5 weeks after surgery.

Friend of mine at school used to train with ankle weights, he was 5'9 and everyone was amazed that he could dunk.

I'll attach a link below, he used 10LBs per ankle and all he ever did was train with them on no matter what he was doing. I think he even wore them on a day to day basis for a while to help trick his body thinking he weighed more than it does.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Sports-AK100-Ankle-Weights/dp/B008QVZ1OK/ref=sr_1_2?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1466260059&sr=8-2&keywords=ankle+weight

I had an accident a little over a year ago in which I broke my back and received some very bad spinal damage, I'm just now getting to the point that I can walk and climb stairs again. With that being said my legs are very, very weak. I'm working on strengthening them past the point I was before. I've taken up some outdoor activities such as fishing with my husband, walking in the afternoons, and as much gardening as I can do. It doesn't seem like much yet but I'm still in the early stages of recovery. My goal is to be able to stand for longer than 15 minutes and be able to walk up a flight of stairs without stopping in the next six months.
I would love to receive this thigh toner or Ankle Weights . They are both items I can use on days that I am not able to walk or move so that way I can still do something to keep bettering myself. I still spend a lot of time on my computer during those days I cant walk and these would both be perfect to use while sitting browsing reddit

FINALLY A QUESTION IN MY WHEEL HOUSE!! I feel so useless most of the time here.

Right now I am using a light stand like /u/funbob posted. I am using a 3/4 inch PVC pipe. I put some electrical tape inside the pipe to make it pretty snug over the light stand, no rocking at all.


THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THE WEIGHTS!! Get some of these (probably cheaper locally) and put them on the center column at the bottom:

http://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-20-Pounds-Adjustable-Weights/dp/B0088ZVLAM?ie=UTF8&keywords=ankle%20weights&qid=1465456168&ref_=sr_1_cc_2&s=aps&sr=1-2-catcorr

This is my current 2 meter base set up, but you'll get the idea. Its' about 13-15 feet up there. I have the boafeng hanging off one of the knobs.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemimages/27484022901/in/dateposted-public/

Adjustable ankle weights. These come in 5/10/20 pounds per pair. I have the 10# (5# each).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007IS70U

I'm ready to order the 20# for donkey kicks. ETA correction: I just did order them :)

velcro ankle weights work great. you can usually get 1,2 and 5 lbs

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https://www.amazon.ca/BalanceFrom-GoFit-Adjustable-Weights-Purple/dp/B079RVRS1Z/ref=asc_df_B079RVRS1Z/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293032208353&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1407784433127896862&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9047942&hvtargid=pla-557220391837&psc=1

Neoprene Padded Ankle Strap Ankle Cuff Wrist Cuff Fitness Cuff with D Ring and High Strength Velcro for Cable Machines for Butt and Leg Weights Exercises (Pack of 2) - Fits Both Men and Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BQF8ISS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kU5syb5CT38WJ

I've thought about this as well. Just try it out.

From an Amazon review of ankle weights:
"I wear these around the house all day long (I am a 62 year old female)...walking, up and down the stairs, doing leg lifts side to side and back kicks, front kicks. My legs are more toned and finally strong (I had really weak legs). When I go out without the weights on my ankles, I can walk forever! Well worth the price."

The reason a weighted onesie isn’t common (I can’t say it doesn’t exist, maybe it does in bespoke cases for very specific people) is because the design itself isn’t practical.

Ankle weights and wrist weights (which are often sand-filled) exist and achieve the same result as a shin or forearm weight in a much better form factor.


Sportneer Ankle Weights, Adjustable Weights Wrist Arm Leg Weight Straps for Fitness, Walking, Jogging, Workout, 1-5 lbs Each Pack, 2 Pack 2-10 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F25L7QK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tkWXDbGZM7FC2

You could get some sandbag weights for your arm. http://www.amazon.com/Da-Vinci-Adjustable-Ankle-Weights/dp/B00BERBXWC/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1413152266&sr=1-3&keywords=wrist+weight

I would NOT throw with them on or you might hurt yourself. Practice your technique slowly without releasing.

I've never done this so I have no idea if this is good or not, but that's probably the closest to warming up like a baseball batter.

Seconded. Or buy ankle/wrist weights and wrap them around the bar. Something like this could work?

https://www.amazon.com/Yes4All-Comfort-Ankle-Wrist-Weight/dp/B00VUXAXQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1487609829&sr=1-1&keywords=2.5%2Blb%2Bankle%2Bweights&th=1

I've done this. Here are the weights I have. I bought the 5 pound set.

They definitely make for a work out, especially in anything that requires lifting your arms a lot, like Audioshield, Hover Junkers, bow shooting games, etc.

What I like: Good workout. Arms get sore.

Dislikes: They slip around a bit. I forget to wear them. If I hit my ceiling with the controllers, I do so with more force than otherwise.

I would recommend getting some, but they are not quite the workout or experience I was hoping for. They do not make things like sword battles feel any more real.

The ankle weights I had looked like this and could be hidden under long pants, so nobody knew I was wearing them

These - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073184S3K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_2SosDbB05S1SW

You have to pull them on really tight to keep them from sliding around, might be worth trying with an armband underneath. It's definitely a challenge to hit a fast run but absolutely a workout.

I play beat saber with wrist weights. It makes it much more work.

https://www.amazon.com/Ankle-Wrist-Weights-Pair-Women/dp/B00V1WGGJK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=24M08ZO3AJXBA&keywords=arm+weights+for+men&qid=1555000683&s=gateway&sprefix=arm+weights%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Don't mess with the controller...

Get this

https://www.amazon.com/ZFOsports-40LBs-Adjustable-Weighted-Vest/dp/B002P60ZZC

This

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N6M4GU/ref=pd_sim_200_1?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004N6M4GU&pd_rd_r=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16&pd_rd_w=ZvfAT&pd_rd_wg=0iZ8G&psc=1&refRID=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16

And This

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1BQKO/ref=pd_sim_200_4?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000I1BQKO&pd_rd_r=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16&pd_rd_w=ZvfAT&pd_rd_wg=0iZ8G&psc=1&refRID=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16

Those are these

Something like this perhaps for the hamstring curls?